Family Update Archives

Many times, widely known sayings can influence our thinking, but the saying themselves lack biblical truth. It’s important that we take the time to...

20 different ways to spend time with your grandchildren that doesn't cost a thing!

Early parenthood is lived as a blur.  The details swirl together, nights run into the daytime, sleep is in short supply, and the survival of...

Does commitment have to naturally become a drudge? Is it just something to be tolerated in the name of holy joy, despite our experiences of...

If you’re investing in the lives of young people, you’ve probably experienced the paralysis of apathy. It’s difficult to teach the truth about God...

Mission statements help any organization to operate according to their deepest held values. Families need one too! Use these 7 scriptures as...

5 reasons to pat yourself on the back if regular meal-sharing is a practice in your home, or 5 reasons to start making it one. 

As much as we want our authority to back up "because I said so"--we also want our children to learn critical reasoning and thinking for themselves....

Single moms should consider these 5 things that their sons need to grow up to be godly men.

As parents, it’s easy to think that the work of raising strong and kind people rests entirely on our own shoulders.  I’ve got great and...

Choosing to walk a path of healing creates deeper connection and resilience both for you and your children. Here's how. 

Disciplining your kids doesn't have to be a guessing game. 

Despite resistance at times, children need parents to provide a foundation from which they can form decisions. These truths will serve them well...

We all know there are tons of ways that our children can anger or disappoint us. But what can we do on our end, in our own hearts, to stop from...

What does it mean for men to lead their families? How should they go about doing so?