Family Update

The bigger topic in this part of Paul’s letter is living the Christian life appropriately, how to have healthy relationships between believers, and what Christian marriage should look like. After he addresses wives, he addresses husbands.

As parents, we must have a firm grip on the gospel ourselves, and be committed to teaching it, speaking of it, and illustrating it in our daily lives, so that our children will not only hear it, but see it and desire it for themselves. Our job is to imprint the truths of the gospel on their minds and hearts, and to pray diligently that the Holy Spirit will draw them, convict them of sin, and give them a clear understanding of the gospel.

6 Crucial Tips to Elevate Your Marriage to a Testament of Hope

Learn how to approach this tough topic with clarity, compassion, and the unshakable truth of Scripture, rooted in God’s justice and love.

To grieve together as a family in a healing and unifying way, practice sensitivity, shared remembrance, humility, laughter, meaningful traditions, worship, digital connection, and discernment in what you share.

Beat winter doldrums with these simple, comforting, and family-approved recipes, from creamy potato soup to classic chicken and rice. Discover how easy it is to add your personal touch to these hearty dishes for a more satisfying mealtime.

What if marriage is so hard we can hardly utter words of hope? This is where we must pray God’s Word. Praying God’s Word gives us the words when we have none.

Leadership of your family is an enormous responsibility for your husband, and he needs your support. Here is how you can partner with your husband and encourage him, even when he lets you down.

It is one thing to love someone the way you love yourself. It is completely different to love someone the way Jesus loves you. This begs me to ask - how has Jesus loved you?

We pray for all the multitude of new relationships our graduates will form. Lord, we ask that they find a local church and get plugged in wherever they go.It is ourhope theydon't abandonthe practice of gathering together with the saints.Lord, we ask for godly friendswho willdraw them closer to You, not lead them astray.

It's important to remind ourselves daily that our primary role right now is not a friend, Uber driver, cook, personal shopper, or even caretaker. As Christian parents trying to guide our teens through the formative years, we are first and foremost protectors, battling on the front lines of a spiritual war for the souls of our children. Period.

If in your efforts to conceive a baby you’re struggling with doubt and despair, here are seven powerful prayers inspired by biblical women who faced the same struggles.

As loving, reassuring words can encourage and comfort us throughout our lives, unloving and discouraging phrases spoken to us by the parents we love, look up to, and depend on the most can cause just as much heartache, sorrow, and distress.

When you learn to let go and allow your newlywed children to establish their own family unit under the Lord’s authority, you are showing respect for the God-ordained sanctity of marriage. This in turn allows the couple to grow closer together as one. Avoid the temptation to interfere, manipulate, or dictate their decision-making process.

How many times have you been upset about something, and you only wished your spouse would have responded to you with the words "I understand." I bet it would have kept you from going to bed angry.