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There is joy in reminiscing in places and things, but the landmarks that hold lasting meaning and significance are in the hearts of the people we...

We learned quickly that caring for Nick required us both to pitch in and do whatever was necessary to keep him safe, healthy, and in the best...

We are surrounded by spiritual battles, both inward and outward. We must prepare our sons for battle as we prepare them for every other aspect of...

No matter what level of building skills you have, there’s one building project that you can’t afford to ignore.

How does a disciple of Christ discipline in the face of unreasonable behavior? Prevent the angry parent fail by inserting compassion into your gut...

Dads, let’s face it: today’s world is tough on girls.

What if we gave ourselves and those we loved the freedom to fail and make mistakes?

Before you send the flowers, or make the phone call, or give her a gift card, let me offer some insight as to what most moms really want for...

In parenting, I’ve found one surprising truth: Some of the clichés you’ve heard one hundred times are actually true.

I’ve been around the parenting block long enough to know that relationships are fluid, living entities, and as such can morph into stressful or...

As young daughters grow up and someday become mothers themselves, they'll look to their own moms for advice and guidance.

We long for our sons to grow up to be men who love God and positively influence their church, community and culture. The question on most of our...

How can we as parents be wise when our children have friend problems? We tell them a story about Philemon in the Bible and his choice to forgive an...

Yep, I'm going there. Let's not pretend that the subject of sexual immorality doesn't exist.

Before we hand our children unlimited access to the world of texting, selfies, and social media, we need to consider several factors influencing...