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If our teens don’t “buy in” to the rules, the relational approach makes enforcing those rules more difficult.

Do we truly stop to ponder, pray, and prepare our hearts to celebrate the day that changed history forever?

As a follower of Christ, I have the most faithful, attentive, romantic “significant other” ever: Jesus.

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So, we’re looking at colleges. And whether you say it or not, I know it’s scary.

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Should a single mom date? Shouldn't she? What rules should be followed, if she does?

Jay Payleitner sits down with Crosswalk to talk about the struggles fathers often face when trying to communicate with their kids, and about his...

Although bullying peaks in middle school, children are never too young to learn how to handle its early signs. Here are three expert tips you can...

The average 2014 class graduate with student-loan debt will pay back $33,000. Keep in mind, this means, half will actually pay more.

When my own parent’s marriage fell apart, I was a child. At the age of 13, I soon realized that my opinion no longer mattered.

As David said when facing Goliath, "The battle is the Lord's."

What do you do with the wayward branches in your family orchard? You basically have three choices.

Have we considered: Lord, where am I headed? How can you help me arrive safely?

While we may be well-intentioned, we often say one thing and doing another. We break promises, even as parents.