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Healthy debate teaches much-needed communication skills. It does not, however, produce divisiveness or rudeness. This misconception usually stems from a misunderstanding of what an argument is. Some view an argument as nothing more than a fight...

In my years as a pediatrician and a parent of four, I’ve recognized two common mistakes parents make that seem like a good idea but are actually detrimental to their children: protection and praise.

I ran across several articles about local church fights that have spilled out onto the Internet. A few thoughts on why this isn't surprising and why we'll probably see more of it in the future.

If you are in a season where you feel the internal struggle of knowing you were created for more than where you are today, I believe it is because God wants to do a new thing inside of you. Here are a few tips on what to do when you feel like you...

In 2019 the average North American spent about nine hours a day on screens. Then the pandemic hit. Locked in our homes with little to do, we spent even more time staring at our glowing companions. Over two years later, our increased screen usage...

Acknowledging the Samaritan woman meant Jesus saw her plight and how unfair it was for her to be shunned. The point is not that Jesus talked to the woman instead of the man but simply that she was seen, she was heard, and she mattered.

Through the process, you may have lots of communication, or you may have none with the child's parents. Whatever the case, this might take an emotional and mental toll on the biological mother to lose her child. Pray that God will take care of...

Let’s face it. Some things are difficult to talk through. But the truth is this, if we don't talk with them, someone else will.

God gives crazy dreams to His people. But, He is always faithful to fulfill those dreams.

One of the deepest comforts we have is that God is not only there, watching and handling it all, but that He hears us. The Bible contains so many examples of times God has intervened to help when all seemed lost. Certainly the prophet Daniel’s...

Trying to out-serve your spouse should be a fun, joyful part of your marriage. If it feels like a chore, then you’re doing it wrong. But if you do it and do well, your marriage will flourish, and the act of serving will start to feel as natural as...

We can be sure, the devil’s working overtime. He never takes a Christmas vacation.

It appears to be more acceptable in our society to be athletically gifted, or musically gifted, or artistically gifted, or even socially gifted (leadership), than it is to be academically gifted. Parents need to search out the best in education,...

But how can Christ followers be so heartless? Can you imagine Jesus shooing a leper or shaming a prostitute? After all, He sacrificed His life not just for frazzled single parents but also coldhearted child abusers and crooked criminals. So how...

We live in a world where jealousy, envy, and comparison trump most everything else. It seems the most important thing is how many followers we have, how we can destroy others to get ahead or to be mean in general, and how we are going to get the...

In recent years, there have been some great Christian books on anxiety published. For believers who are wrestling with anxiety, these books can be a great encouragement.

How do we as leaders get youth–especially those who are on the brink of adulthood—to prioritize their faith? Here are six amazing ways to teach them how to do that.

Would your spouse be surprised by your calendar, your budget, or your heart? This guide walks you through why real transparency matters in a godly marriage.

Does prayer really change things? We hear that it does. There are affirming statements printed and framed, encouragement reminders painted on knick-knacks, sold on tee-shirts, and more. But are we experiencing the changing power of prayer on a...