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Gary and Joy Lundberg

Meet Author Gary and Joy Lundberg
Gary and Joy Lundberg  live in Provo, Utah and are parents of five children and have thirteen grandchildren. Gary is a licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice, and is a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and a member of the Association of Mormon Counselors and Psychologists. Born and raised in Washington, DC, he served seven years as a fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force. Joy is a writer and lyricist and has written over 170 songs with composer Janice Kapp Perry. She has been a script writer for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir broadcast Music and the Spoken Word for the past six years, and has authored numerous Church magazine articles. She was born in Ogden, UT and was reared in Vale, Oregon. Gary and Joy are the authors of the best-selling books on relationships I Don't Have to Make Everything All Better, and Married for Better, Not Worse: 14 Secrets to a Happy Marriage, as well as the pocket-size book for youth and young adults, On Guard! Seven Safeguards to Protect Your Sexual Purity. They present marriage retreats, firesides and seminars throughout the country, and enjoy teaching at BYU Campus Education Week. Currently they're serving a part-time Church service mission at the BYU World Family Policy Center. For more information visit their Web site at http://www.garyjoylundberg.com. Click for an Audio Interview of the Lundbergs
Author's Published Articles
2013-06-12

Parents have the power to infuse their children with a love for the principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ, so much so that t...

2013-05-15

If a predator was after your child you would do everything in your power to stop him. The adversary is an active predator, seek...

2013-04-12

Do you look at the deterioration of the family and the values we hold dear and wonder... what can be done? Does the battle look...

2013-03-12

It would be nice if we could just tell our kids what to do and they'd do it, but helping them make good decisions is a little t...

2013-02-12

Who do you respect? Who controls your life? Who determines your happiness? Who has the control in your marriage? Who pulls your...

2013-01-14

FamilyShare.com is loaded with valuable tips for all families in all types of situations. ...

2012-12-11

Some observations about the constant and fundamental principles which, if followed, will bring financial security and peace of ...

2012-11-13

Old fashioned ideas that work can help forge a more sure future. Yes, Leo Tolstoy, at the beginning of his novel Anna Karenina ...

2012-10-18

Maybe it is time to rethink what is going on in your own life. Use technology to assist your life but do not get lost in it. Al...

2012-09-11

With prayer and a little preparation you can have success in using this powerful tool in helping your children understand and b...

2012-08-14

Having a happy, lasting marriage takes faith- a significant kind of faith, a faith that moves mountains. We’re talking about ...

2012-07-10

With the children at home most hours throughout the summer months nerves may become frazzled, patience may run thin, and you ma...

2012-06-12

We asked friends the following questions as we wrote this article. “What did your father do that made him lovable? How did he...

2012-05-08

Visiting teachers have blessed our family members in many ways. We invite you to share the ways they have touched your lives as...

2012-04-09

When all is said and done, we truly honor our parents by raising an honorable family. Honoring our parents does not end when we...

2012-03-13

“Why does my wife say ‘You just don’t listen.’ I think I do. What am I doing wrong?” This is a question many spouses...

2012-02-14

Remember your wedding day when you and your sweetheart looked into to each other’s eyes and promised your never-ending love? ...

2012-01-11

What an amazing gift to be able to bestow on others, a gift that teaches them of God’s love, a gift that will bless them thro...

2011-12-13

Some of your children are born in your family; some aren't. ...

2011-09-13

You can impact your grandchildren and build their testimonies with some of these ideas....

2011-08-09

We may be damaging our marriages and not even know its happening. ...

2011-06-14

Twelve tips for wives who may not know they need them....

2011-05-10

Our friend Crystal (name changed), married twenty-five years, visited us recently. She was deeply troubled and angry at her hus...

2011-04-12

MADD is offering a new DVD program designed to combat the number of underage drinkers by strengthening their families. ...

2011-02-08

The best Valentine to give is one that lasts forever...

2011-01-07

Advice from two who have been there for raising a special-needs child....

2011-01-07

Advice from two who have been there for raising a special-needs child....

2010-12-29

Finding the humor in everyday situations is a great way to live joyfully with your mate. Here's how....

2010-12-27

We’ve never met the person yet who married with the idea of doing everything possible to make his or her spouse miserable. An...

2010-12-23

We, as parents, can no longer stand by and blindly hope that our kids are behaving morally. Their lives are at stake, physicall...

