Family Update Archives

The nursing home decision can tear families apart. If no pre-planning was talked about and the question has never been discussed, siblings can...

Here are four marks that seem to be present in healthy and growing marriages.

Sometimes what you think is the best choice may not be the right choice.

The more I feel misunderstood, the more frustrated I get. Then he gets frustrated because he doesn't know what I want. The cycle continues and I am...

Carving out time to pray with our children blazes a trail for them to cope with life the way God created us to - in conversation with Him.

In the heat of a crazy moment, we might say things without thinking that tear our kids down. We need to remember our words hold tremendous power...

Prayer is not so much about us as it is about God: Exposing our hearts to His transforming power. You cannot speak to God and remain unchanged.

Two people who hurt each other and then grew more distant because of that hurt. Two people who once loved each other but who now only felt...

You probably think it's harmless. Most people do. Most people think there is nothing wrong with admiring God's creation of perfect male physique.

Should we always avoid rocking the boat or are there times when setting boundaries and speaking truth are necessary?

Waiting to pray until your child is involved in a less-than Christ honoring dating relationship is not wise. Rather pray for God to guide them to...

We have an amazing calling as parents. It doesn’t end just because they become young adults.

I liken the teen years to a roller coaster. Once you’re on it, there’s no getting off until the ride’s over, so you might as well stay positive.

If we wanted to save our marriage, we’d need to die to ourselves, relinquishing our pride and selfishness so that He could live unhindered through...

First, remember that there is no such thing as perfection when it comes to being a father.