Family Update Archives

A close relationship between parent and child appears to instill in the child the desire to want to live out the values of the parent.

Tithing can be murky waters for believers, especially when we're buried in debt. Is there just one biblical answer to the question?

Marriage is a road full of hard choices, selflessness, and constant service. But it is a journey full of blessing, healing, and hope.

I am glad I have daughters. They are strong and smart and serene. They are not afraid of your sons. And neither am I.

Parenting can be so busy that you fall into a pattern of simply reacting to what’s going on around you. But that's not God's best!

Only about 5 percent of adult church members tithe, according to a study by The Barna Group.

When we think about infidelity, our minds rush to a sexual affair. But there are many forms of unfaithfulness, including monetary.

I tell myself that I’m pretty good at forgiving other believers who offend me. But I've been forced to re-examine that recently.

When your child disobeys, does it hurt your feelings? I want you to write this down and put it on your fridge: “It’s not personal.”

A day of Sabbath is more than just a spiritual suggestion – it’s a necessity for balance and restoration.

When you pray for yourself you invite God’s into your life. He will give you the strength you need to give to others as he leads.

Churches are dying for people to share their gifts and talents, to bring their offerings of skill. What squelches it for us?

"What should be our investment strategy? Which 529 Invest Fund should we choose for our daughters?"

There’s no age qualifier for a husband suddenly being home. Could be a layoff, an illness, even retirement! But change is never easy.

As I held my daughter, I prayed that she would love Jesus, and second, that she would love books. After all, Christ himself is “The Word.”