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Parenting

Plugged In

Plugged in Movie Reviews, created by Focus on the Family, is one of the most well-known movie review sites available for Christian parents. They also review music, television, games, and other technology. The site helps you know if the movie is right for your family. 

Christian Parenting Podcast Network

The Christian Parenting Podcast Network curates the best parenting podcasts to help you leave perfection at the door and help you to become the perfectly imperfect parent God has called you to be. We invite you to explore our network of trusted parenting podcasts today!

Prayer for your Children Calendar

A calendar baised on an article on Bob Hostetler’s site called “31 Ways to Pray for Your Children”. This seems like a wonderful time to focus on praying for our kids, so Mr. Hostetler very graciously gave permission to share this printable calendar.

5 love languages for Children

But how can you make sure your child knows it? Discover how to speak your child’s love language in a way that he or she understands. Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Ross Campbell help you.

5 love languages for Teenagers

Socially, mentally, and spiritually, teenagers face a variety of pressures and stresses each day. Despite these pressures, it is still parents who can influence teens the most, and The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers equips parents to make the most of that opportunity.

Love Dare for Parents

Easy to read and work into a busy schedule, The Love Dare for Parents is designed to “turn the hearts of parents to their children and turn the hearts of children to their parents” (Malachi 4:6) so that moms and dads can more fully enjoy and delight in their children while maximizing the positive impact they have on their lives long term.

14 Gospel Principles that can Radically Change Your Family

In the midst of folding laundry, coordinating carpool schedules, and breaking up fights, many parents get lost. Feeling pressure to do everything “right” and raise up “good” children, it’s easy to lose sight of our ultimate purpose as parents in the quest for practical tips and guaranteed formulas.

Biblical guide to parenting teens

In his revised and updated 25th anniversary edition of Age of Opportunity, Paul David Tripp reveals what Scripture has to say about parenting. Instead of trying to control behavior, God gives us the opportunity to expose our child’s heart. You don’t have to fear this stage of life. Age of Opportunity will give you biblical wisdom and goals for walking alongside your child.

Talking Point Cards

Created by real families, industry professionals and communication & training experts, Talking Point Cards designs products to help people connect without screens. We call it having a real life social life.”Talking Point Cards is for anyone who wants to strengthen real relationships in a digital world!”

 

Marriage

The 5 Love Languages

Between busy schedules and long days, expressing love can fall by the wayside. We forget to compliment, to give gifts “just because,” to linger in our embrace. The things that say “I love you” seem to either not get said or not get through. This is a book about saying it—and hearing it—clearly. No gimmicks. No psychoanalyzing. Just learning to express love in your spouse’s language.

Keeping your love on is a hard thing to do. Sometimes it’s the hardest thing to do. But if you want to build healthy relationships with God and others, learning to keep your love on is non-negotiable.

Loving Your Spouse When You Feel Like Walking Away

Millions of couples are struggling in desperate marriages. But the story doesn’t have to end there. Dr. Gary Chapman writes, “I believe that in every troubled marriage, one or both partners can take positive steps that have the potential for changing the emotional climate in their marriage.”

Wife After God

Wife After God is a refreshing and inspirational 30 day marriage devotional for wives who desire to have a deeper more fulfilling relationship with God and their husbands.

Husband After God

This 30-day Christian marriage devotional was written for husbands who want to experience a deeper relationship with God and a stronger marriage.

Chasing Boldly After God’s Purpose for Your Life Together. Rather than “you and me against the world,” God calls each couple to the rich and meaningful mission of “you and me for the world.”

I do Every Day

Fresh ideas that grow your love for God and each other a little stronger, a little closer every day. Real life, email devotionals for the messy, hard, and beautiful “I Do’s” you say every day.

His Needs, Her Needs: Building an Affair-Proof Marriage

His Needs, Her Needs is designed to change the course of a marriage. Using a conversational style, Dr. Harley helps couples understand why their best intentions are not enough to prevent marital incompatibility. Couples must do more than want to meet each other’s needs–they must actually meet them!

From This Day Forward

You can have a great marriage. The choices you make today will determine the marriage you will have tomorrow. Pastor Craig Groeschel and his wife, Amy, show you how five commitments can help you fail-proof your marriage: Seek God, fight fair, have fun, stay pure, and never give up. Get the marriage you always wanted, starting right now — from this day forward.