Family Update Archives

Whether you are a parent, caregiver, kids ministry volunteer, or another fantastic human who loves to teach kids the Word of God, I hope my simple...

Though it tries to refashion and revive the Cinderella narrative with new music and modern themes, sometimes it’s best to respect traditional...

Don’t be silent about the things you admire about your spouse. Let your husband or wife hear it. Let others hear it, too. Your love for your spouse...

Withdrawing is not something new. Watch your four year old pout and you’ll recognize the early signs of ‘the silent treatment.’

Are our words building up our children? Are they providing the grace that they need and soothing their hearts, rather than accusing them? Careless,...

As parents, we have the privilege of helping them create memories that can last a lifetime and set a firm foundation for them to fully accept...

Men’s minds are like waffles; compartmentalizing thoughts into boxes. Women’s minds are like spaghetti; our thoughts connecting all over the place.

What I find to be amazing is that when one person accepted Christ in the Bible, the whole family often followed after. Our homes are the breeding...

There may have never been a generation yet with such a capacity to love and create unity, but they are falling away because of misconceptions and...

Proverbs 18:22 says, “He who finds a wife finds a good thing, And obtains favor from the Lord” (NKJV). Let’s celebrate 3 reasons...

Prayer is critical to our faith journey and helps us remain in an active relationship with God. If you have been blessed with children, parenting...

The dinner table is a place where we can slow down and take the time to mindfully savor our food and each other's company. It's a family ritual...

Hospitality means making people feel welcome. You can welcome people into your life in all kinds of ways! And the blessing of embracing someone...

In our family, our daughters' inquiries often revolve around the subject of faith. Surely, reading the Bible, praying everyday and attending church...

As we feel the pressure of navigating a new, less conventional school year, be reminded that God is with you in this crazy season! He has not...