Seniors

Grandparenting is an opportunity to continue to invest in the lives of our children and to help shape the next generation of believers. Explore these articles to learn more.

Encouragement for Christian Grandparents

Christopher Hunt

If you’re a grandparent looking for biblical encouragement in your role, these five articles from Family Fire are for you.

Leaving a Spiritual Legacy: The Story of Epaphras

Rev. Deb Koster

Epaphras is only mentioned a few times in scripture, but his legacy is significant. What do you want your legacy to be? What do you want to be said of you?

Marriage Conflict: Why Do We Fight?

Rev. Deb Koster

Do you find yourself getting dragged into the same arguments? Consider exploring the root of those problems to find their source and improve your marriage.

Responding to Chaos with Calm

Katie DeYoung

How will you respond to the challenging emotions of others? Consider how God calls us to use our emotions in healthy ways to care for ourselves and others.

Being a supportive parent-in-law

Ardella Perry-Osler

Are you wondering how to be a supportive parent-in-law? Consider God's design for marriage and how God calls us all to live with love for one another.

Connecting with Grandparents: Blessed by Investment

Nadia Swearingen-Friesen

It can be challenging to make time for children to connect with grandparents. Discover ways that you can strengthen relationships between the generations.

Respecting Grandparents: Pay it Forward

Kim Sullivan

Wonder how your children will treat you when you are old? Consider the lessons you are teaching your children about honoring and respecting your parents.

10 Tips for a Faith Focused Christmas

Kim Sullivan

Amidst all of the chaos we get distracted from the reason for the season. Here are some tips to help your family keep this Christmas focused on Christ.

Surviving the Family Drama of the Holidays

Rev. Kelly Vander Woude

Are you struggling to find the joy of the holiday as you interact with others? Consider how you can live out the love of our Savior and extend grace.

Generational Living: Honoring Elders

Kim Sullivan

We are blessed as the family of God connects across generations. Discover the blessings of connecting with older generations sharing in faith.

Grieving Your Child’s Miscarriage

Rev. Deb Koster

Are you struggling with how to support your children as they grieve a miscarriage? Discern how you can come alongside your kids as they grieve.

What is Family Ministry?

