Family Update Archives

Are you struggling to make deep and lasting friendships? Here are 7 tips that may help.

There’s a season for everything, right? Even rest? So why does it feel like rest is something to be equated with lazy?

Men can sometimes be an enigma to their wives, but this pastor wants to clear up a few things about what makes them tick.

“The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty” (Proverbs 21:5 NIV).

To me, busyness equaled movement, and movement was necessary for me to get ahead.

There are several tips your freshman needs to know before you give him or her the last tearful goodbye!

“So…are you engaged yet?" My ears perked up. This should be an interesting conversation (yes, I confess I am an eavesdropper).

Let’s face it. Some things are difficult to talk through. But the truth is this, if we don't talk with them, someone else will.

The Lord intended your marriage to be a source of joy, but for all too many couples, marriage has become a lifeless partnership

As you leave more leisurely schedules behind, how can you put some “happy” into back to school for your children and for yourself?

All of us have some situation in our lives we don’t like, but because of our codependency—our desire to please and keep the peace—we don’t say...

Your kids’ gaming behavior can either bring peace, or a never-ending string of arguments. How do you keep the peace?

When it comes to getting married, how important is the support of my parents? Should I wait for them to "come around" before tying the knot?

Not only is healthy conflict achievable in every marriage, it is crucial for a lifetime of love with your spouse.

When is a good time to start teaching kids about spending and saving? I think it’s important for them to have good money habits...