Family Update Archives

Bertha and I were both 76 years old when we married. I’m five months older than she. But don’t take that the wrong way. In no way are we old. We...

1. Infertility is a common experience.

God doesn’t call us to be God to our kids. He calls us to be faithful.

We all face the same thing. Our marriages live in the middle of a world that does not function as God intended.

My children are learning that prayer is talking with God about anything. They tell Him what they are thankful for and ask His help for others.

There’s no such thing as a perfect school year, but there are some sure-fire steps to pave a path to a year that all parties enjoy.

The title of Dr. Kevin Leman’s newest book, When Your Kid is Hurting: Helping Your Child through the Tough Days, admits right away that hurt in...

Family is complicated. But family is also one of God’s creations where He most frequently reveals Himself. We are instructed to honor our parents...

Scripture is replete with admonition on the matter: “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” (Romans 12:18)

Maybe the beginning of school has been tough for your child, too. If so, it may be tempting to fall into despair, blame yourself, or to try to fix...

There are many dangerous questions in marriage. Some you must avoid; others you must embrace. What questions do you need to quit asking? What...

I am the mom of five sons: three adults, one 10-year-old, and one 9-year-old. This does not make me an expert; it means I am experienced and tired...

When you stand before the preacher to be married, you are entering into a three-way covenant with God and your husband or wife.

There was a day where our marriage was characterized by fighting, competing, comparing, and withholding. ... Fueled by distrust, false perceptions,...

We may not be on the brink of losing our marriage, but perhaps we have a broken friendship to show for our stubbornness.