Revs. Deb & Steven Koster

Our family ministry seeks to nurture and support families in building healthy relationships and living out their Christian faith.
Date Title Author Topics
April 1, 2025 Encouragement for Christian Grandparents Christopher Hunt Seniors, Being Grandparents, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
March 26, 2025 Leaving a Spiritual Legacy: The Story of Epaphras Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Mentoring Faith
March 12, 2025 Marriage Conflict: Why Do We Fight? Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Dating Well, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
March 9, 2025 Responding to Chaos with Calm Katie DeYoung Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
March 2, 2025 Being a supportive parent-in-law Ardella Perry-Osler Seniors, Being In-Laws
February 26, 2025 Connecting with Grandparents: Blessed by Investment Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun, Seniors, Being In-Laws, Being Grandparents
February 23, 2025 Respecting Grandparents: Pay it Forward Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Seniors, Being In-Laws, Being Grandparents
December 18, 2024 10 Tips for a Faith Focused Christmas Kim Sullivan Parenting, Holiday Celebrations, Seniors, Family Holidays
December 15, 2024 Surviving the Family Drama of the Holidays Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Seniors, Family Holidays
September 25, 2024 Generational Living: Honoring Elders Kim Sullivan Seniors
August 18, 2024 Grieving Your Child’s Miscarriage Rev. Deb Koster Seniors, Being Grandparents, Boundaries & Conflict
July 28, 2024 What is Family Ministry? Revs. Deb & Steven Koster Singles, Parenting, Seniors, Sexuality, Spirituality
July 10, 2024 Healing for Estranged Relationships Rev. Travis Jamieson Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, In-Law Relationships, Seniors, Being In-Laws, Boundaries & Conflict
July 7, 2024 Estranged Relationships: God Understands Rev. Travis Jamieson Marriage, In-Law Relationships, Seniors, Being In-Laws, Boundaries & Conflict
May 29, 2024 Adjusting to the Demands of Caregiving Ardella Perry-Osler Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
May 8, 2024 Navigating Disrespect Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
April 7, 2024 Parenting Again as Grandparents Ardella Perry-Osler Seniors, Being Grandparents
February 21, 2024 Fences and In-Laws Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Marriage, Newlyweds, Growing Your Marriage, In-Law Relationships, Seniors, Being In-Laws, Boundaries & Conflict
February 14, 2024 Encouragement for Your Family’s Lent and Easter Christopher Hunt Parenting, Holiday Celebrations, Seniors, Family Holidays, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing
January 17, 2024 A Christian Response to Bad Behavior Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
December 24, 2023 Faith Lessons from the First Christmas Christopher Hunt Seniors, Family Holidays, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship
December 6, 2023 My Grandchild is My Whole World – Is That Okay? Ardella Perry-Osler Seniors, Being Grandparents
December 3, 2023 Being Changed by Grandparenting Rev. Deb Koster Seniors, Being Grandparents
November 19, 2023 Cultivating Gratitude Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Family Fun, Seniors, Family Holidays
September 27, 2023 Spiritual Parenting: Catch the Passion Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Mentoring Faith
September 24, 2023 How Can I Guide My Grandchildren to Faith? Ardella Perry-Osler Seniors, Being Grandparents, Mentoring Faith
July 16, 2023 How Can I Be a Better Parent Than Mine Were? Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Seniors, Being In-Laws
July 12, 2023 Navigating Difficult Relationships Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, In-Law Relationships, Seniors, Being In-Laws, Boundaries & Conflict
June 28, 2023 The Challenges and Blessings of Senior Living Jolene DeHeer Seniors
June 18, 2023 Caring for an Ailing Spouse Jolene DeHeer Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors
April 19, 2023 Multi-Generational Mentoring Rev. Deb Koster Seniors, Being Grandparents, Mentoring Faith
April 16, 2023 Parenting those outside our families Dr. Robert Ritzema Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Nurturing
March 29, 2023 Forgiving God Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
March 26, 2023 Forgiving the Villains Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
March 22, 2023 What is My Role as a Grandparent? Rev. Deb Koster Seniors, Being Grandparents, Mentoring Faith
January 29, 2023 Spiritual Disciplines for Family Life Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
January 18, 2023 Building Faith Around God's Table Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
January 4, 2023 Teaching Children to Pray Expectantly Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Single Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
December 28, 2022 Teaching our Children How to Respond to the Voice of God Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
December 11, 2022 Finding Immanuel: Our God Who Longs to Draw Close Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
December 7, 2022 Encountering the Prince of Peace Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Holiday Celebrations, Seniors, Family Holidays, Spirituality
December 4, 2022 Seven Steps to Planning for a Counter-Cultural Christmas Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Holiday Celebrations, Seniors, Family Holidays, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship
December 4, 2022 Ten Suggestions for Scheduling Family Holiday Gatherings Dr. Robert Ritzema Parenting, Holiday Celebrations, Seniors, Family Holidays
December 1, 2022 Advent and Christmas: Waiting Expectantly to Celebrate Jesus’ Coming Christopher Hunt Parenting, Holiday Celebrations, Seniors, Spirituality
