Focus on the Family Magazine - June/July 2023
It can be a struggle to raise a family while balancing your work life, social life and relationships. Focus on the Family magazine is here to help! Each complimentary issue delivers fresh, practical Biblical guidance on family and life topics. Every issue comes packed with relevant advice to build up your kids, strengthen your marriage, navigate entertainment and culture, and handle common challenges you may face in your marriage and parenting journeys. Plus you'll find seasonal advice ranging from back-to-school activities to date night tips for you and your spouse.
It can be a struggle to raise a family while balancing your work life, social life and relationships. Focus on the Family magazine is here to help! Each complimentary issue delivers fresh, practical Biblical guidance on family and life topics.
Every issue comes packed with relevant advice to build up your kids, strengthen your marriage, navigate entertainment and culture, and handle common challenges you may face in your marriage and parenting journeys. Plus you'll find seasonal advice ranging from back-to-school activities to date night tips for you and your spouse.
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SUMMER FUN / COUPLES<br />
At Home and at Church<br />
Play “your s<strong>on</strong>g”<br />
and sing al<strong>on</strong>g.<br />
Come up with an odd<br />
ingredient to inspire<br />
t<strong>on</strong>ight’s dinner. Prepare<br />
<strong>the</strong> dish toge<strong>the</strong>r.<br />
Plant a tree in h<strong>on</strong>or<br />
of a loved <strong>on</strong>e.<br />
Pray for your pastor.<br />
Give your spouse <strong>the</strong> gift<br />
of a night off, whe<strong>the</strong>r<br />
to relax at home or for a<br />
chance to get out of <strong>the</strong><br />
house for quiet time or<br />
time with friends.<br />
Volunteer toge<strong>the</strong>r<br />
at church.<br />
Do a chore around<br />
<strong>the</strong> house toge<strong>the</strong>r that<br />
your spouse or you<br />
usually handle al<strong>on</strong>e.<br />
Agree to secretly do<br />
something nice for <strong>the</strong><br />
o<strong>the</strong>r pers<strong>on</strong>. Leave hints<br />
about what you want<br />
your spouse to discover.<br />
Create a new beverage<br />
c<strong>on</strong>cocti<strong>on</strong> and dare<br />
each o<strong>the</strong>r to take a sip.<br />
Drop by your spouse’s<br />
workplace for a<br />
surprise lunch date.<br />
Choose a favorite Scripture<br />
to become your family’s<br />
summer verse.<br />
Meet a new fellow<br />
c<strong>on</strong>gregant toge<strong>the</strong>r.<br />
Attend service at a new<br />
time or sit somewhere new.<br />
Invite friends to your<br />
house for appetizers,<br />
prayer and worship.<br />
Hide encouraging notes<br />
in your spouse’s Bible,<br />
latest book or briefcase.<br />
Attend a church event.<br />
Gaze at <strong>the</strong> stars, marvel<br />
at God’s majesty and<br />
dream about <strong>the</strong> future.<br />
Scatter glowsticks<br />
around your yard<br />
during daylight hours.<br />
At nightfall, race to<br />
find <strong>the</strong>m.<br />
Share <strong>the</strong> Gospel toge<strong>the</strong>r<br />
with a stranger, family<br />
member or friend.<br />
Scour your memorabilia for<br />
a photo of <strong>the</strong> two of you.<br />
Enlarge it for your wall. If it’s<br />
a throwback, all <strong>the</strong> better!<br />
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JUNE / JULY <strong>2023</strong> FOCUS ON THE FAMILY CANADA<br />
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