Family Update Archives

Our first instinct is to pray for our own child's influence and protection. But it's very possible no one is praying for the child or young adult...

Marriage is changing both of you. But you’re starting to notice that sacrifices aren’t drawing you into a more intimate relationship; they are...

Like many newlyweds, my husband and I fought. Though we read our Bible and prayed together, what was written on those pages wasn’t transforming us....

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...

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

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...

Every divorce circumstance is unique. However, for true healing it's necessary to grieve the death of the dream, the death of the covenant and the...

So, there we were. At age 34, my husband left his stable and well-paying job at a mortuary in search of greener pastures.

It’s the hardest part of parenting… knowing when to say no. When is it warranted? When is it necessary? And when am I just saying “no” as a...

Being a part of a couple is great, but it’s not the all in all.

No matter how messy your marriage is, it can significantly improve in 10 days if you dedicate yourself to changing the environment.

Yes, you are an angry mom, but you’re not sure what to do about it. You really love being a mom. But sometimes, you’re just mad.

There is help. There is healing. There is hope. There is a community. If you are ready, the next step is waiting.

I was watching a Republican presidential debate as my eight-year-old, John, sat next to me. Donald Trump, the front-runner, looked left and ripped...

Parents need to understand that one popular dating app our teens are flocking to is adult oriented, Tinder.