November 28, 2022 The Gift of God’s Word Rev. Jason Ruis Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
November 20, 2022 The Value of Praying the Scriptures Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
November 6, 2022 Setting Limits: How Can Boundaries Help My Family? Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Singles, Marriage Preparation, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, In-Law Relationships, Seniors, Being In-Laws, Boundaries & Conflict
November 2, 2022 How to Make the Decision to Retire Rev. Deb Koster Seniors
October 30, 2022 Retirement as Invigoration Jolene DeHeer Seniors
October 26, 2022 When a Family Member Needs a Caregiver Dr. Robert Ritzema Seniors
October 23, 2022 What Does It Mean to Honor Aging Parents? Dr. Robert Ritzema Seniors
September 13, 2022 Handling Conflict Biblically and Constructively: Encouraging articles from Family Fire Christopher Hunt Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing
August 10, 2022 17 Things Spiritually Healthy People Don’t Do Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
August 3, 2022 Retirement as Lament Jolene DeHeer Seniors, Being Grandparents
July 31, 2022 Retirement as Celebration Jolene DeHeer Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
June 29, 2022 There’s no App for That: Raising our Children in Faith Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
June 26, 2022 Cultivating an Adventurous Faith Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
June 1, 2022 Equipping for Mentoring Rev. Jason Ruis Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
May 18, 2022 How Do I Leave My Parents? Dr. Robert Ritzema Singles, Living Single, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
April 19, 2022 Kingdom Building Practices of the Early Church Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
March 23, 2022 Why is Communication So Difficult? Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Dating Well, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
March 20, 2022 Gentle Answers to Defuse Arguments Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
March 2, 2022 The Gift of Grandparenting Jolene DeHeer Seniors, Being Grandparents
February 27, 2022 Guiding Children to Respect their Grandparents Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Seniors, Being Grandparents
December 22, 2021 How to Love Well at Christmas Rev. Joel Vande Werken Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Parenting, Holiday Celebrations, Seniors, Being In-Laws, Boundaries & Conflict, Family Holidays
December 19, 2021 Put on Love's Little Black Dress Kim Sullivan Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Holiday Celebrations, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Family Holidays, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
December 12, 2021 Finding Joy at Christmas! Kim Sullivan Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Holiday Celebrations, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Family Holidays, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Intimacy, Mentoring Faith
December 8, 2021 Bring Peace to Those Around You Dr. Robert Ritzema Parenting, Holiday Celebrations, Seniors, Family Holidays, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
December 5, 2021 Bringing Meaning to Advent Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Holiday Celebrations, Seniors, Family Holidays
November 28, 2021 Advent Hope Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Holiday Celebrations, Seniors, Family Holidays, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Intimacy
November 21, 2021 Living Daily in Gratitude Kim Sullivan Parenting, Holiday Celebrations, Seniors, Family Holidays, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
October 20, 2021 The Art & Grit of Granting Forgiveness Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Parenting, Discipline, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
October 17, 2021 How Do I Forgive: Write a Letter of Lament and Forgiveness Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
October 13, 2021 Nurturing Faith by Challenging and Encouraging Rev. Jason Ruis Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
September 29, 2021 Generational Living: Connecting with Youth Kim Sullivan Seniors, Being Grandparents, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
September 26, 2021 Help, My Child is Keeping Me From My Grandchildren! Joella Ranaivoson Seniors, Being Grandparents, Boundaries & Conflict
September 1, 2021 Being Teachable: Characteristics of Un-teachable Behavior Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing
August 29, 2021 Being Teachable: Developing a Teachable Spirit Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
July 21, 2021 The Romans 12 Guide to Dealing with Difficult People Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
July 18, 2021 Dealing with a Dysfunctional Family Member Joella Ranaivoson Marriage, In-Law Relationships, Seniors, Being In-Laws, Boundaries & Conflict
July 11, 2021 How Best to Handle Stress: Take a Lesson from Older Adults Dr. Robert Ritzema Seniors, Being In-Laws, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
July 4, 2021 Biblical Guidelines for Grand Parenting Kim Sullivan Seniors, Being Grandparents
June 27, 2021 Why Mentoring Matters Rev. Jason Ruis Parenting, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
June 6, 2021 How to Move Forward After Messing Up Laura Goossens, MSW, LCSW Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
April 28, 2021 When Your Child Chooses A Different Standard Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
March 14, 2021 How Do I Raise My Child to Embrace Faith? Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Intimacy, Mentoring Faith
