
Coronavirus: How to Keep Your Family Finances Strong
COVID 19 — the “coronavirus” — is changing how we live, work and connect with others. It’s also affecting family finances as businesses close or
Focus on the Family is here to help you and your loved ones
This is an uncertain moment for our nation, and indeed our world, as we collectively respond to this new coronavirus and its growing spread around the globe.
As I met with the Focus on the Family Africa team this week at our staff devotion, I shared that the scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7 “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind” has been at the forefront of my mind. Fear is a tool of the enemy. Although we should be prudent in our precautions to protect our families, panic has no place in the life of a believer.
Dr. Francis Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health, shares his expert knowledge about the coronavirus pandemic, highlighting what families need to know and encouraging us all to respond to this crisis with faith and common sense.
Original Air Date: March 19, 2020
It is possible to live without fear in these days of hype and uncertainty?
A crisis situation can bring you and your spouse together — or it can create stress and drive a wedge between you. Strained finances, a lack of intimacy, and tense communication may be some of the challenges you face while you’re homebound. But the messiness of this moment can be the perfect season to serve your spouse and show him or her how much you cherish them.
COVID 19 — the “coronavirus” — is changing how we live, work and connect with others. It’s also affecting family finances as businesses close or
Whether you’ll be at home with your spouse for two weeks or two months, your attitude and approach can make all the difference. Here are
Authors Greg and Erin Smalley encourage spouses to embrace each other’s differences, focusing on their good qualities instead of their faults. Original Air Date:
Many couples struggle during critical events that create an emotional crisis. Crises can stress marriages even to the point of divorce. Here’s how to draw
In the aftermath of a crisis, couples may feel as if their entire life has been ripped apart. At this time, spouses need to work
When crisis or trial comes to your marriage, support each other. Then turn to God and godly community for help. Above all, stay connected with
A 1-min programme produced specifically to assist families during the coronavirus pandemic.
The next several weeks won’t be easy. But there are things you can do to lower the stress level and find peace during the coronavirus
These are unprecedented times — schedules are suddenly wide open and home, school, and work are jumbled up like never before. What an opportunity to learn, play, and grow with your children! They’re watching you and need you now more than ever. This topsy-turvy time can be a gift. Make the most of it by connecting with your kids in new, meaningful ways.
by Mandi Hart Going back to school isn’t as simple as it was a few months back. The world looks unfamiliar and our children will
Brio means vigor, full of life and our magazine designed for today’s teen girls will give them exciting, vivacious, faith-based articles, plus DIY, music and
A 1-min programme produced specifically to assist families during the coronavirus pandemic.
A 1-min programme produced specifically to assist families during the coronavirus pandemic.
A 1-min programme produced specifically to assist families during the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted by Julie Hamilton Batura | Mar 19, 2020 Almost overnight, as a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic, millions of parents and children have
Playing games and doing activities with our kids is a fantastic opportunity to connect with them. Whether it’s a rainy day or an extended break
Having conversations with our kids is critical for building a solid foundation of trust, demonstrating steadfast love, and teaching them how to grow as a
Bored? Stuck at home? Check out these fun educational activities that will help bust boredom while still encouraging learning. “Would you like spaghetti or peas?”
Living with Your Family in Close Quarters So here you are, at home with your family in close quarters. Your children are running around wild,
These eight tips can help create a successful and less stressful environment for you and your kids while you are working from home. Working from
Many families are facing some difficulties during the coronavirus global pandemic. Focus on the Family wants to go alongside families and offer ideas and tools
We’ve all heard healthcare providers tell us how to keep the coronavirus at bay. Wash your hands frequently and don’t touch your face. If you
As a parent, teaching character and motivating change in your child can be a challenge. So, where do you begin? By strengthening the relationship with
Kay Warren explains how childhood trauma and/or mental illness can make people susceptible to depression and even suicidal thoughts, and encourages us to focus on
How can I prevent my struggles with depression and anxiety from having a negative impact on my wife and children? It’s bad enough having to
Outside there may be upheaval. But you can have peace and hope because God is near. Open God’s Word together and let biblical truth bring contagious calm to your household. May it start conversations that uplift you and your loved ones and strengthen your faith, so you can encourage friends and neighbors around you. What will God do in your family during this time?
This interactive devotional for Focus on the Family Clubhouse Jr. magazine will help your 3- to 7-year-old children understand more about Jesus.
Read this poem from Focus on the Family Clubhouse Jr. magazine with your young children to help them pause and pray to their heavenly Father.
Sit down, grab a Bible and read this devotional from Focus on the Family Clubhouse magazine (for kids 8-12) to remind your family that God is powerful and personal.
Since Bible times, God has used children to accomplish His purposes. This devotional Focus on the Family Clubhouse magazine will encourage your kids to do big things for Him!
The Bible says to “give thanks in everything.” But how is that possible? This devotional from Focus on the Family Clubhouse magazine (for kids 8-12) can help.
NFL chaplain Jonathan Evans and his wife, Kanika, offer parents practical ideas for effectively leading family devotions.
Find fun and faith-friendly activities that you can do as a family to encourage your children’s walk with Jesus.
Simple, practical and fun ways to start—or start again—family devotions that the entire family will connect with.
How can I find healing from the effects of disaster and trauma? Over the past month our community has been devastated by a terrible flood.
From being afraid of heights…to spiders…to enclosed spaces, we all face different fears. Deborah Pegues [puh-GAY] provides practical help and hope to those who are dealing with anxiety and fear.
A 1-min programme produced specifically to assist families during the coronavirus pandemic.
A 1-min programme produced specifically to assist families during the coronavirus pandemic.
A 1-min programme produced specifically to assist families during the coronavirus pandemic.
My friend Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., is one of the most brilliant medical doctors I know, and I was honored and delighted to welcome him onto the Focus on the Family radio broadcast today to discuss the herculean challenge we face with the coronavirus pandemic.
Covid-19 has put many nations in lockdown. People have been asked to stay home in an effort to reduce the number of infections. But, staying at home by coercion and not by choice can present its fair share of challenges. It puts a huge strain on the family.
The Focus on the Family magazine is a marriage and parenting magazine that will help your family thrive in Christ.
Brio means vigor, full of life and our magazine designed for today’s teen girls.
A pro-life worldview isn’t obsolete during times of crisis. In fact, the early Christian church was known for running INTO dangerous situations to help the sick, while the rest of the world was hurrying away. While we protect and look after our own families, let’s continue to care for the vulnerable and display a faith in God that’s more powerful than any virus.
We can help single moms during this pandemic, offering hope and love in word and deed. Together, we can ensure no single mom walks alone.
How kids with special needs can find new confidence through work. From the time my daughter Bethany, who has Down syndrome, could move about, I
Leave it to the wisdom of Proverbs and the poetry of the Psalms to give clear words on the subject of preventable death. The sanctity
Before we adopted our son, those who only saw his disabilities told us that he would never give anything to us. They were so wrong.
Today’s advances in medical technology can sustain the lives of patients in otherwise dire circumstances. Some people want every possible treatment medical science can offer