Family Update Archives

Many times our marriages suffer because we stop intentionally investing in them. And often the first “investment” to go? We stop having sex.

I’m not sure I’ve ever read a parenting book or a sociological report on childhood well-being that emphasized how important social media and iPhone...

There are certain things that I want to make sure my daughter knows before she leaves home. Things I haven’t yet told her.

As I read the story and heard the mother had four children a stark realization came to my mind- this could have happened to me.

This is not advice about affair-proofing. It’s kind of the opposite. Here are 3 reasons you can’t affair-proof your marriage (and what you should...

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...

Many of the reflections I have about this first year are a lot different than what I thought they would be.

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...

Most of our children’s difficult phases are temporary. But how we choose to handle them can have more lasting impact.

Research shows time and again that those married couples who date regularly, and furthermore, try new activities together, tend to have more...

Regardless of if your man’s Myers-Briggs results, there are a few things that top the list of things you might not be doing for your husband—and...

While we say we want our situation to change, many of us expend much energy maintaining the status quo. Change is difficult and requires something...

Many times you may be asking the question: “What did I do wrong?” But what if the problem isn’t something you did, but something you didn’t do?

Starry-eyed, smiling couples often ask us, “How long should an engagement last?” To give a complete answer, we need to look at the Biblical...

Nothing makes you want to raise compassionate children like meeting people the world has forgotten.