February 24, 2021 How to Cultivate Family Worship Time Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
February 14, 2021 Spiritual Disciplines: Family Fasting Kim Sullivan Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Mentoring Faith
January 24, 2021 Passing Faith to the Next Generation Kim Sullivan Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Mentoring Faith
January 13, 2021 Give Yourself the Gift of Kindness Joy Bocanegra, MA, LCPC Seniors, Being Grandparents, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
December 23, 2020 Dear Emmanuel, I Feel so Lonely Debi Mitchell, MS, LMFT Singles, Living Single, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
December 13, 2020 Blue Christmas Dr. Janet Irvine Parenting, Holiday Celebrations, Seniors, Family Holidays, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
December 6, 2020 Preparing for Christmas in a Pandemic Rev. Deb Koster Seniors, Family Holidays, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
November 22, 2020 8 Things Your Kids Will Complain About Now and Thank You for Later Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
November 11, 2020 How Do I Forgive Lynne Scherschel, MS, LMFT Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
October 28, 2020 Should we Confront Fellow Christians on Social Media? Laura Goossens, MSW, LCSW Seniors, Being In-Laws
September 13, 2020 Why Our Words Matter Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Communication, Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Discipline, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
August 16, 2020 Managing Covid Conversations Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
August 2, 2020 Grand Parenting Little Ones in a Pandemic: Staying Connected Rev. Katherine Garvelink-Hirschberg Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun, Seniors, Being Grandparents
July 26, 2020 Conflict Management: A Biblical Approach Rev. Jason Ruis Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Parenting, Parenting Kids, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict, Family Holidays
July 8, 2020 Practicing Assertive Communication Jessica Parks, MSW, LCSW Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
June 10, 2020 The Power of Praying for One Another Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
April 29, 2020 Listening for God Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
April 8, 2020 Practices to Strengthen your Relationship With Jesus Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing
February 5, 2020 What Could You Gain from Counseling? Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Parenting, Discipline, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
January 5, 2020 Why Am I Angry? Kathy Krentkowski, MA, LCPC, LMHC Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
December 18, 2019 Navigating Political Discussions: Preserving Peace Around Your Holiday Table Aneece Alicea, MA, LMHC Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict, Family Holidays
October 30, 2019 Agreeing to Disagree Kim Sullivan Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
August 25, 2019 A Biblical Guide to Conflict Resolution Aneece Alicea, MA, LMHC Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
August 14, 2019 In-Law Lessons from Moses Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, In-Law Relationships, Seniors, Being In-Laws, Being Grandparents, Boundaries & Conflict
August 11, 2019 Family Estrangement: How to Find Healing in Brokenness Julie Plagens Marriage, In-Law Relationships, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
June 9, 2019 Handling Conflict Constructively Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
June 5, 2019 Nurturing Faith: Letting Our Children Go Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
May 22, 2019 Responding to a Difficult Daughter-in-Law Dr. Robert Ritzema Seniors, Being In-Laws, Boundaries & Conflict
April 10, 2019 Why is it So Difficult to Draw Boundaries With Parents? Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, In-Law Relationships, Seniors, Being In-Laws, Boundaries & Conflict
March 24, 2019 The Difficult Daughter (or Son)-In-Law Dr. Robert Ritzema Marriage, In-Law Relationships, Seniors, Being In-Laws
March 20, 2019 Reconciling our Conflict with Reconciliation Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
February 3, 2019 The Changing Role of the Elderly in Society Dr. Robert Ritzema Seniors, Being Grandparents
December 12, 2018 Holiday Parties and Kids: Balancing Needs at Christmas Time Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun, Holiday Celebrations, Seniors, Being In-Laws, Family Holidays
December 9, 2018 Family Traditions: Christmas Trees and Emmanuel Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun, Holiday Celebrations, Seniors, Family Holidays
December 7, 2018 Blended Families and Holidays Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage, Parenting, Blended Families, Seniors, Being In-Laws, Boundaries & Conflict, Family Holidays
September 6, 2018 Rules for Fair Fighting: Rule #8 Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Singles, Dating Well, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
September 6, 2018 Rules for Fair Fighting: Rule #9 Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Singles, Dating Well, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
September 5, 2018 Rules for Fair Fighting: Rule #10 Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
August 30, 2018 Rules for Fair Fighting: Summary Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
August 30, 2018 Rules for Fair Fighting: Rule #2 Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
August 19, 2018 Loving the Enemy Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
July 2, 2018 Being Grandma, Not the Babysitter Dr. Robert Ritzema Seniors, Being Grandparents, Boundaries & Conflict
