Family Update Archives

In my years of counseling and ministering to married couples, mostly in distress, I have learned some principles that run fairly consistent within...

There’s a fine line between wanting him to carry his weight in the kitchen and believing you can actually make him enjoy the art of unloading the...

Your primary emotional and relational commitment must be toward building and protecting your marriage, even during family gatherings. The challenge...

The main idea is to lay the foundation to help prepare kids to come to know Jesus.

A supportive spouse will appreciate their partner committing to follow God’s plan for their life and be their biggest cheerleader. One sure way to...

A marriage thrives when both the husband and wife love Christ more than anyone in life, including their spouse. And when they look to The Lord as...

Sometimes, it isn’t just a battle between our own flesh and blood; it's a spiritual attack, and we need an intervention.

Families are such an integral part of God's plan for humanity, but when families grow it can bring a combination of excitement and nervousness!...

The article focuses on guiding parents to teach their children about the biblical definition of marriage. It provides practical tips for modeling a...

It’s vital to maintain a loving connection in the midst of postpartum depression – and it’s possible to do so, with God’s help.

Whether it's for a fall-themed party or a trunk-or-treat festivity, there's almost nothing cuter and more fun than dressing in...

Scripture admonishes us about how we ought to treat one another, and how we ought to treat our families. These words of wisdom can be edifying if...

For husbands, it can be confusing as to what their wives need. If the lines of communication are fractured, they can be left to wonder what they...

The reality is that marriage requires a radical commitment to forgiveness. How quickly we can begin to harbor bitterness and resentment toward each...

While we may have been young adults once, we have never parented them before. It requires open communication and incorporating wisdom from those...