The Hidden Conditions that Leave Children Vulnerable to Abuse
Beyond offenders, research points to enabling conditions that make abuse easier to commit and hide.
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A New Marriage Story
We’ve mastered cynicism about marriage; it’s time to recover the drama of reconciliation.
The Service Ethic Behind Strong Black Families
Researchers find that for many Black married couples, faith turns service into stewardship—building stronger homes by lifting neighbors and communities.
Studying Strong Black Marriages Changed My Own
A thousand pages of interviews changed one PhD student’s marriage. Now he documents Black couples who draw on faith to build strong families.
Choosing Parenthood, the Hard Joy
Parenthood is often framed as optional and exhausting. But what do we gain by taking a more eternal view?
The “Me-First” Ethic Is Breaking Marriages Before They Begin
Can couples lower divorce risk? Yes—shared religious worship predicts greater stability, meaning, and satisfaction.
Popularity Is a Terrible God—and Jeffrey R. Holland Knew It
What happens when doctrine collides with status? Jeffrey Holland risked goodwill to stand for Jesus Christ and His teachings.
The Secular Feminist Who Tested Christian Ethics—and Stayed
Is faith-based chastity outdated? Evidence affirms marriage, chastity, and family stability.
The Divorce Epidemic Among the People We Pay to Prevent Divorce
Why do therapists divorce more than most? High stress, blurred boundaries, and perfectionism strain marriages.
When Therapy Undermines Marriage: How Differentiation Fails the Christian Model
Can Crucible Therapy align with Christian marriage? It exalts autonomy over covenant and lacks proven results.
Disagreement: Three Steps toward Relationship Conservation
What saves relationships so they can endure disputes? Separating issues, practicing repair, and meeting deeper needs renew peace.
Announcing Our New Anthology: What God Hath Joined
An anthology of essays marks the 30th anniversary of the Proclamation, celebrating divine design and family.