Family Update Archives

We need to talk about emotional needs, deep wounds, and other issues that may come between us. Conflict may arise when this happens, but when you...

Work gives us purpose and meaning. But it is not meant to consume our lives. With a good work-life balance, we can use part of our time to make a...

Whether you love it or hate it, Halloween is a great time for Christians to do more than stock up on candy: it’s a time to talk to our kids about...

Harmony at home takes work to help individuals live together with kindness and love. It begins with inner peace and choosing to do what you can to...

Opportunity plus vulnerability equals catastrophe. If you don’t know your vulnerabilities, you can be taken off guard by them.

However you choose to celebrate—or not celebrate—remember that God Himself is Lord of the Harvest. 

Accepting that you’re going to approach things differently is important when merging your parenting styles. Don’t expect your spouse to parent...

It’s important to know that getting in the habit of affirming and encouraging verbal support can help your husband feel loved and appreciated in...

Remember: their success is your success. Just as we cannot do anything apart from God, spouses marry to do life together. While each spouse in a...

But helping your child heal when they are hurting from emotional wounds becomes more difficult when they become an adult. They no longer want us to...

Being the closest person to you, your spouse has a crystal clear view of your life. With time, they get to know your strengths and weaknesses like...

In your own relationships, do not let your mind be clouded by your emotions. What we might think is love could just be lust. Love is the conscious...

Many people focus on the leaving part of foster care, and while it is hard to say goodbye to a child you have invested yourself in, I have been...

It turns out that the mundane days of marriage are even more important than the big ones.

Handling conflict is not anyone's cup of tea - it's downright agonizing. It makes couples feel afraid and vulnerable as they face their weaknesses....