Family Update Archives

Between working, shuttling the kids around, and shopping, they have their hands full. Not to mention, they feel the weight of ensuring all the...

God smiles when you seek Him through His Word. Draw close to Jesus and your family through hope, peace, joy, and love this Advent season.

Pray for your marriage, for the conversations and compromises that will be needed. It can be hard to drop a tradition you've done since you were a...

Holiday time can be hectic for anyone. Blended families have unique situations and dynamics that most biological families don't...

Having spiritual goals and growing in Christ is so essential for us as Christians, and having goals as a family is a great way to stay motivated....

There are many family members who will try to push us to go further in the conversation or try to hit a nerve with us, but we always have the...

What do we do when we encounter narcissistic family members at holiday events?

If you're used to rushing out the door in the morning, carve out a little extra time to sip coffee together and talk about your day. Intentional...

The movies in this list are clean, some with faith-based elements, and appropriate for the whole family. You can watch them in full confidence,...

Our hearts tend to glamorize the holidays to be such a scene, but then reality begins to drip in, and our spirits start to fill with dread at the...

Christmas can create undue stress as we strive to find the perfect gift for our mate. But it doesn't have to be stressful. With a little creativity...

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...