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Parenting: Q & A with Dr. Dave & Donalyn Currieā€”Kids Being Bullied

  My son is constantly picked on at school. Bullies tease him, play pranks on him and even hurt him physically at times. Everything in me wants to protect him, even...

Dr. Dave Currie: What I Learned about Life from Climbing Mount Baker

Summiting Mt. Baker in early July this year was ā€œepicā€ for me. That became our teamā€™s catchword of the day. My adult children had decided to give my Mt. Baker dream...

FUSION DVD SERIES On Sale NOW

Fusion 2:1 DVD Series isĀ on sale now at the DFR website store. Get your couple package today! Fusion 2:1 DVD Series inspires an authentic, God-centered marriage. Learn timeless biblical truths for...

eZine #46: Understanding the Laws of Relational Equilibrium

eZine #43: Understanding the Laws of Relational Equilibrium Christmas is just around the corner and for many it is a time of amazing connection, family time and rest. For others, itā€™s...

Dr. Dave Currie: Passing on Your Faith to the Next Generation

One of the greatest joys of life is seeing our kids and grandkids following Jesus. Dr. Dave shares a passionate message with practical tips that will help us pass our faith...

Marriage: Commitmentā€”The First Pillar of an Amazing Marriage

Commitmentā€”The First Pillar of an Amazing Marriage There was a time not too long ago when "till death do us part" meant just that. Divorce was rare and considered taboo. Okay,...

Parenting: Are you the primary influence in your childā€™s life?

INDELIBLE IMPRINTā€”Getting Straight Aā€™s on your Parenting Report Card and Becoming the Primary Influence in Your Childā€™s Life. Are you the primary influence in your childrenā€™s life? Indelible. Not as common...

God and Human Suffering: Part 3

Understanding Godā€™s Perspective on Lifeā€™s Tragedies Part 3 of 3 on God and Human Suffering Why does God allow suffering in our lives? I get asked this more frequently than most...

Parenting: 3 Things Parents Should Never Withhold from their Children

As I look back, I was at times a rather selfish and insecure parent. I was too often tempted, especially in the early years, to parent the children worrying about how...

Recovery from Depression

Kickstarting Your Recovery from Depression Having personally walked through depression in 2001 and then coaching hundreds of thousands of people in over 120 countries online since 2003, the most powerful plan...

Marriage: Facing Burnout in Your Family

What is Burnout? At the core, burnout starts showing itself with a personā€™s growing inability to emotionally cope and effectively carry out their normal life responsibilities. This causes us inner stress....

Journey Beyond Anxiety and a Life of Worry

Fear is a Liar:Ā The Journey Beyond a Life of Worry Fear immobilizes countless people. Many lives are riddled with some form of incessant worry, heightened anxiety or foreboding dread. Fear can...

Marriage: Respecting the Laws of Relational Equilibrium

Is Your Marriage Teetering in the Balance? Respecting the Laws of Relational Equilibrium One fond childhood memory surrounds the pleasure of mastering the teeter-totter. Itā€™s the playground apparatus that involves two...

Podcast 124: Family Crisesā€”Where is God When It Hurts?

Podcast 124: Family Crisesā€”Where is God When It Hurts To help couples and families face the dark and challenging seasons in life and to gain perspective and draw strength from a...

eZine #78: What Your Children Can Teach you about Faith

March eZine: What can your children teach you about faith?   What can your children teach you about faith? Dr. Dave Currie is sharing 6 key lessons you can learn about...