Focus on the Family

2 weeks ago | focusonthefamily.com | Rhonda Robinson

This is an alarming reality! And most likely it is why we are seeing few true Christians leading in the four pillars of society: government, academia, media, and spiritual/religious institutions. It is our job to equip our children with a lifelong, unshakeable commitment to Christ. We are confronted with vigorous anti-Christian pushback in today’s increasingly antagonistic, humanistic culture.

2 weeks ago | focusonthefamily.com | Rhonda Robinson

Dr. Greg Smalley serves as the vice president of Marriage and Family Formation at Focus on the Family. In this role, he develops and oversees initiatives that prepare individuals for marriage, strengthen and nurture existing marriages and help couples in marital crises. Prior to joining Focus, Smalley worked for the Center for Relationship Enrichment at John Brown University and as president of the National Institute of Marriage.

2 weeks ago | focusonthefamily.com | Rhonda Robinson

By the time Aimee* discovered how much money Mark* was spending on sports memorabilia and team jerseys, her family was already thousands of dollars in debt. What’s worse, Mark wasn’t just spending his paycheck on apparel and gear, he was taking out credit cards in Aimee’s name. And Aimee was liable for all the charges on “her” accounts. Mark’s out-of-control spending ruined her personal credit. It also ruined her marriage. Aimee confronted Mark about his spending, but he was less than forthcoming.

1 month ago | focusonthefamily.com | Rhonda Robinson

Estimated reading time: 8 minutesIt was the mailman. I just know it. He had to be the one who reported us to our local superintendent—as truant. My homeschooled children were far from being truant. Every school day began the same: breakfast, farm chores, and then lessons began at our kitchen table by 9 a.m.—sharp. At the time we lived in rural Illinois, in an old farmhouse tucked between 60 acres of woods and cornfields. We were raising a crop of blue-eyed, blonde little Robinsons.

1 month ago | focusonthefamily.com | Deana Thayer |Rhonda Robinson

Estimated reading time: 9 minutesTime away with your spouse is essential. Spending time as a couple away from your mundane responsibilities is also helpful for bringing fresh perspective to a situation, discernment for a topic you are praying about, or simply a more cheerful outlook. Intentional couple time can even improve mental health and is particularly important for expectant parents as they try to capitalize on their last few weeks as a family of two.