Family Update Archives

The Easter Bunny, much like his counterparts Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy, are difficult traditions to navigate as Christian parents. What is...

While our culture cheers on girls to be strong and capable, I’m afraid there may be an unwritten message to our boys that they would be best...

Resurrection eggs give you the tools you need to better convey the message of Easter to your kiddos. They are a great hands-on and age-appropriate...

If you have a child who is struggling emotionally or because of any kind of trauma, even if you shoulder some responsibility for that struggle,...

There is a difference between self-esteem and self-worth. Self-esteem focuses only on us and our accomplishments. But if we instill self-worth into...

Sleep is needed not just for physical reasons, but for spiritual as well. Here is more encouragement to make it a priority for your family. 

Generation Z is faced with so many sources of confusion. They need strong, biblical principles to be taught at home in order to fight the lies with...

When I learn to quiet distractions and listen to God’s instruction, I will in turn become the listener my family needs. Here are a few ways we can...

Since you love your family, it’s only natural for you to want to share spiritual truths and blessings with them. But if they’re unreceptive, it can...

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...