In case you missed it: June articles
Focus on the Family Canada is celebrating 40 years of ministry! We’re so thankful to all of our supporters – past, current and future.
One of the ways Focus Canada is here to serve you is through our series of original articles, which we publish for free online each month. In case you may have missed them, here are links to our latest articles related to marriage and parenting, as well as to faith and culture. If you want to receive them to your inbox each month, just sign up below and you’ll never miss an article. You’ll find inspirational and educational pieces that will strengthen your faith!
Political homelessness: Charting a path to a better country
Political homelessness is often triggered by toxic experiences of polarization within families, churches, communities or society in general. But for followers of Jesus, this sense of political alienation need not end in despair. Seen through the lens of Scripture and history past and present, it can remind us that we’re strangers and exiles here on earth and help us refocus our desire for a better country.
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For a successful marriage, avoid these 5 Rs
These are the 5 Rs that spell destruction to relationships: rejection, resentment, resistance, revenge, repeat. Becoming aware of the active presence of the 5 Rs in our relationship is the first step to interrupt this destructive pattern. When you find yourself in one of the 5 Rs, thankfully there are actions that can immediately place the relationship back on positive footing.
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How to help your perfectionist child
Is your child a perfectionist? Learn what perfectionism looks like in kids, what motivates kids to become perfectionists, and how you can help your child adopt a healthier view of failure and imperfections.
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Summer reading for truth and pleasure
Whatever our preference, there’s no reason our reading can’t be enjoyable and edifying at the same time. God created us with minds, hearts, imaginations and aesthetic sensibilities. We are fulfilling our creation mandate when we read for both truth and pleasure. With that in mind, here’s a short list for your consideration, to augment your summer reading.
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