Blog for Christian Families, Parenting, & Marriage

I love a good laugh, especially the kind that makes me double over and desperately gasp for breath. I enjoy funny movies, good clean jokes, and innocent pranks. Often when ...

We learn pretty quickly in this life that part of being human is learning how to balance.We have to learn about balance as we begin to walk, as we learn ...

My husband and I have ten children. Yes, you heard that right… we are a family of twelve –with three biological and seven adopted children!Growing up I wanted a big ...

Trolling for MomsIf you could pick your ideal friends, whom would you choose? Would they be exactly like you or really different?I have a diverse group of friends, and I ...

Discovering God’s Purpose for You and Your FamilyEarly in our marriage my husband and I talked about the wonderful ideals we had for our family. We wanted a family that ...

I can’t tell you the exact date I asked Jesus to be King of my heart. I’m sure it was some time before age 7 or 8. We went to ...

One of my family’s favorite holidays is Valentine’s Day. We don’t go overboard with gifts, but it’s definitely fun to focus on the “love” aspect of the holiday and find ...

Every day we make choices either to feel threatened by or to benefit from our partner’s strengths. Do you encourage and appreciate the strengths your partner brings to your marriage ...

Eighteen years ago, a wondrous thing happened.On a torrential Valentine’s Day, in a small church in Southern California, I walked down the aisle and pledged my love and my life ...

We are called to be more like Christ. Right?I mean, I know we all know that as Christians, but sometimes that is easier said than done!We are filled with the ...

I’m a connoisseur of testimonies. And the most poignant prayer testimonies I’ve received over the years come from parents who are circling their children in prayer like never before. Parents ...

A few years back my husband and I created a family mission statement. As a part of that process we talked with our children about our family culture, in other ...

The Bible is rich and alive and sustaining to me. Every time I read it I find something new that I can apply to my life and grow. I want ...

Discipline is the way to life.Does this sound like an ironic statement? Most people think of discipline as a burden that is placed upon an individual. No child celebrates discipline. ...

If fairy tale movies have taught us anything, it’s that every princess needs a fairy godmother. When the damsel gets distressed, she simply cries out for help. A quick wave ...

Those who know Your name put their trust in You. — Psalm 9:10Not long ago I asked my children (ages 7 & 4) to share what words come to mind ...