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What Should I Do After an Angry Outburst?
By Mike Bechtle Imagine that your spouse hit one of your “buttons,” and you had an angry outburst. How do you repair the relationship? Read on to learn more about anger control. “[The children of Israel] made [Moses’] spirit bitter, and he spoke rashly with his lips” (Psalm 106:33). Isn’t that a great verse? The… Read more
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Teaching Your Kids to UNDERSTAND (Rather Than Fear) Sin
by Beth Nyhart Christian parents have a lot on their plate. There’s the everyday responsibilities of keeping a child alive, loved, educated, and set up for adulthood. But above all, we carry the weight of responsibility to make sure they know the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ. With the world around us coming… Read more
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Recovering From an Affair
By Erin and Greg Smalley Whether you or your spouse recently confessed extramarital affair, we want to help you recover from the affair amid this overwhelming pain. Note to the reader: Over the years we’ve counseled hundreds of couples who are grappling with the aftermath of marital infidelity. While the details may vary, the pain… Read more
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Forget “The Talk,” Mama Bears. It’s all about Discipleship
by Amy Davison A few weeks back, our Facebook page had a flurry of comments suggesting great sources to use when you have “the talk” with your kiddos. (And our executive director, Lindsey, just had this exact conversation with her oldest girls, so trust us when we at Team Mama Bear say we value your… Read more
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How to Write a Love Note to Your Spouse
By Dr. Mike Bechtle A love note doesn’t have to be flowery or sappy. It’s just a way to express your love for your spouse in a way they’ll understand. My wife, Diane picked up her three friends and drove to the restaurant where they were having lunch. I didn’t know where they were going… Read more
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5 Ways to Kill Warmth in Your Family (and how to rebuild it) by Kara Powell
Math homework. It’s normally not a battleground in our family, but last week, it was. Our youngest’s fifth grade teacher had been a bit rushed in her math explanation that day, so Jessica came home not fully understanding how to do her homework. Normally I can calmly teach my kids math. But this particular day,… Read more
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Going on a Romantic Date with a Baby in Tow
By Ashley Durand If you don’t have anyone to watch your baby when on a romantic date with each other, don’t give up — all you need is a little creativity and intentionality. Two months after our first child was born, my husband’s career led us to move far away from family and friends. This… Read more
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What Should I Do When My Kid Says, “I’m Not Going to Church?” by Brad M. Griffin
“I’m not going to church.” Perhaps you’ve heard those words in your own home, from the mouth of your teenager. Or maybe you’re a leader who’s heard it from a young person declaring that they’re done with church. We often hear from parents that they aren’t sure what to do when their kids voice these… Read more
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Giving Your Spouse the Gift of Self-Care
By Suzanne Gosselin Self-care is an act of stewardship, or caring well for the life God has given you. Rightly understood, self-care in marriage becomes a gift to your spouse. Like many couples, my husband, Kevin, and I are busy. Between work, raising four children, and myriad extracurricular activities, we can find ourselves with full… Read more
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Conversations Between Parents and Teenagers by Susan Oh Cha
Preparing to converse: at baseline If you’re a parent, you might recognize the following scripts: Parent: How was your day? Teen: Fine (as he walks off to his room). Parent: Who are you texting? Teen: No one (as she continues to look down and type). Parent: (After observing her teen chatting online for quite some… Read more
