Family Update Archives

The path to marriage doesn't begin with the catastrophic. It's the little things-- the words and behaviors, the habits and actions that steer the...

Love is not just something to make us feel good; it's an action that is centered around the other person's thoughts and feelings. Here are 5...

Keep it simple and straightforward. Then answer questions and approach Lent in a way that goes back to reminding them that everything God does is...

The thought of a woman tearing down her house with her bare knuckles sounds outrageous. Aren't we all striving to build great families? We aspire...

When you feel stuck in your marriage, there is a tendency to think your condition is permanent. Perspective is an important tool when diagnosing...

In reality, Valentine's Day, teenage relationships, and self-esteem often intertwine to become a perplexing maze for parents to navigate. There...

As a grandparent living in this modern culture, you’ve probably heard about important milestones in your grandchild’s life from social media posts....

To topple the modern idols threatening motherhood, we must restore Jesus to His proper place. We need to challenge the modern notion that following...

These are deep topics for kids to understand, so consider Lent a time to introduce them to these concepts. Depending on their ages, it may be as...

We laughed, and then he said, "I never know what to get for you. Roses and chocolate and dinners seem so unoriginal, so what do wives really want...

If you feel your marriage is falling apart, I hope to offer you some ideas for getting back on track. The following ideas are too simplistic for...

Thankfully, the major streaming services have plenty to offer this month for families who are stuck inside. Netflix and Disney Plus have a few new...

Gauge how your marriage is going. If you've hit a rocky patch, skip the flowers and candy. Your spouse won't appreciate it as much anyway because...

If God created this covenant and declared it good, don’t you think he’s going to fight for it?

Along with praying for a spirit of forgiveness, you may be called to lean in and listen to your child more closely and intentionally than you ever...