2010-12-22

There will be hard times, even tragedies, in every couple’s life. These are the times that can bring you together or break yo...

2010-12-19

Whether He is saving a life or restoring a pot of clam chowder, the Lord is working miracles in your family. Look at your own l...

2010-12-18

Your own suffering can be put on a back burner when someone you love is worse off. The Lord's love makes that possible. He can ...

2010-12-17

Too often we put our mates on the back burner and fail to let them know how important they are to us. That's when life becomes ...

2010-12-16

If you're having trouble finding a mate, make a list. It's what you do with the list after you make it that could find you a hu...

2010-12-15

If you are annoyed with your spouse, keep it to yourself. Let unkind remarks fly off your tongue and they will come back to bi...

2010-12-06

Something almost magical happens when couples hug each other. It’s as though an electrical charge passes from one to the othe...

2010-12-04

Sexual intimacy is one of the most precious shared gifts a couple has. Once this trust is broken, it is extremely difficult to ...

2010-12-02

Marriage is wonderful, and it takes work. Couples need to understand the work part. Marriage isn't about fun....

2010-11-30

Most of us are surrounded by in-laws and many of us struggle with those relationships. Here's some ideas for help....

2010-11-28

Would you like to know the first time President Faust kissed his wife? ...

2010-11-25

We wish we could stand on the rooftops and shout to all the world, "Stay married!" The pain that comes when marriages are aba...

2010-11-19

Memorable gifts don't require a special occasion, just a knowing heart. ...

2010-11-15

When all our children see on TV news is gloom and doom, and the adults in their lives talk about it continually, it takes a hea...

2010-11-09

Here are some tips you may want to share with your new-parent child, keeping in mind that your most important job is to listen ...

2010-11-09

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2010-11-01

We are surrounded with a barrage of marital infidelity in the news. ...

2010-10-25

The teenager smiled and said she wanted to be married in a castle. Here’s how parents can help their children want to be marr...

2010-10-21

Nobody will miss gingerbread day at Grandma’s house. Here’s how we do it, so you can too....

2010-10-12

No question about it, the new parents need help. The good news is, they are not in this alone....

2010-10-08

One of the great tragedies of our time is the blatant attack on the sacred institution of marriage....

2010-09-13

Newly arriving college kids don’t know what to expect, and you, as a parent, know these kids don’t have a clue. So it’s y...

2010-08-10

Here are 15 things you need to tell your child before they wed--including one thing that might be hard....

2010-07-13

Getting married is one of the most important steps in our lives. Whether our beginnings were blindly romantic or cautious and ...

2010-06-08

How do knowledge, understanding and wisdom work together in the process of living a good life?...

2009-04-27

One sister called and said, "I have been very depressed lately. This project has given me a reason to live. Thank you!"...

2009-04-27

Here are simple instructions for immediately helping relieve the suffering of the Tsunami victims in Sri Lanka. Please get invo...

2009-04-27

Part 2 of this article helps us get to know the personalities and Islamic beliefs and customs of their two Muslim friends Saeed...

2009-04-27

The Muslim countries have long been our allies at the U.N. in standing up for the ideals of the family. Gary and Joy share thei...

2009-04-27

Consider the impact of having top scholars from different parts of the world and from differing faiths coming together with a w...

2009-04-27

Many readers write and want to know what they can do to help the family. Here's something specific and important....

2009-04-27

Join us in an effort to inform and motivate to action the people in your community to help save the family by holding a Save th...

2009-04-27

Speaking out for the family is often not the popular thing to do, but it is the right thing to do. The Lundberg's experience at...

2009-04-27

This year marks the 10th Anniversary of the first International Year of the Family. Concerned people from all walks of life sho...

2009-04-27

The family is a cause worth fighting for. Learn what you can do to help....

2009-04-27

Too many of us are in the dark about the concerted efforts worldwide to destroy the family. While we are asleep, underground mo...

2009-04-27

Blindly trusting that your children's school is making good decisions regarding what they are being exposed to is not simply a ...

2009-04-27

Your suggestions are needed to create a global information resource on groups organized to protect the family....

2009-04-27

Unfortunately, most of us don't grow up knowing how to effectively talk to people. But we can learn....

2009-04-27

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2005-11-07

Being mean, nasty, ugly and firm will get parents nowhere but hated. Boundaries need to be set by being kind, gentle, respectfu...