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Parenting: What Can You Learn About Faith From Your Kids?

Jesus obviously talked about child-like faith long before I decided to explore the notion of having it. To connect in faith ā€“ to really believe in Him, He was repeatedly clear....

Marriage: Growing Together Spiritually

ANCHORED FOR LIFE: Growing Together Spiritually Donalyn and I have stayed strong in our marital and faith climb for nearly 42 years. We are asked many times these kinds of questions....

eZine #92: Here’s The Latest at DFR

May eZine: Spring Forward in Your Marriage Friends, we thought we would give you an update on what is new and fresh here at Doing Family Right! It's been a while...

eZine #81: Make this Summer Count!

June eZine: Making Summer Vacations Count Summer is right around the corner, and for many, this brings about fond memories about family vacations.   But how can you start creating memorable...

Parenting: Q & A with Dr. Dave & Donalyn Currie: SOLO Influenceā€”How do I raise my family Godā€™s way when my spouse isnā€™t interested?

QUESTION: I want to build my family on Godā€™s principles, but my spouse has very little interest in spiritual things. What do I do? Dave: Donalyn and I sympathize with you,...

Marriage: Are You Romantically Challenged?

There are few things in life that compare with being ā€œin loveā€. Occupying the center of another personā€™s universe is an emotional ecstasy as addicting as any drug. Itā€™s simply amazing...

Parenting: Developing A Family Mission Statement

Knowing Why You are Developing a Family Mission Statement Life is about choices. When you intentionally make the right decisions, so many things will go well in the life of your...

Parenting: Rethinking the Sex Talk

What Every Son Needs to Hear From His Dad An interview by Sam Black for Covenant Eyes Many dads feel awkward when talking to their sons about girls, feelings, sex, andā€¦yikes,...

DFR eZine #59: Summer Days or Summer DAZE?

Are your kids bubbling with excitement because summer is coming? Parents, you may not share the same feelingā€”instead, you might feel stressed at the thought of trying to fill those long...

God and Human Suffering: Part 2

Where is God When It Hurts? Part 2 of 3 on God and Human Suffering Tragedy after tragedy. Hurt upon hurt. Everyday it seems we hear more sad or heartbreaking news....

Parenting: SEX TALK Part 2ā€”Framing Your Discussion on Sexuality

Understanding the Coat Rack of Sexual Truth As a parent, you are seeking to build a ā€œcoat rackā€ of truth that will be the life framework for each of your children....

eZine #66 | The Unbroken Line

January eZine: The Unbroken Line Passing On Your Faith To the Next Generation Seventeen years ago, Canadian Hockey Legend, a true friend, and a man I so look up to, Paul...

Parenting: SEX TALK Part 1ā€”Preparing for the Pre-Teen “Sex Talk”

BE INTENTIONAL AS PARENTS Donā€™t make excuses and keep delaying the inevitable. Big deal if you are fearful. It has never been easy for any generation to share what is needed...

Parenting: SEX TALK Part 5ā€”The Top Ways to Protect Your Kids from Predators

Coach them early on what is good touch and bad touch. Discuss healthy personal, relational, emotional and sexual boundaries. While we want to encourage our children to be expressive and affectionate,...

Parenting: Q & A with Dr. Dave & Donalyn Currieā€”Protecting Kids Online

Q & A with Dr. Dave & Donalyn Currie   Itā€™s a different world than the one I grew up in. I can barely figure out emails let alone everything else...