• apology

    24 June, 2026

    Sadly, most of us are not as good at apologising as we need to be. We think that it’s obvious, should just be instinctual, or that our love should somehow make it magically work. Here are five aspects of the art of an apology.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • When Love Feels Impossible Choose It Anyway

    17 June, 2026

    When we don't feel love, it's at this crossroad that we have a choice – protest the situation or act on our conviction and commitment to our spouse and choose love.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • If You Want a Happy and Healthy Life, Forget the Manosphere Become a Dad

    11 June, 2026

    When it comes to brain health and mental fitness, becoming a dad is one of the best things you can do, and now modern science is increasing saying so.

    Kurt Mahlburg

  • passion

    10 June, 2026

    Passion is a desire for union and communion; to be one with each other in body and soul. It transforms our motivation and the way we perceive our responsibilities, making the everyday tasks of building a home and supporting family more life-giving and rewarding.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • subject

    3 June, 2026

    One of the hardest conversations to have as a couple, is one about our sex life. Yet lovemaking is central to marriage and this subject is crucial to the flourishing of our relationship.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • unbusy

    27 May, 2026

    In a world addicted to busyness, true connection — with ourselves, our spouses, and God — demands we slow down, be present, and embrace the gift of unbusy.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • wedding

    20 May, 2026

    More couples are starting out in marriage with financial debt – student loans, mortgages and credit debt. The last thing they need is wedding debt. 

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • 5 Tips That Helped Us Make 50 Years Of Marriage

    13 May, 2026

    Only 7% of marriages make it to the fifty-year mark. We are blessed! Let me share with you a few thoughts about how God helped us to reach this milestone.

    Larry Stockstill

  • happy marriage

    6 May, 2026

    Three research-backed habits dramatically reduce the risk of your marriage dissolving — and they're ones that Christians have championed for centuries. The data might just surprise you.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • mum

    4 May, 2026

    Gang members won't bother you if you know their mum. This Mother's Day, here's why dads should go beyond flowers — and mean it.

    Ken Canfield

  • couple time

    29 April, 2026

    Every lasting marriage runs on three things: Time, Energy, and Attention. This simple T.E.A. framework is a beautiful reminder that love lives in the ordinary moments.

    Guest Writer

  • Is ‘Grace Alone’ Enough for Marriage?

    22 April, 2026

    Can faith alone sustain a marriage? Love Forever, the newest YOUCAT publication, tackles this question and hundreds more with honesty, warmth, and global perspective.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • marriage

    15 April, 2026

    The willingness to forgive, to let go of resentment and choose love despite the failures of the other, is a crucial factor in all long-lasting marriages. It’s also vital if you want your marriage to be even the slightest bit joyful.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • marriage

    8 April, 2026

    The power of forgiveness can bring even the most broken marriage back to life. One spouse willing to take the first step is sometimes enough.  

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • communication

    1 April, 2026

    Almost everyone agrees that communication — good communication — is essential to successful relationships. But what constitutes ‘good’ communication?

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • Openness to Life is for All of Us

    25 March, 2026

    Being ‘open to life’ is a posture of open hands before God, our Lord and Father in Heaven. It’s a disposition of heart that says: Everything we have is Your gift, O Lord – may we welcome Your children and love them as You do.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • 20 March, 2026

    A candid conversation on sexual integrity for men and fathers — why the sexual revolution failed, and how we can lead our families with honesty, respect, and love.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • Power of Prayer

    18 March, 2026

    Prayer doesn't change God — it changes you. Discover why prayers sometimes seem unanswered, and how opening your heart to grace transforms both you and your marriage.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • fur baby

    11 March, 2026

    Fur babies: substitute child, family asset or living therapy doll? In this blog, we discuss some different views on the rise of the Fur Baby culture.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • dad bashing

    10 March, 2026

    In contemporary Australian society, fathers are increasingly depicted as insignificant or inherently flawed within family life. This cultural trend, often described as 'dad bashing', reflects a broader pattern of diminishing the value of fatherhood.

    Patrick O'Connor

  • marriage

    4 March, 2026

    This Lent, one couple explores how fasting, prayer and generosity can strengthen both faith and marriage—offering practical ways for spouses to grow closer to God and each other together.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

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