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The best dates aren't always the ones that go according to plan. Discover how awkward moments, unexpected mishaps, and trying something new together can reveal character, deepen your connection, and help you grow in Christlike love—whether you're dating or married.
Children notice when their parents’ actions don't match their words—and those contradictions can have lasting consequences. Discover why integrity at home is essential to building trust, shaping character, and passing on a genuine faith in Christ.
The mission of introducing one's children to the Christian faith can be likened to a three-man relay race. First, your father runs his lap around the track, carrying the baton, which represents the gospel of Jesus Christ. At the appropriate moment, he hands the baton to you, and you begin your journey around the track. Then finally, the time will come when you must get the baton safely in the hands of your child.
When everyday routines begin to feel exhausting and endlessly repetitive, it’s easy to wonder if there’s something more. Discover how ordinary moments can become opportunities for gratitude, worship, and experiencing God’s presence right where you are.
One of the phenomena that make parenting in our time so complicated is social media. Interactive digital platforms like X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok simply did not exist when many of us parents were growing up. Nowadays, however, smartphones and the social media they feature have become ubiquitous.
When you review the mental scrapbook of images from your marriage, we hope it is filled with happy memories of the "big moments" you've shared together. But also be sure to include snapshots of those joyful, everyday events that make each day of marriage something special.
We live in a culture that often struggles to love people who do not fit the mold. Even in Christian circles, those who are different, disabled, socially awkward, or hard to understand can be overlooked and avoided. But when we distance ourselves from people who exceed our comfort zones, we do more than hurt them—we may miss what God wants to accomplish through us.
What are we to believe when we discover "life as it is" turns out to be very different than "life as it is supposed to be"? We often stumble toward one of several conclusions, all of which are potentially damaging to our faith
Not all children will heed a call to faith that early or dramatically, of course—nor should they be expected to. Yet it is important to note that my own conversion at that young age was possible because of my parents' example.
When your teen begins asking hard questions about God and faith, it doesn’t necessarily mean he or she is walking away. Discover how parents can welcome those questions, build trust, and use these formative years to help their children grow in a faith of their own.
