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Helping Kids Through The Anxiety-Filled Middle School Years
February 4, 2025
This fall, my oldest daughter starts middle school. In many ways, she’s a confident, talented, and accomplished young lady. In others, she’s still a little girl. Despite her advanced drawing skills and the numerous comics she’s created, her room is littered with stuffed animals and sparkles. The blankie I made for her when she was […]

Easy Ideas for a Better Back to School
February 3, 2025
Searching for ways to ease your children into the school year? Try these ideas for getting them accustomed to the routine of returning to school this year.

Overcoming the Back to School Blues
February 3, 2025
Does your kid have the back to school blues? Discover some tips to help your kids overcome their negative feelings about returning to school.

10 Simple Ideas for a Happier Marriage
January 27, 2025
Having a happier marriage may be easier than you think. You can do little things to add joy to your union. Here are inspiring stories written by couples on how they made their marriage happier.

Bible Verses to Read to Your Kids on Christmas
December 16, 2024
Take the time as a family dive into the Word and help further set the stage for what is to come on Christmas. Here are some bible verses to read to your kids this Christmas Eve.

How to Have a Great Christmas With Your Young Adults
December 16, 2024
Celebrating the holidays with clear communication and healthy boundaries with your young adults will make your time together more memorable and enjoyable.

Parental Gratitude
December 11, 2024
Gratitude rescues us from the trap of negative thinking and helps us enjoy life more. Learn how gratitude is one of the seven traits of effective parenting.

Hard Prayers to Pray for Your Kids
December 3, 2024
God wants only the best for us, and He allows us to experience Him more fully and be a part of what He is doing when we pray from an eternal perspective.

Why is Advent Important?
December 2, 2024
Advent is a time of hope. When we show our children Advent’s profound truths, they receive a higher hope than anything this world can offer.

3 TIPS FOR INTENTIONALLY CONNECTING WITH YOUR SPOUSE
November 27, 2024
As we seek to focus on the significance of Jesus’ birth amid all the hustle and bustle of the season, another crucial part of Christmas is often lost.

HOW TO ALIGN YOUR DREAMS AS A COUPLE
November 26, 2024
I wasn’t fully on board with my wife’s dreams to adopt. But we finally found ourselves on the same page. We have some suggestions for aligning your dreams so that you’re headed toward the same goal.

Raising Flexible Thinkers
November 24, 2024
Help your child cultivate flexible thinking as a valuable life skill

Strong-Willed Women Mothering Strong-Willed Children
November 24, 2024
If you’re a strong-willed woman, it can be tough to parent a younger version of yourself. But you also have a definite advantage… you know what it’s like to be a strong-willed child.

The Power and Importance of a Father’s Role in Child Development
November 21, 2024
God’s Word clearly indicates that fathers bring power to the parenting relationship.

Transforming Disrespectful Behavior in Teens
November 21, 2024
Understanding our internal responses when a teen is disrespectful helps us choose God’s peace over inner chaos.

The Hidden Traps of Wicca
November 21, 2024
Learn what Wicca is, its followers interest in the beliefs and principles, and God’s perspective on Wicca.

Motivate Your Kids to Read Today
November 20, 2024
In today’s culture, reading is one way to help your kids attain more academically. Here are some ideas to create a culture of reading in your home.

Building Character in Your Princess
November 19, 2024
Without parental guidance, our daughters may only notice the external beauty of princesses in books and movies, and not the valuable character qualities that will make them true leaders.

WHAT IS INTIMACY?
November 17, 2024
What is intimacy? What is the definition of intimacy? Sometimes people will do just about anything to get close to someone they find interesting, intriguing, or just plain irresistible. Is that being intimate?
“Our souls crave intimacy.” — Erwin Raphael McManus

HOW TO COMMUNICATE BETTER WITH YOUR HUSBAND
November 17, 2024
Erin Smalley challenges wives to avoid criticizing their husbands. She’s found that effective communication in marriage includes encouragement and positive feedback.

HOW CAN I FORGIVE MY SPOUSE?
November 17, 2024
To overcome unforgiveness, we need to deal with our emotional wounds and let them heal.

Talking to Your Daughter about Her Worth, Identity, and Beauty
September 30, 2024
Talking to your daughter through the years about her worth, identity, and beauty requires your consistent compassion and investment. Learn more about how to maintain these conversations throughout each age and stage of her life.

Is “Gentle Parenting” Really All that Gentle?
September 3, 2024
How does this parenting style really play out in practical ways?

MARRIAGE AND MONEY: WHAT DOES GOD EXPECT?
August 8, 2024
Money issues can cause big problems in marriage. It’s important to understand God’s plan for our finances and work to be good stewards of his property. Here are some tips to help do that.

