Family Update Archives

You want to have fun on your long weekend, but also feel like you should appreciate the significance of Memorial Day. Why not do both?

Instead of trying to do it all or stressing because we simply can’t, we need to be realistic about what we are really able to accomplish.

Follow Jesus’s example of incarnational ministry by being present and deeply involved among the people in your life.

Rest, quiet, and time to regain focus and see the forest for the trees are good choices. Easier said than done, right?

Fact of the matter is, even small changes can create positive changes. You will have to trust me and trust the process.

If you want to know why I hate Mother's Day, look no further than this pastor's earnest but misguided attempt at mood-softening humor.

Power struggles happen in marriages where spouses are in pain from negative childhood experiences, such as bullying.

Many couples mistakenly think that their brief money talks while getting to know each other will prepare them for marriage.

Michael and Debi Pearl’s method of discipline has many advocates, but critics say it lacks the gospel.

Communication is the lifeline of relationships. It can be like a window into a person’s soul, if we allow it to be.

Seek God in your brokenness and find riches that go beyond money, enriching your soul even if your bank account runs low.

Walking worthy means being in step with the LORD and walking in the shadow of his grace. He alone is worthy.

"Crossing” is simply another name for “active parenting.” Crossing is being involved in your child’s life and knowing their activities.

Because we live so closely with other human beings, it becomes very easy to look at their faults through a magnifying glass.

Here in South Africa we cannot imagine a lifestyle where children are not outdoors most of the time. What about your kids?