In case you missed it: November articles
One of the ways Focus on the Family 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.
No Greater Love: A Biblical Vision for Friendship
In her book, No Greater Love: A Biblical Vision for Friendship, apologist Rebecca McLaughlin explores the nature and varieties of friendship through a Gospel lens. She argues that, far from being a secondary add-on to our lives, friendship is vital for shaping us to be like Jesus and fitting us for service in his Kingdom.
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4 types of marriage conversations
Communication can be tricky to define, much less do well. “Communication” involves four different types of interactions we use, and each type is critical to a high-functioning relationship. Click through to learn more about each of these four types and how they can impact your marriage.
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Christmas gift giving ideas for families
We’re well aware that the gifts waiting under the tree are part of the magic of Christmas for our children. But at the same time, we want our kids to be thinking about Jesus and growing in their understanding of what his birth means for them. We also want our kids to be thinking about how they can bless others, too. Discover a number of ideas contributed by other parents to involve your kids in gift giving to siblings, grandparents and teachers and help your kids think carefully about what kind of gift would bring joy to someone else.
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The Reformation: Lasting impacts on church and culture
Christian culture experienced a transformation when Martin Luther posted his 95 theses on the church door in Wittenberg. Not surprisingly, many of the same cultural concerns from that era have resurfaced in our modern world. Read more to discover how the fundamental themes and principles of the Reformation persist as powerful, relevant forces in addressing today’s contemporary challenges.
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