Family Update Archives

Remember, your mate probably feels unsafe and hence they push away from you. Be soft and safe and ready to listen and change.

Even though the average guy isn’t making it his mission to hurt his wife, he can unintentionally leave her feeling rejected, unseen, devalued—and...

Children look to their parents for guidance, support, and knowledge, especially when it comes to matters of faith. So naturally, adults should...

Single parenting is hard....but it can also be an amazing adventure. Here's what some of my single parent friends have to say about their lives.

God bless all young parents. Yours is the most important work on the planet.

After more than two decades of praying, a father has a pretty good idea of the type of man he wants his daughter to marry.

The breakdown of a marriage is a terrible spot to be in. However, there’s hope! I found myself whole in Christ, and once the dust settled, I was...

I’ve heard it quoted by so many people. It’s been thrown in my face, reminding me what a sinful person I am for walking away from my marriage.

Ephesians 4:23 tells us “Be made new in the attitude of your mind.” Clearly, God cares about our attitudes. But does having a bad attitude...

What do you think of when you think about your parents?

My wife and I have a “contest” going between us. Please understand that we are not keeping score and the “winner” never gloats.

It’s natural for parents to cringe when we see our kids (and ourselves) becoming screen junkies. Can we find a balance between the digital and...

Your in-laws might be your biggest cheerleaders. The parents you never had. An enormous blessing to your marriage and your children. If this is...

Unmet expectations are one of the most destructive contributors to broken marriages.

We overstep and take over, inhibiting the development of our kids’ perseverance and patience.