Family Update Archives

Far too many modern churches and families are caught off guard by young questioners in their midst.

Why does God love odd couple marriages? Because the power of the gospel is put on full display in odd couple marriages.

Allison Vesterfelt shares how she learned to pack light and let go of things that kept her from embracing the journey God had for her.

Our daughters watch us, look to us for what they need, and often imitate both our weaknesses and our strengths.

Crosswalk talks with Sara Horn about how an experiment of submission revolutionized her marriage and family.

Am I communicating that their pleasure should be the focus of hours spent with others. Is that really what I want to be teaching my kids?

Say yes to all Jesus has for you. Say yes to being in over your head, not knowing answers, not feeling safe, and the blessings that follow.

Young girls swoon today over One Direction. What if I told you that you could have that kind of influence in your daughter's life?

God places babies between our arms and beneath our hearts, and we cradle them safely there, but soon the letting go begins.

Our family has faced some tough times the last few years, and we’re glad to be on the path out of debt. Dave Ramsey's words inspire!

So why am I considering sending my fragile little girl out into the wild middle school, especially after I’d kept my big boys home?

Does the Bible instruct us on how to respond to verbally abusive family members, such as children?

If I could just have it all together, life would be so much better! I find myself asking God “Will I ever have it all together?”

Obviously, it’s best to start saving for your child’s college expenses as early as possible. But either way, you can take measures.

A 2009 Barna survey found only 19% of Christians (and 4% of those in their 20's) hold a biblical worldview.