A LAUGH BETWEEN US
July 25, 2024
When you first got married, you laughed all the time with your spouse. You loved to play with your beloved, and you took delight in him or her. But it’s been a while, hasn’t it? Has the fun evaporated from your marriage due to the heat of stress or responsibility?
Laughter can help with that. After all, a joyful heart is good medicine!

Signs of Screen Addiction in Children and How to Help
July 14, 2024
Screen addiction is a rising concern affecting kids and adults. Excessive screen time harms health and social interactions. Recognizing signs and taking action can restore balance in your home.

ENDURING BONDS OF MARRIAGE: BUILDING A LASTING LOVE
June 18, 2024
Authors Bill and Pam Farrel look back on some of life’s storms that helped them build a lasting, enduring love in their marriage. They offer some tips that will help you do just that.

A New Dream Job: Social Media Influencers
June 18, 2024
Is there really a path to online fame and easy money for our kids?

3 Things Your Teens Fear the Most
May 17, 2024
What do your teens fear most? It’s different than what you fear for them. Dr. Kevin Leman discusses three things you may not realize your teens fear and what they need from you so they can stop being afraid.

WARNING SIGNS THAT YOUR SPOUSE HAS MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
May 17, 2024
When spouses stay alert to changes in each other, they can catch warning signs of possible mental health issues early on and seek the help they need.

Living Together but not Married? Consider the Power of the Vow
May 15, 2024
A marriage vow is a special and powerful promise — and we need it for many reasons. If you’re living together but you’re not married yet, consider the power of the vow.

5 Characteristics of Biblical Discipline
May 8, 2024
Sometimes it’s hard to know if you’re disciplining your children effectively. Try using these five measures from the Bible.

Five Newlywed Pitfalls
April 22, 2024
Navigating a new marriage may not be as easy as the movies make it seem, but with an attentive eye and an earnest heart, you can avoid these pitfalls and have a beautiful newlywed season.

Confident, Selfless, Grounded: Helping Tween and Teen Daughters Navigate Friendships
April 18, 2024
A girl grounded in her identity will still feel discouraged when she doesn’t have the relational connections she craves, but a lack of friends won’t define her. And it won’t destroy her. And if she’s practicing confidence and selflessness, the lonely seasons won’t last forever.

The Creation of Woman: Affirming Your Daughter’s Identity
April 18, 2024
For Christian families, there’s an overwhelming importance upon understanding the roles of female and male. However, our culture emphasizes different aspects of these roles from Christianity. In the Christian context, the origin point for this conversation lies at the beginning: the creation of woman and man.

BUILD A KINGDOM MARRIAGE THROUGH DEVOTIONS FOR COUPLES
April 12, 2024
One way to strengthen your marriage is to study the Bible together. To start, you can read these devotions adapted from the Kingdom Marriage Devotional by Dr. Tony Evans.

UNDERSTANDING THE FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES
March 26, 2024
There are five basic love languages – five ways to express love emotionally. Each person has a primary love language that we must learn to speak if we want that person to feel loved.

LIVING TOGETHER BEFORE MARRIAGE: HOW TO HAVE A CONVERSATION WITH SOMEONE MAKING THE WRONG CHOICE
March 13, 2024
How do you counsel someone against living together before marriage — a decision counter to God’s Word? The first step is to seek knowledge.

5 Debilitating Lies Teenage Girls Believe
August 16, 2023
Teen girls can easily fall prey to these five lies. Battle them with truth and arm your daughter.

How to Help Your Adult Child Cope with Grief
May 31, 2023
I’ve found that ultimately, even when my children want to be respected as an adult, they also crave the comfort of a parent.

How To Help Your Teen Overcome Anxiety or Depression
May 22, 2023
Our kids need to know they are loved, worthy, valued and created on purpose for a purpose. Their difficulty in overcoming anxiety or depression does not define them.

Helping Someone Deal with Grief
May 18, 2023
The weight of sorrow can feel unbearable, but with compassion, understanding, and the love of God, it is possible to help someone who is grieving.

CARE FOR YOUR MARRIAGE WHILE CAREGIVING FOR PARENTS
May 18, 2023
Caregiving is a season, so it helps to have regular getaways for empathetic listening, caring conversations, essential evaluation, and the ongoing need for flexibility and modifications.

Build Your Child’s Confidence Through Chores
May 18, 2023
Children build their self-confidence through learning small, real life skills.

Magic in Media: Harmless Fantasy?
May 18, 2023
Understanding our children’s mental and spiritual development plays an important role in how they will interpret the worldview presented in today’s media.

Affirming Mothers Every Day
May 18, 2023
Wives and mothers desire expressed and demonstrated respect rather than the mere avoidance of disrespect.

