Family Update Archives

“I don’t need your help!” How do you respond to statements like these from your teenager?

There’s no question as to the pain and confusion that the issue of premarital sexual intimacy causes for couples young and old.

Once you have decided to give her a smart phone, here’s what she needs to know before you place te phone in her hands.

First, Daniel comes up with a plan and builds a coalition of likeminded individuals who will help that plan succeed.

"Dear Elisabeth, I ask for your forgiveness. Talking too much about “if” and “when” and “how” Mr. Right comes is not beneficial to either of us."

You can be surrounded by people but be lonely if you feel disconnected from them.

With divorce rates still at the halfway mark and millennials avoiding marriage altogether, it is quite evident that couples need help.

In order to have healthy, life-giving relationships with in-laws (or anyone), we have to continually pay attention to boundaries.

Biblical mothers from the Old and New Testaments were all women who changed the church because they were women who transformed history. They laid...

Raising kids in a world saturated with sex demands more attention than ever from parents. Whether or not we decide to talk openly with our kids,...

As you take the time to listen to your mate, value what they have to say. Honor their feedback and respond to that information.

These 3 easy ways to spiritually nurture your child without the overwhelm may sound simple—and they are—but don’t underestimate their...

These three traits can be cultivated in your marriage. It will take focus, intention and determination. Agree with your mate on this “3 Step Plan”...

Instead of asking yourself if you should get a divorce, ask yourself if you’re putting everything you can into your marriage.

I have known my mother-in-law for half of my life. If you buy into the stereotype that says mother-in-laws are intolerable, especially towards...