Family Update Archives

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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?