The Power of a Mother’s Love
May 16, 2023
A mother’s love needs to be given unconditionally to establish trust and a firm foundation of emotional intimacy in a child’s life.

Practicing Generosity as a Family
May 9, 2023
Money can have a strong hold over us. Giving it away breaks that hold.

IS CHILDHOOD TRAUMA IMPACTING YOUR MARRIAGE?
May 9, 2023
Each person comes to their wedding with a unique set of life experiences and levels of childhood trauma that impact the marriage relationship.

FOR A SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE, AVOID THESE 5 RS
May 5, 2023
The most common complaint among married couples is a lack of communication. Too much conflict is among the top five reasons people divorce.

How Do I Keep My Anxiety from Affecting My Parenting?
May 5, 2023
Addressing anxiety in your parenting can be difficult. But there are ways to practically and appropriately manage your anxiety and stress to serve and love your family well.

MOTHER’S DAY – SACRED SPACE AND PROFOUND PLACE
May 4, 2023
Through the years, I have come to understand that Mother’s Day, oftentimes, encompasses a myriad of emotions. The dichotomy of immense joy coupled with unbelievable sadness and grief. It is a sacred space where mere words struggle to fill the void and can serve as a reminder of unfathomable anguish and represent immeasurable heartache.

HEALING FROM INFIDELITY: HOW TO REKINDLE INTIMACY AND CONNECTION IN YOUR MARRIAGE
April 28, 2023
It’s hard work to rebuild trust and intimacy after the betrayal of infidelity, but when both partners are willing to do the work, it’s worth it.

How to Deal With Bullying
April 26, 2023
How to know if your child is being bullied, and what to do if your child is the one bullying others.

5 WAYS HELPING OTHERS CAN IMPROVE MY MARRIAGE
April 26, 2023
Helping others together as a couple can make your marriage stronger.

DISCOVER THE JOY OF HELPING YOUR SPOUSE SUCCEED
April 26, 2023
When you discover the joy of helping your spouse succeed, you begin to establish or restore emotional health, respect, support and encouragement in your marriage.

Let’s Help Our Kids Manage Money Well
April 21, 2023
“As a young person, I didn’t realize the impact that early financial habits would have on my future,” says the author in this book excerpt. Join him on a journey of personal discovery and learn about practical and biblical lessons for wise money management.

COMMUNICATE WITH CLARITY, TIMING AND TEMPO
April 21, 2023
Great communication is more than an illusion

CHOOSING AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE AND AWE IN MARRIAGE
April 21, 2023
Is it possible to practice a deep sense of awe and an attitude of gratitude in the ordinary moments of marriage?

ADHD AND MARRIAGE: HOW TO HANDLE COMMON CONFLICT PATTERNS
April 21, 2023
When ADHD and marriage go together, you can face repeating conflict patterns. But you can lessen those patterns and strengthen your marriage.

Prevent the Sexualization of Your Daughter
April 20, 2023
The sexualization of young girls has numerous effects on mental health, identity, and sexuality. However, as a a parent, you can positively shape your daughter’s development throughout the critical ages and stages of her life.

Depression in the Christian Family
April 20, 2023
Many godly, Christ-centered homes struggle with clinical depression. Here’s one family’s story.

30-SECOND MARRIAGE BOOSTERS
April 18, 2023
Couples can find the balance between a busy life and a growing relationship, and they can further enhance their love with these simple, 30-second habits.

How Can I Help My Toddler Learn to Obey?
April 18, 2023
Teaching your toddler to obey is one of the most important building blocks for their continued development. Learn how to establish a healthy foundation of obedience in your home.

DATE YOUR MATE
April 17, 2023
If we are not diligent to date our mate, the business and busyness of life can infringe until we spend less time together now that we are married than we did before our vows.

MARRIAGE AND MONEY: WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT?
April 11, 2023
Having open and honest communication around money management, you and your partner can share personal goals and concerns, understand each other’s financial habits, establish alignment, and agree upon a shared vision.

The Dangerous Trend of Manifesting and Witchcraft on Social Media
April 4, 2023
Manifesting your dreams is a dangerous trend sweeping through our schools and social media. Manifesting and setting intentions is witchcraft.

How to Teach Your Kids Patience
March 31, 2023
Help your kids understand the importance of patience through these age-appropriate activities.

Parenting Adult Children Through Prayer
March 31, 2023
Spending time in intimate conversation with our Heavenly Father on behalf of our kids can take away the feeling of powerlessness that we sometimes battle. These times spent with God can renew our sense of hope, open our eyes to what God is doing now in our kids’ lives, and impact our interactions with our children.

