Blog for Christian Families, Parenting, & Marriage

Just one of the cool things about churches is they can make anything happen if everyone pitches in. A couple in the congregation wants to adopt a child? Everyone gives ...

I’m sure you remember being a teen. If you were anything like me, reading was not a hobby for you!! And if reading was a hobby, then I would imagine ...

Once you have children, all those little things you recall hearing your parents say over, and over, and over when you were a child suddenly come back. But now, you ...

“Love the Lord your God, listen to his voice and hold fast to him. For the Lord is your life.” – Deuteronomy 30:20Stop worrying, and listen carefully for My voice. ...

We spend a lot of time outside in the summer. We smear on some sunscreen, spritz on herbal bug spray, and head into the great outdoors.There’s so much to experience.In ...

Sometimes we just let go because we were supposed to let go. