Parenting Update Archives

When relationships lack intimate knowledge, non-judgmental acceptance, and vulnerable connection, family life flies on a collision course towards...

What can you do to get through to your child that the words “I love you” really do have a serious impact and affect your relationship with them?...

God will give you what you need to be a great Mom to the kids he has given you when you invite him into the mix. One of the most important things...

With the world’s barometer of success being based on very specific things like wealth, position, and fame, the biblical view of success can feel...

Our children are learning from us every day. We only have about 18 years with them at home. As I think about my own marriage, there are a few...

It’s more than apparent that grandparents have a huge impact on the lives of their grandchildren. And, while I’ve sought out these legacies,...

A pursuit like gardening requires intentionality. So how much more purposefulness does our family need to reap a harvest of spiritual fruit?

Intercessory prayer is not just for “special” followers of Christ. Intercessory prayer is within every Christian’s ability. As mothers and fathers,...

While certainly some benefits can be gleaned from the “you create your own destiny” jargon, it is important to recognize the connection of this...

If you’re having a day, week, month (or perhaps longer) holding tight to that rope here are 3 things you can do right now to soothe that rope burn...

If that basic love and respect for country turns into a rabid form of Christian nationalism, it’s an idol no different than the golden calf the...

It is the heartfelt words and actions that touch us in the deepest places. What are some of the things grandparents need to hear on a regular...

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Too often we hear about couples who begin to struggle and find their marriages in a fragile place. Well, I am here to share with you eight ways...

The best time to start reading the Bible with your child is when they are in the womb. The second best time is today! We have been known by God...