Family Update Archives

Will you have to make sacrifices when starting a family? Absolutely! Are children expensive? Unquestionably! Should you wait until you are...

If we fail to protect our children from content that promotes aberrant values and behavior, we are then unwittingly relinquishing our God-given...

My husband and I have learned that this is not a hard and fast rule: sometimes he wants to solve the problem right away, sometimes I need time to...

When your marriage goes through seasons of hardship or drought, it’s even more important to have a close circle of friends near you in your...

Studying the Bible as a family is more than just a religious practice. It's a journey of spiritual growth, unity, and understanding. By being...

In the earthquake of Alyssa’s diagnosis, my faulty beliefs about the value of life shattered. When faced with her physical limitations and...

One of the specific ways we love our spouses is by saying “no” to things that cause distance or division. Consider these 5 things you can say “no”...

So, are there possible solutions other than electronic entertainment for car rides? Solutions that might engage your children in the scenery around...

Once our kids were up and ready to go, I always followed them to the door and asked, "How can I pray for you today?" Whatever event or test they...

We are all guilty of getting the dishes done while catching up on the events of the day, but when spouses are carrying a lot of emotional weight,...

When things get weird (and you'll know it's weird), my advice is to shut it down! Have a "we don't go there" rule for you and your husband or...

God has designated a season for everything we experience in life, and growing and raising a family is one of those things. We know this, but it can...

Every time you share the wonderful things God has done with your grandkids, it plants seeds of faith. And as those seeds take root, the Lord will...

I encourage you to pray for your wife. Pray for her faith, her joy, her protection, her sanctification, her joy, and her mission. As you do, you'll...

Our relationships grow stronger and more Godly when we submit to one another with mutual respect, and we may just win over souls for the Kingdom...