Family Update Archives

Couples tend to give reasons like "having children will bring us closer" for trying to conceive. But that's not actually a good reason at all...

I got emotionally involved with a man at work. One thing led to another and before I knew it, our relationship became physical.

He's jolly, sparkly, magical, and he promises gifts to children who are good.

We might not know how to train the character qualities that will help our children most and counter attitudes that will harm them.

It may not make sense. The situation may seem impossible. The odds may be stacked against you. Trust God.

Before seeking any change it is important to be clear about the issues. What is bothering you and why?

As we face relatives coming to our home, time pressures and high expectations, it is important to take a look at your calendar and make decisions.

Every year around this time, we’re asked, “What do the kids want for Christmas?”

Sometimes doing less is the best gift a tired mom can give her family.

Is marriage even worth it when it causes so much pain?

I cried out: “I can’t do this anymore. You’re going to have to do this for me.” God answered that plea by leading me to say three prayers that...

There were discussions, compromise, flexibility, and some disappointment. But our first Christmas is a happy memory for me. It can be for you too.

What can a family’s Advent prayers look like? And how can we keep weekly family Advent activities from becoming just one more holiday ritual?

In the midst of a particularly heated moment, my husband hit his emotional pause button and said one simple phrase that changed everything.

We want our kids to be safe and happy. We don’t want them to struggle. Yet Jesus told the disciples, “In this world you will have trouble.”