Life Stage Pointers provide a Catholic Christian perspective on common family seasons and challenges along with recommended “going further” resources. We know we can’t have a Focus Area for every possibly variation for every home.
The Life Stage Pointers allow for you to customize intentionality in your home based on the situation, season, or challenge you are currently experiencing. More than a dozen topics are available and more are being added regularly!
- Building a Strong MarriageWe must understand that every marriage is intended to be a masterpiece reflecting THE marriage between God and His people. Marriage is the most frequent metaphor used in the Bible to describe God’s relationshipContinue reading “Building a Strong Marriage”
- Caring for an Aging Loved OneAll of us know that our parents, spouse and other family members will eventually grow old and face inevitable health challenges. We even understand that sickness and death are part of living in aContinue reading “Caring for an Aging Loved One”
- Engaged: Getting Ready for MarriageCongratulations on this wonderful milestone. Few seasons in life are filled with as much joy and anticipation as the time spent preparing to get married. You’ve probably heard it said that as you planContinue reading “Engaged: Getting Ready for Marriage”
- Grandparents: Influencing GrandchildrenGrandparents in the 21st century face a mix of new opportunities and challenges. Extended life expectancy has dramatically changed the length and look of the empty nest years. Many grandparents now have greater opportunitiesContinue reading “Grandparents: Influencing Grandchildren”
- Intentional ParentingIf you are blessed with the gift of children, God has given you the most incredible opportunity and responsibility to help your child know, love and follow Jesus. Every believing parent hopes their childContinue reading “Intentional Parenting”
- Launching Young AdultsAfter years of saying, “When I grow up, I’m gonna be…” there comes a point in which your children start going through the steps of actually making it happen. Dr. James Dobson calls agesContinue reading “Launching Young Adults”
- Managing Family FinancesThe Bible has a lot to say about money and much that is specifically of value for someone trying to be intentional about family relationships. A financial treadmill of working and consuming can dominateContinue reading “Managing Family Finances”
- Married: Considering ChildrenEach of us have distinct strengths, passions and experiences that guide what we do in life. Marriage and parenting are a general calling that applies to most people of faith. And while having childrenContinue reading “Married: Considering Children”
- Married: Praying As A CoupleDid you know couples who worship together each Sunday and regularly pray together at home report a greater marital stability and happiness in their marriage. Praying together can sound awkward, but it really isContinue reading “Married: Praying As A Couple”
- Parents: Preparing for BabyCongratulations on the exciting stage of life! Whether you’ve recently had a new baby, are counting down to your due date or preparing to adopt, you’ve likely noticed that parenthood is an entirely different world.Continue reading “Parents: Preparing for Baby”
- Preparing Your Child for Adolescence“Enjoy ‘em now, because they’ll drive you crazy when they’re teenagers!” That’s the warning parents of pre-teens often hear. Obviously, you and your pre-teen are in for a lot of change, but turmoil isn’tContinue reading “Preparing Your Child for Adolescence”
- SingleThrough the Holy Spirit’s guidance, you can discover the unique role that God is calling you to play in his plan. Here are some things to keep in mind as you pray and discernContinue reading “Single”
- Single ParentOne of life’s greatest blessings and sources of joy is being called somebody’s parent. But if you find yourself raising children alone, you know better than anyone else that parenting is a job meantContinue reading “Single Parent”
- Single: Growing in FaithWhether you’re young or old, single by choice or made single by circumstances beyond your control, the single life can be a place of self-discovery, spiritual growth, and joy. How can a believer becomeContinue reading “Single: Growing in Faith”
- Single: Hoping to MarryMost of us are called to marriage. It’s the natural design for fulfilling our drive for companionship and sexuality. If you are not called to celibacy and service (1 Corinthians 7) then a significantContinue reading “Single: Hoping to Marry”
- The Empty NestAchieving the long-term goal of raising and launching children is one of those milestones in life that can lead to surprising emotions. One day you might feel relieved to catch your breath after suchContinue reading “The Empty Nest”
- Your Child’s Schooling OptionsParents are the gatekeepers and ultimate decision makers for their children. As you evaluate the many schooling options available to your family, reflect on the following questions and apply prayer and Biblical wisdom toContinue reading “Your Child’s Schooling Options”
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