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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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Mark and Susan Merrill

Mark Merrill is the founder and president of Family First, a national non-profit organization dedicated to helping people love their families well. He hosts The Family Minute, a nationally syndicated daily radio program that reaches over 5,000,000 listeners. Mark also delivers marriage and parenting wisdom through his blog and his podcast on MarkMerrill.com. He is the author of All Pro Dad and Lists to Love By for Busy Husbands. Mark’s wife, Susan, is the director of content for Family First and oversees the content creation and digital marketing for all Family First platforms. She blogs at Susan.me and is the author of The Passionate Mom and Lists to Love By for Busy Wives. Mark and Susan reside in Florida and have five children.

Connecting With Your Busy Spouse

Connecting With Your Busy Spouse

Mark and Susan Merrill of Family First suggest some fun and creative ways a husband and wife can strengthen their marriage amidst the demands of a busy schedule.