May 24, 2018 Follow God's Call to Mentor Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
April 19, 2018 Making the most of living with extended family Donna Southard, MA, LCPC Marriage, In-Law Relationships, Seniors, Being In-Laws, Boundaries & Conflict
April 5, 2018 The Art of Aging Gracefully Rev. Dr. Bret Lamsma Seniors, Being Grandparents
March 12, 2018 Adult Children Caring for Elderly Parents: Building Perspective Dr. Robert Ritzema Parenting, Parenting Adults, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
December 11, 2017 Fighting the holiday gift game Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Parenting, Holiday Celebrations, Seniors, Family Holidays
December 4, 2017 Breaking Traditions Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Parenting, Holiday Celebrations, Seniors, Family Holidays
April 6, 2017 Engaging Our Children in Faith Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
February 27, 2017 Avoiding Gray Divorce: Marriage Risk After 50 Dr. Robert Ritzema Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
November 7, 2016 Growing in Faith: Moving from Head to Heart Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
October 6, 2016 Crossing Bridges Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
May 16, 2016 Living With Child-Like Faith Kim Sullivan Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
January 11, 2016 Building a Legacy of Faith through Family Reunions Kim Sullivan Parenting, Family Fun, Seniors, Being In-Laws
December 21, 2015 Love Traveled at Christmas. Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Holiday Celebrations, Seniors, Family Holidays, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
November 23, 2015 Sharing Thanksgiving Around the Table Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Holiday Celebrations, Seniors, Family Holidays, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship
November 12, 2015 Setting Boundaries with Adult Children Kathy Konrath, LCPC, LMHC Parenting, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
July 27, 2015 God's Mentoring Grace: Why We Mentor Rev. Jason Ruis Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
May 25, 2015 The Top Ten Ways to Create Problems in Your Adult Sibling Relationships Courtney Miner Seniors, Being In-Laws, Boundaries & Conflict
April 30, 2015 Belonging through Baptism Rev. Kirsty DePree Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Mentoring Faith
April 23, 2015 Connecting Through the Biblical Story Robert J. Keeley Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
April 13, 2015 Learning to Pray Pat Knoester Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
April 9, 2015 Blessing Our Children Rev. Joyce Borger Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
March 2, 2015 Marveling at God’s World Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Family Fun, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
February 23, 2015 Why should I forgive? Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Seniors, Being In-Laws, Boundaries & Conflict
February 12, 2015 Demonstrating God's Love: Caring For Your Spouse Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Being Grandparents, Spirituality, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
January 5, 2015 Carrying Advent into the New Year Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Holiday Celebrations, Seniors, Family Holidays, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship
January 3, 2015 Spiritual Formation: Beginning with Babies Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
December 29, 2014 Parenting Lessons from Mary, the Mother of Jesus Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Holiday Celebrations, Seniors, Family Holidays
December 8, 2014 Can I Offer Hospitality? Kim Sullivan Parenting, Family Fun, Holiday Celebrations, Seniors, Family Holidays, Spirituality
November 20, 2014 Creating a Great Thanksgiving Kim Sullivan Parenting, Holiday Celebrations, Seniors, Family Holidays
October 30, 2014 Finding Spiritual Renewal in the 12 Steps Kathy Konrath, LCPC, LMHC Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
October 17, 2014 Keep the Joy in Blended Family Celebrations Debi Mitchell, MS, LMFT Parenting, Blended Families, Holiday Celebrations, Seniors, Family Holidays
September 18, 2014 Lessons in Mentorship: Elijah and Elisha Kim Sullivan Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
September 4, 2014 Attitude Adjustments from the Beatitudes Kim Sullivan Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Parenting, Discipline, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Devotions for Couples
September 3, 2014 Conflict: Setting the Scene to Reorient Hearts Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Blended Families, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
July 16, 2014 The Consistency of Revolutionary Parenting Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
July 15, 2014 Revolutionary Parenting: Raising a Spiritual Champion Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
June 26, 2014 A Walk of Trust: Waiting For Your Children To Own Their Faith Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
April 9, 2014 Forgiving One Another Rev. Leonard Vander Zee Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
April 2, 2014 The Power of Apology Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
March 12, 2014 God Equips for the Calling Kim Sullivan Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
February 4, 2014 Parenting: Help for Family Goal Setting Kim Sullivan Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
December 17, 2013 Restoring the Holy in the Holiday Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Holiday Celebrations, Seniors, Family Holidays, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship
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