Family Update Archives

Be honest and humble in your communication and remember—he’s not your enemy!

“People tell me I should divorce her. Forget her. Find someone else. But she wants to make our marriage work."

We’ve all been on the other end of a question that we have absolutely no idea how we’re supposed to answer, let alone on a kid-appropriate level.

There’s a reason why so many of us begin praying for our children while they’re still in the womb: We understand that we’re in a war.

Many couples don’t understand how something as sterile-sounding as “commitment” can translate into lifelong love and happiness.

Sex outside of marriage is prohibited for Christians. No excuses and no getting around it. So is porn. That can be just as harmful as sex.

The “perfect” childhood requires parents to work constantly to make sure every moment is wonderful. That’s not healthy for parents or children.

If you have a mother-in-law, you may wonder sometimes what she’s thinking. More specifically, you may wonder what she’s thinking about you.

It sounds easy enough. Sit back, consider what you need and ask for it. This is far more difficult than it sounds.

How do we get our kids to the place where they are able to do the right thing even when it is hard?

Outward modesty and purpose are both important, but only one provides your daughter with the value and worth she is so desperately searching for.

It's been estimated that 40 percent of Christians engaged in sex before marriage––even though they knew it was in disobedience to God’s command.

We’re so focused on listening to the advice coming from all corners that we forget to investigate the counsel to see if it’s truth or lies.

Some people are so easily offended. Being around them is an exercise in walking on eggshells.

A smart stepmom learns what she can control, and sets boundaries and/or lets go of what she cannot.