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The relationship skills they need to navigate romance with wisdom come from seeds planted in their childhood. Those same qualities mature to develop them into joy-filled adults with fulfilling family lives - and hopefully a romantic love that...

So, what does it mean to “abide” in Jesus? We could take the rest of the year to explore this vital question, but for today we’ll note that it means at least the decision to surrender every dimension of our lives to his lordship. Whatever the...

If I were to chronicle and categorize the hours of my adult life, the majority of my time would have surely been devoted to pastoral counseling. And there is no busier time of the year for pastoral counseling than the weeks following the new year....

How often have you tried to get important messages to your husband, only to find that he’s just not listening to you? Many wives experience frustration when trying to communicate with their spouses. But it is possible to get through – if you...

The Bible is clear that only God is worthy of worship and praise, and Christians have a calling and a responsibility to share the Gospel with the people of the world who are still deceived by the practice of ancestor worship.

The Bible contains several verses that address witchcraft, sorcery, and the practice of magic. These verses take a negative view of such practices, considering them incompatible with the worship of God and often condemning them.

Fear is almost palpable all around us in this world... but we don't have to let it win.

If you have been watching the church world at all in recent months, I don’t need to walk you through the brouhaha surrounding Beth Moore leaving the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) over her calling to teach, or the attempt by the SBC to remove...

Amidst the every-day-ness of motherhood it’s easy to lose sight of the long-term benefits of your hard work. But stick to your guns when it comes to discipline, and you will reap wonderful benefits--and so will your children! 

We all feel angry sometimes. We may justify our anger with words like, "well, I'm just disappointed." The fact is that the Bible has some very clear things to say about anger and what we do with it.

A mentee feels more at home if she knows the mentor is genuine, overcame obstacles, and faces life with a positive attitude. Share your faith and how prayer and trusting God make a difference. This helps her trust that you may not have all the...

The central theme of the beautiful story of when Mary visits Elizabeth is the unshakeable unquestioning faith of both women.

A rainbow baby is a child born to a family that has previously lost a child due to miscarriage, stillbirth, or death during infancy. They are a miracle, but understandably can come with an array of complex emotions.

These candy-coated concoctions are a sweet escape from the heartaches of this life, but Hallmark isn’t heaven.

Adults become stressed and overwhelmed leading into Christmas--it makes for a lot of hustle and bustle and fewer moments enjoying your family. While I have not cracked the code on thriving in December, there some things we can do to be more...

Good parents want to say yes and bless their kids. But, good parents also want to see their kids ask for, want, and seek the right things. When I make my plan to make my life better – God laughs. When I seek God's plan to improve my life, God says...

And the best part is that His blessed gift of marriage was meant for us to experience His incredible love and utter joy in this life. So, let’s reignite those sparks and get back to our humble beginnings by truly understanding what God wants for...

God may have you exactly where He wants you at the job you are in, and He is preparing you for what's next. So, I certainly don't want you to get ahead of yourself. But perhaps the Holy Spirit, which is that tug in your heart, is calling you to...

Maybe lighter theology and heavier bass could help suppress the exodus of youth from Western churches. Or maybe the youth are missing roots.