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Urgent Need: As the back-to-school season begins, more parents are reaching out for biblical help, but giving has slowed and Focus on the Family is facing a $2 million ministry shortfall.
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Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

Your gift by August 31 will help reach them with biblical guidance, restore hope in their homes, and point them to Christ.

Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

Urgent Need: As the back-to-school season begins, families are facing mounting pressure—tough choices, cultural confusion, and strained relationships.

Will you make a gift before August 31 to help provide Christ-centered support in this critical season?

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Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

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Dean Ridings

Dean Ridings

Dr. Dean Ridings was born and raised in the Bay Area of California. He and his wife, Kim, have four adult children and live in Colorado. He serves as affiliate faculty at Colorado Christian University, is a pastor and director of biblical counseling at Calvary Worship Center, and is a field representative with the Navigators.

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3 Prayers to Pray With Your Spouse

Enrich your relationship by praying as a couple

How to Pray Every Day

Here’s a creative, helpful way to have a place for each prayer request so you can be sure to pray every day.

Making Time to Pray

Prayer honors God, builds your faith and helps you see things from the Lord’s perspective. Will you take the time to pray?

Prayer and the Spiritual Battle

Some might scoff at the mention of a spiritual battle, but the Bible makes it clear that Christians have a very real enemy.

Seeking God in Prayer

Not sure exactly what to pray? How and where to pray? We’ve got some helpful strategies.

Developing a Life of Prayer

You will grow in intimacy with God as you take the time to talk with Him each day.