Family Update Archives

By preparing your heart to acknowledge that discord could happen, you grant yourself permission to let go of the fear, giving it all to God,...

Forgiveness is not something that comes from you. It comes from the Forgiver through you. It is for you just as much as for your offender. It...

Your marriage is not all about you or your spouse. It’s something God designed to ultimately glorify Himself – through you, as well as the two of...

Especially at Thanksgiving, I just want everyone to get along. But I’ve learned that peacekeeping is far different than peacemaking. The former...

Gratitude should not be underestimated by couples. It becomes a fuel for effective worship, for sincere obedience, and for immeasurable devotion....

If happiness is your primary expectation of marriage, you will most likely find yourself disillusioned and disappointed. Let's talk about God's...

Pursuing peace requires setting aside our pride. Often, family conflicts are rooted in unmet expectations, misunderstandings, or hurt feelings....

Whatever you do as a mom for your kids/family this holiday season, remember, your efforts go a long way. You don’t have to have the picture-perfect...

Just as a plant must be pruned, our marriages bloom when we strip things that take away from our relationship and focus on those that add to it.

So, is it possible to change the course of poor communication in your marriage? Absolutely! But it does take a mutual decision to make the effort...

Get ready for a holiday season packed with must-see family movies that will make heading back to theaters worth it. From heartwarming adventures...

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.