Family Update Archives

The very act of removing a child from her home is traumatic. While some kids will have higher levels of trauma, such as those who suffered abuse or...

I am sure Isaac and Rebekah felt the same way as they parented Jacob and Esau—the smooth versus the hairy. The hunter versus the momma's boy. I am...

Differences will rear their heads constantly throughout your marriage. It’s a trial that is both inevitable and will never go away. Be prepared,...

Love grows and is fostered within the construct of it being wed to faithfulness, and just as in marriage where a woman and man become one, so are...

Grandparents are a well-spring of memories and treasures. Whether it’s spiritual wisdom, family legacy, traditions, or what-have-you, they can...

Some sibling relationships in the Bible offer hopeful examples of the ways in which God heals relationships between siblings when the hearts of...

While you encourage your spouse to speak up and have appropriate boundaries with their parents, you need to assert your own boundaries by speaking...

No matter how you celebrate, I pray this Easter will be a blessing to your heart. Jesus’ gift of life is the original gift that keeps on giving—all...

We run into trouble when we focus on the rituals and customs instead of glorifying God.

How can we spot shame’s effects and change the tide of our hearts to be able to truly accept the forgiveness we have access to? Here are 6 ways...

Plan a family talent show. Let everyone show off their talents while the rest of the family cheers them on. Invite some friends and grandparents...

As you pray for your loved ones, never stop praying, and as you pray, thank God that He created your family. As you begin with thankfulness, He...

It never occurred to him that as they made this transition of leaving and cleaving, it was important not to make comments that made his beautiful...

Throughout the varying seasons of parenting, ensure that you are constantly investing in your marriage. Studies show that divorce rates are soaring...

Teaching kids the meaning of Easter is one the most important things you will ever teach your child. Here are 7 creative ways to instill these deep...