Janel Breitenstein

Marriage: It’s one of those seasons of life when you start out saying, “I got this.” And somehow, you end up signaling SOS.

But could emotional safety in a relationship really be the kind of thing that makes or breaks your marriage? Is it worth the hype?

Motherhood: part Indiana Jones, part lullaby, part Call of Duty, part Magic Kingdom, part dumpster fire. You might sometimes feel your most exhilarating and shattering moments rise and fall in your kids.

Discipline ranks right up there with other fun parts of adulting. Like flossing. Or paying taxes. “I can’t wait to discipline my kid!” said no one ever.

Parenting has a way, in moments uproarious and others not-so-much, of bringing us to our knees. Here are 17 Bible verses for parenting the kids God has handed you.

Some phrases can simply minimize a person’s pain. Here are some ideas of what not to say to a friend who miscarried.

What could it look like to comfort someone who had a miscarriage or a friend struggling with infertility? Read a few ways to point them toward God in a season of loss.

Now that you’re engaged, are you wondering how to find a mentor couple that guide you through the unknown of married life? We’ve got tips on what to look for.

Racial trauma can cause powerful physical and emotional responses. Find ways to receive your friend’s story with empathy and openness.

We can empower women without compromising God’s Word. How can we maximize the gifts, minds, and hearts of this underrepresented half of His Body?

A few easy games to play as a couple can challenge you to better know what makes your favorite person tick.

Can’t wait for the wedding because you’re sick of planning? In the meantime, grab fun date-night ideas to make memories and ditch stress.

Identity and sex are vitally tied—and not just in LGBT+ conversations. In talking to kids about sex, identity is more important than you think.

Want alert, engaged group members who draw in life-altering concepts to your group discussion? Grab ideas for meaningful connections.

Does political polarization litter conversations around you with relational razor blades? How can you deal—and help heal?

Ministry marriage can be complicated. Like money or sex or time, ministry can work in tandem with your relationship. Or against it.

Emotional safety is one of the ways we express Jesus to a weary world. So how do you create that safe place for a hurting friend?

It’s so easy to be there-but-not with others. Grab ideas on how to be present with the person right across from you.