Children are a blessing from the Lord, but there are times when they can seem more like a burden. Matt and Ariel Holcomb have some suggestions you can incorporate quickly and easily when that ...

It's impossible to avoid technology in our society. So how can Christian parents protect their kids from stumbling onto depraved content that's available online? Matt and Ariel Holcomb understand ...

Technology has provided an easy way for Satan to enter our homes with vile photos, videos, and messages that are harmful to our children. No matter how vigilant parents are, their kids can still find ...

No matter how vigilant parents are in trying to protect their children against the attacks of the enemy, Satan has a way of getting around safeguards. In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain ...

The world bombards our children with messages that are ungodly and dangerous. Parents have a responsibility to help navigate them through the barrage of secular ideas. In this video, Matt and Ariel ...

Teenagers who receive the active support of their family are much more likely to resist sexual temptation. In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb give a vivid example, from Dr. James and Shirley ...

Sarcasm can seem fun, but when we publicly target our spouse with harsh joking, it’s easy to cause damage. In this new video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb warn that even light-hearted comments can harm a ...

Playing games is supposed to be fun. But there’s one game you should never play with your spouse. In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain what this game is and why it can do significant damage ...

Stressful times and disagreements can make it hard to honor the Lord in front of our children. In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain that we don’t have to feel like we always need to be ...

It’s important to teach our kids what the Bible says about how to treat others. But it’s more critical to show them by example what that looks like every day. In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb ...

There are going to be days when we fail to show honor to our spouse. In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain that this is why we should regularly speak highly of our partner in front of others. ...

Husbands, would you like to bring a smile to your wife’s face today? Matt and Ariel Holcomb suggest doing something out of the ordinary. Stop by the store and buy flowers, or offer to cook her ...

Raising children to love God’s Word doesn’t happen by accident. In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain that Mom and Dad need to be purposeful in leading their kids to read the Bible, study it, ...

When God blesses you with children, He wants you to encourage them to walk in a close relationship with Him. One way to prioritize that is to pray with and for your kids daily. In this video, Matt ...

There will be times in marriage when we will become dissatisfied with our spouse. Maybe he or she isn’t doing something we expect, or perhaps there are character or personality flaws that embarrass ...

If intimacy is eroding in your marriage, the growing distance between you and your spouse can lead to bitterness and frustration. The loneliness can seem inescapable. In this video, Matt and Ariel ...

Imagine walking out on your spouse because he or she boiled potatoes at the wrong time. It sounds immature, but it happened to Matt and Ariel Holcomb. In this very personal video, they reveal many of ...

When the Apostle Paul wrote, “Those who marry will face many troubles in this life” (1 Corinthians 7:28), he wasn’t kidding! While marriage has its challenges, God created this unique relationship to ...

Since the inception of no-fault divorce in 1969, these laws have devastated families. They make ending marriage too simple, resulting in over 50% of first-time unions falling apart. In this new ...

Many couples think there’s nothing wrong with no-fault divorce. They might say, “We don’t get along, so why should we stay together?” In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain that God is the one ...

When married couples experience conflict or separation, they cope with the stress in different ways. Some might withdraw or try to find ways of escape, while others become angry or controlling. In ...

When a married couple has a close, intimate relationship, it provides security that leads to peace in the home. Research shows this calming effect has physical benefits too, such as reducing blood ...

The toll of divorce on one's health is often overlooked. However, research shows that when a marriage ends, this highly stressful and emotional experience can have a profound impact on a person's ...

Time heals many wounds, but the effect of a divorce on the most vulnerable in the family may never mend completely. In this new video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain that the impact on kids is far ...

After a divorce, parents often share custody of their kids. What happens to a child when he or she has to leave one parent's home to visit the other? In this very personal video, Matt and Ariel ...

The wounds that occur in marriage often seem so deep they can’t be healed or forgiven. Anger, bitterness, and even hatred can develop because of sins against each other, and all of these emotions can ...

Staying married today can be hard, even for Christians. Sadly, the divorce rate for those in the church is just as high as it is for the rest of our society. But ending this covenantal relationship ...

Even before sin entered the world in the Garden of Eden, God created marriage as a picture of the relationship between Christ and His church. This is how precious this institution is to our Heavenly ...

It’s easy for us to imagine ourselves in a better situation than we are in right now. This is especially true when conflict in marriage becomes unbearable. Christians must be wary of allowing our ...

Today’s culture is at war with you over the hearts and minds of your kids. Society celebrates sinful behavior and promotes it as right and good. Schools are indoctrinating children to accept wicked ...

Throughout history, the “anything goes” view of sex has led to the destruction of individuals and even societies. This is why parents can’t trust the media and schools to teach their children about ...

It’s hard for teenagers to understand the consequences of sexual sin until it’s too late. In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain how they use the Bible to teach their children the importance ...

Teenagers are dying because of recreational drugs like never before. According to the CDC, “The rate of overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids in 2021 was nearly 22 times the rate in 2013.” With ...

When your kids become teenagers, the world will present them with a plethora of temptations, including recreational drugs. In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain that the best way to help your ...

One of the hardest truths every mom and dad must learn is that the children whom the Lord has blessed you with belong to Him, not you. That includes the government and anyone else who feels a sense ...

Today’s kids have had to face the fear of a global pandemic, school shootings, human trafficking, and so much more. Parenting through these trials is hard work, but it’s critical. In this video, ...

Shielding our children from harmful entertainment isn’t just about prohibiting them from watching destructive images. Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain that it’s also about filling their minds with ...

Our world is filled with violence, and it has been this way since the biblical days when Cain killed his brother, Abel. While we can’t escape a violent culture, we do need to train our kids to live ...

Parents face a daunting and often discouraging assignment. The barrage of evil that our children encounter daily is unrelenting and extremely hard to battle against. This is not new, but it does seem ...

Parents must be vigilant in protecting their children against threats and attacks in various forms. Moms and dads also need to be prepared for the unexpected. In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb ...

There’s a full-blown assault on our children today, making parenting even more difficult—especially for those raising teenagers. The Internet and smartphones, pornography, homosexuality, ...

Sometimes it’s easy to forget that behind the faces of our Marriage & Parenting couples are the kids who bring them much joy and a few challenges along the way. In this short video, Matt and Ariel ...

When the weight of parenting becomes overwhelming, do you know what to do? Matt and Ariel Holcomb provide a simple suggestion that can change the way your family relates to one another. This insight ...

Trust takes years to build, seconds to break, and forever to repair. Some parents think this rule doesn't apply to their children because they naturally believe their parents, and are usually quick ...

You probably pray for your children regularly. But do your kids know how much you pray for them? Do they know what you pray for them? In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb tell a heartwarming story ...

Our kids pick up on our bad traits easily. We tend to assume they will learn and adopt our positive characteristics too, including our love for the Lord. But that’s not how it works. In this video, ...

You’re probably familiar with God’s command in Scripture for children to honor their parents. But how do you teach your son or daughter to abide by this principle? In this new video, Matt and Ariel ...

How would your wife respond if you did something nice for her for no other reason than to say, “I love you”? In this fun video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb share about a husband who decided to do just ...

Failing to appreciate the positive aspects of our spouses can really take a toll on a marriage. In this new video, based on the "Taken for Granted" devotional in Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s book ...

The world honors mothers on Mother’s Day and fathers on Father’s Day, but what about the rest of the year? Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain that most husbands and wives need just one person in their ...

Meet Matt and Ariel Holcomb! Growing up, Matt jokes that he didn’t really appreciate Dr. James Dobson’s book Dare to Discipline. But the discipline paid off, as he graduated from the U.S. Navy's ...