Family Update Archives

Even in the Christian community, couples struggle with keeping their marriages strong, connected, and happy.

If you’re struggling and wonder whether your child is turning into a spoiled brat, hang in there. You’re not alone.

Several years ago, I quipped before an audience, “Election years make people crazy.” And that was before I had any idea what was coming in 2016.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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