Witchcraft: What Christian Parents Need to Know
March 22, 2023
Witchcraft is a difficult subject to broach in Christian circles. Many people are so uncomfortable with it, they don’t even want to discuss it, and don’t believe it is real.

DATE YOUR MATE
March 16, 2023
If we are not diligent to date our mate, the business and busyness of life can infringe until we spend less time together now that we are married than we did before our vows.

How To Get Your Kids Talking
February 28, 2023
As a parent, you know each child is different. Some are talkative, some are not. For children to communicate well, we have to take the first steps to teach them.

Grow Together in Faith With Family Prayer
February 28, 2023
Praying as a family can be much more than a bedtime ritual.

DOES YOUR WIFE FEEL LOVED?
February 28, 2023
A husband should care for his wife with the same intensity he nourishes his own body. So husbands must spend time every day doing things that help a wife feel loved.

Raising Little Boys
February 27, 2023
It didn’t take me long to see my little boy acted differently than his five big sisters.

TRAINING DAY: HOW HUSBANDS CAN PREPARE FOR ADVERSITY
February 27, 2023
As I strive to honor God in my marriage, I am consistently learning—and observing—that a godly marriage is strengthened when a husband meets the highs and lows of life with consistent faithfulness, love, and devotion.

4 Essential Parenting Tips to Raising Responsible Kids
February 27, 2023
There’s no magic formula to raising children. There are, however, time test principles that help.

Prevent the Sexualization of Your Daughter
February 16, 2023
The sexualization of young girls has numerous effects on mental health, identity, and sexuality. However, as a a parent, you can positively shape your daughter’s development throughout the critical ages and stages of her life.

Teen Defiance? Look for Emotional Wounds
February 16, 2023
If you have been wondering, “Why is my good kid, all of a sudden, defiant?” Emotional wounds could be the underlying culprit.

FISHING FOR CONNECTION WITH MY HUSBAND
February 15, 2023
Understanding my husband’s hobbies brought us closer together

4 Parenting Styles and Effective Child Discipline
February 10, 2023
How do you get your children to obey, and what should you do when they won’t?

Why Has Astrology Become So Popular With Teens?
February 10, 2023
Astrology has saturated social media, teens are drawn to it believing it is harmless.

I WAS THAT “CLUMP OF CELLS”
February 9, 2023
Despite my relatively thick skin, there is one popular phrase from the mouths of abortion promoters that always gets under my skin: a pregnancy is merely a “clump of cells.” The phrase bothers me for a few reasons.

HOW TO HELP A FRIEND WHO HAS MARRIAGE PROBLEMS
February 1, 2023
We need the encouragement of friends and family — not just when a marriage begins, but to keep it from ending. Our loved ones can make the difference between relationship life and death.

IS YOUR MARRIAGE WORTH IMITATING?
January 31, 2023
Our kids are constantly watching us, and how we treat our spouse is probably how our children will treat their own spouse someday. Your marriage is your child’s blueprint for intimacy and relationships.

WOMEN ADDICTED TO PORN: GOD WANTS TO SET YOU FREE
January 30, 2023
God wants to heal women addicted to porn, just as he did with me. He wants the best for you and your marriage. Here’s what you should know.

RESPONDING TO THE MUSIC
January 26, 2023
God has called husbands and wives to serve as unique vessels of His love for the other.

Loving Your Pregnant Teenager
January 24, 2023
Parenting your pregnant teen is a whole new level of motherhood. It can also be a deepening of your relationship.

Helping Kids Stand Firm While Navigating the Ever-Changing Landscape of Transgenderism
January 23, 2023
There is a crucial shift in youth culture, and Christian teens need to understand transgenderism as well as how to respond in love and truth.

MARRIAGE: A SACRED DANCE
January 18, 2023
A basic understanding of God, and how He created humans, will help develop deeper intimacy in marriage.

Are You Protecting Your Kids Enough?
January 12, 2023
There is a balance in protecting our kids from harm and giving them the freedom to fail, struggle, and the skills to succeed.

What Conscious Parenting Is Missing
January 12, 2023
What do you know about conscious parenting? Learn more about how this parenting approach and how you can develop a healthy relationship with your child starting with your parenting style.

Mom: Friend or Foe?
January 12, 2023
Ask the Lord to give you empathy for your mother, to help you understand, and to show you how you can love and support her in her struggles.

5 Tips for Keeping Your Kids’ Phone Time Under Control
January 11, 2023
Phones are everywhere these days. Knowing how to approach phone time for your kids can be tricky. But here are some strategies for how to create a healthy environment for your kids.

HOW TO HANDLE ARGUMENTS IN MARRIAGE
January 11, 2023
Conflict can lead you toward a deeper marriage connection