Family Update Archives

It might be time to change the "usual or fixed way" you do things and try something different. It might be time to change your routine. The way you...

As with all of parenting, I’m learning as I go, building a boat while I’m at sea, as it were. Along the way, I’ve found five pieces of what I...

Make time daily for short prayers and weekly for longer prayer activities. Pray when someone leaves home, at mealtimes, at bedtime, and when a...

It's just a fact of life that couples will fight. But these fights don't have to damage the relationship! Instead, they can even strengthen it.

Loneliness and disconnection are sneaky ways the enemy tries to pull apart our marriages. They can creep in even when we aren't dissatisfied with...

Focus on your family this fall, as winter lurks in the shadows. Make memories, build traditions, and explore. And always have a mug nearby for a...

Parents, this crazy world has somehow skewed the importance of our roles, so let me make it clear: you literally hold the future in your hands....

As couples, when we're able to focus on the big picture and release the small stuff, we can have greater overall satisfaction in our marriages. I...

In the Genesis creation account, God refers to Eve as a helpmate, a person who provides needed help and assistance. Ezer is found in other...

Whether you are a parent, caregiver, kids ministry volunteer, or another fantastic human who loves to teach kids the Word of God, I hope my simple...

Though it tries to refashion and revive the Cinderella narrative with new music and modern themes, sometimes it’s best to respect traditional...

Don’t be silent about the things you admire about your spouse. Let your husband or wife hear it. Let others hear it, too. Your love for your spouse...

Withdrawing is not something new. Watch your four year old pout and you’ll recognize the early signs of ‘the silent treatment.’

Are our words building up our children? Are they providing the grace that they need and soothing their hearts, rather than accusing them? Careless,...

As parents, we have the privilege of helping them create memories that can last a lifetime and set a firm foundation for them to fully accept...