Family Update Archives

Love is an action, but it is also a choice. Loving another sometimes means laying down the self and choosing to serve the needs of another. When...

It’s the struggle to feel seen, productive, it’s the constant worry you are doing something wrong, it’s the unending need for more and more...

Because today, tomorrow is not promised to anyone, it’s important for fathers and husbands to make the most of each and every day. Some may ask how...

God loves us more deeply than any experience or expression in this life. God’s love is ravishing, encompassing, and transformative. Because of that...

Do not let outside stress, temptation, mistakes, pressure, negativity, or distractions steal from this sacred union. Let this husband and wife...

Whether the abortion issue remains at the state or federal level, we should seek to love and help women and their babies. Our behavior as...

We know that you now share things, process decisions, and talk issues through with your spouse first. We will always be here for you, but our goal...

Sadly, our society is still a tad stereotypical where domestic work is concerned.

Celebrating another year shared with the one your soul loves is so important! Celebration is holy work. It breaks up the mundane and reminds us of...

Most parents today dread a family road trip. Whether you have one kid or five, the thought of piling into the car and hitting the open road gives...

Our families will never be immaculate, but we can work to improve them. And when we can’t control a circumstance, or a person, or many people, we...

As you’ve gotten older, thoughts of your parents may have taken a backseat to your other relationships or the obligations you have at work or in...

In 1996 Gary's dad died. Processing grief for anyone is extremely complex and Gary is no exception. There were times when I felt like I was dying...

Maybe instead of a tie or a new wallet, consider heading over to his place to mulch the garden with him, clean out the garage, or accomplish a task...

Our moms always know us better than anyone else and they have so many lessons to teach us throughout our lives. My mom taught me lessons as a...