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“For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.” (Matthew 18:20)It’s no surprise that the enemy of God turned up in the Garden of Eden. Satan knew that if he could cause division between husband and wife,...

Of all the beautiful promises in the Bible, a guarantee of our physical safety isn’t one of them.

Be willing to see the strengths in your kids’ parenting style, even if they do things differently. Remember, they love their children and want what’s best for them, so applauding their strengths without harping on their weaknesses is much more...

So often, our fears are based on nothing more than a thought, suggestion, or opinion. When I find myself fretting over an unknown future, I ask God for clarity and wisdom.

Getting rid of blame is a significant first step in turning unhealthy confrontation into healthy dialogue. With gentleness, patience, and a deep measure of understanding, couples can live in the happy middle without jumping to conclusions.

Of all the issues shared in my one-on-one mentorship programs, fear is mentioned most often. In my own life, fear has kept me from moving forward in faith, hindered my trust in God, and burdened my thoughts like a heavy weight. Thankfully, we...

At the start of every school year, it takes families a while to adjust to new schedules and routines, and it's easy to let prayer and Bible study take a back seat until things level out. So to give you a little encouragement and a boost for the...

In a few weeks, my husband and I will celebrate 34 years of marriage. We’ve been through some major life events as most couples have, and certainly, those experiences have strengthened our connection. But it’s also...

We learned that bridging the distance life creates takes concerted effort. It required us to recognize the danger of letting life take over without thoughtful planning for reconnection. It also required a lot of grace for one another, resisting...

When parents bring their baby home from the hospital, the furthest thing from their mind is that their child might one day choose the difficult road of prodigal living. Yet, many Christian parents experience the heartbreak of their children going...

The thing is, temptations that seem so good, often lose their appeal (and value) once you give in to them.

It was an ordinary day for the woman at the well, yet the most extraordinary thing happened. Jesus met her right where she was, flaws and all, and changed her life forever. Here are seven powerful truths from the woman at the well.Photo credit:...

Unlike some moms, I dreaded the end of summer break. It meant stricter bedtime schedules and morning alarms, which have always felt “pinchy” to me. On one hand, I loved shopping for school supplies and creating our family calendar, but there was...

Between strivings for control and misconceptions of what biblical submission really means lies a chasm of mistruths that stand in the way of healthy marriages.

My prayer for all of our marriages is that we won’t give up.

Intimacy is a sensitive topic, and the hindrances to oneness with our husbands affect us in more ways than we'd like to admit. But sometimes, admitting our struggle is the first step toward change. Here are seven hindrances to intimacy for women...

Here are a few reasons why silent treatments don’t work.

There have been times when I’ve been extremely involved in my grandchildren’s lives, and other times when I’ve allowed the distance to separate us. I’ve found it takes a lot of intentionality to maintain a close connection, and I won’t...

If you are in a constant state of discontentment over what your spouse is or isn’t doing, try treating them as if they’ve already arrived.

Here are 4 verses that undeniably describe the Trinity.