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When we feel responsible for our kids’ health, appearance, friendships, education, spiritual growth and more, we can easily become consumed with trying to maintain a perfect life.

My prayer (for all of us) is that we’ll start seeing the benefits of aging and how growing older can be a beautiful season of reflection, relationship, and renewal.

Please join me today as I offer a peaceful prayer for everyone faced with difficult decisions. My hope is that you’ll be able to surrender everything to God and trust Him to guard, guide, and bless you.

As you prioritize your spouse's happiness, there's a good chance you'll want to do even more for them. Hopefully, this will lead to a healthy give-and-take effect that will encourage you both to keep seeking ways to please one another.

Especially in light of modern culture, sex as God intended it has been buried beneath distorted Hollywood imagery and hyper-sexualized media. It’s no wonder some Christians are insecure about sex and become fearful of not measuring up or feeling...

Many of us feel like we are competing with technology. It’s become a battle for time, attention, and memories we want to make with our grandkids. And more often than not, it seems like technology is winning.

There are many things we can base our marriages on, including deep connection, physical attraction, and compatibility. But none of these things make for secure marriages that flourish within the will of God. While couples may set healthy...

Keep in mind that your child's view of things might differ from yours. You might be tempted to argue about the details when, in reality, there's usually a root issue that needs to be addressed. Try sticking to the main facts without getting lost...

These are serious questions that deserve serious thought. Of course, no one says you have to post anything on social media. It’s always optional. However, what if your public support of the decision is an opportunity to share your faith and lead...

We speak the name of Jesus over the situation and trust Him to intercede on our behalf. And we know that whatever the Spirit prays, it is in accordance with the will of God. There is great comfort in this!

One of the best things about homeschooling is that you get to choose as many science experiments as you like! After all, hands-on learning often makes the most significant impact on young minds. If you're looking for more Bible-based science...

There is such a thing as being too agreeable, and if you’re like me, you’re looking for better ways to promote peace without compromise.

Make no mistake—there is a spiritual battle going on, waging war against intimacy in marriage. The enemy knows that if he can diminish the closeness God designed, division will eventually build a chasm far and wide.

"I don't do resolutions," I recently heard a favorite podcaster say. I was surprised by her words because she'd always promoted goal-setting and moving forward with purpose. But she got me thinking…what is a resolution, anyway?One dictionary...

We might not always feel like praying, but when we commit to it in obedience to God, our feelings often follow. Praying continually for our spouses becomes an easy habit when we approach it with purpose and devotion. In this, God sees our...

When both of you decide to let most things go while openly discussing the important issues, communication in your marriage will take on a whole new angle. The petty, insignificant things will diminish, while matters of the heart will be handled...

Shiftwork can put a strain on marriage for sure, but it also provides opportunities to serve our spouses with grace and understanding, bear with one another in love, and lean on God for strength.

According to one definition, being idealistic is “dreaming of perfection, either in yourself or others.”  

Sisters, He's got this. He's got you. He knows all about the uneasiness of your heart, and He longs for you to keep your eyes focused on Him - the Author and Perfecter of your faith. Remember the words of the old chorus: Turn your eyes upon Jesus,...

This might be one of the most important articles I've ever written. As I describe God's love for His people, my heart is overwhelmed with the desire for every person reading this to know and experience the fullness of Christ's love...