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Posted to Family Fire by Dr. Robert Ritzema on 02/15/2023

Understanding and Help For The Sexless Marriage

Has the physical intimacy left your marriage? Discover Biblical wisdom on the importance of sexuality in marriage and look for ways to restore intimacy.

Posted to Family Fire by Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra on 02/12/2023

Does God Expect Our Marriage to Include Sex?

Does God care whether or not you and your spouse are having sex? God’s intention for marriage is that couples would enjoy the gift of sexual intimacy.

Posted to Family Fire by Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra on 02/05/2023

Helping Our Children Face Life's Disappointments

Life can often feel unfair. Using a biblical approach for facing disappointments lends perspective and helps us trust God even when things go wrong.

Posted to Family Fire by Rev. Deb Koster on 02/01/2023

Exploring Spiritual Disciplines

Looking for ideas for you and your family to connect to God? Explore a variety of spiritual disciplines to discern what works best for you and your family.

Posted to Family Fire by Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra on 01/29/2023

Spiritual Disciplines for Family Life

Wondering how you can help your children to grow in faith? Incorporate these spiritual disciplines so that children deepen their relationship with Jesus.

Posted to Family Fire by Laura Goossens, LCSW on 01/25/2023

Helping Children Navigate Social Media Anxiety

Social media can contribute to our children's anxiety. Learn how to be an effective gatekeeper for helping your children discern how to use media well.

Posted to Family Fire by Laura Goossens, LCSW on 01/22/2023

Addressing Common Childhood Worries

Are you wondering how to care for your children as they deal with anxiety? Learn how you can help children navigate the common anxieties of childhood.

Posted to Family Fire by Rev. Deb Koster on 01/18/2023

Building Faith Around God's Table

Wonder how to help your children engage with the Lord's Supper? Consider how these essential truths can help children appreciate communion's significance.

Posted to Family Fire by Rev. Dr. Steven Koster on 01/15/2023

Living As People With Squishy Shoes

How does baptism change us? Learn how baptism transforms us and see what it looks like to live as people whose shoes are squishy with God's abundant grace.

Posted to Family Fire by Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra on 01/11/2023

Steps for Overcoming Pornography Use

Has pornography has become a struggle in your life? Take these important steps for breaking free from addiction and discover God's unfailing grace.

Posted to Family Fire by Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra on 01/08/2023

Can "Ethical" Porn Enhance Your Marriage?

Do you wonder if it is okay for Christians to consume “ethical" pornography? Discover four ways that pornography impacts the health of your marriage.

Posted to Family Fire by Kim Sullivan on 01/04/2023

Teaching Children to Pray Expectantly

Do you want to raise children who pray expectantly to God? Consider this wisdom from scripture to help your children cultivate an expectant prayer life.

Posted to Family Fire by Rev. Deb Koster on 01/01/2023

Family Blessings from the Lord's Prayer

Jesus taught his disciples to pray and he is still teaching us today. The petitions of the Lord's Prayer can be a blessing when applied to our families.

Posted to Family Fire by Kim Sullivan on 12/25/2022

Adopted Into God's Family

Is your family of origin less than ideal? Discover the blessing of being adopted into God's family and find ways to grow deeper in those relationships.

Posted to Family Fire by Rev. Deb Koster on 12/21/2022

What it Means to Love One Another

How can I live out my faith in family life? How does God want us to live in relationships? Find wisdom from scripture for relating to one another in love.

Posted to Family Fire by Dr. Robert Ritzema on 12/18/2022

The Best Present is Presence

Are you struggling with what to get your family for Christmas? Consider the value of giving your time and attention as something that is of greatest value.

Posted to Family Fire by Kim Sullivan on 12/14/2022

Finding Joy and Patience Amid Struggles

Are you dealing with difficult struggles in your family life? Discover the gifts that God provides to help us to navigate difficult times in our lives.

Posted to Family Fire by Nadia Swearingen-Friesen on 12/11/2022

Finding Immanuel: Our God Who Longs to Draw Close

How can you describe to a child the nature of God? Consider the wisdom of scripture for pointing us to a God who chooses to dwell with us in love.

Posted to Family Fire by Rev. Deb Koster on 12/07/2022

Encountering the Prince of Peace

Are you struggling to find God's peace during the holiday season? Explore these three challenges from scripture to help you encounter the Prince of Peace.