5 Ways to Offer Help After a Natural Disaster

Families and communities go through a long process to put pieces back together after a natural disaster. We can play a vital part of the recovery effort.

The brain magnet has shown that attachment—specifically, joyful attachment—is the most powerful motivator in life. No doubt, joy in marriage changes a home.

Mistakes and pain can label us. But if we tell our kids about our past we show them ways we are overcoming. Our kids need to know that too.

I’m not married yet, but I’ve spent my entire life learning how to have a strong marriage through watching my parents’ example.

Most people mistakenly believe remarrying in the empty nest years is easier. But this union brings its own unique struggles.

I’ve always thought there was some marital finish line protecting your marriage on the other side. But few people warn you about gray divorce.

“I don’t know if I’m even going to get up tomorrow.” Has a friend ever confided something similar? It’s unnerving. How do I help a suicidal friend?

We found out that no one is immune from marriage challenges. When we faced a serious conflict, I didn’t know where to turn for help for my marriage.

Wondering which direction you should go with a big decision? Here are six questions to help.

Romance is all around. But that only accentuates how hard your marriage feels right now. How do you do Valentine’s Day when marriage is hard?

As I narrow down my list of potential bridesmaids, I realize I need more than someone to plan a wedding shower. I need someone who will help me be the wife I long to be.

Would I prepare my heart for God to do something new, or would I let old labels and seasons paralyze me?

Our unknowns are known by God, and the very moments we think are scary are opportunities for growing our faith.

When he recommended abortion, I finally understood. That choice is for when the fear is suffocating. Sometimes scared moms want an easier way.

Leaving heaven and coming to earth was part of God’s plan for Jesus—and all of humanity—all along.

Conflict with your spouse is inevitable for all couples. Whoever got the idea into our heads that “marriage should be easy” probably wasn’t married.

Then I asked my wife a question that would change the nature of our relationship forever. I needed her to be more than someone who I did fun things with.

We’d been sufficiently warned. We were working against all the odds to stay together: divorced homes. Demanding careers. And now, a chronically-ill child.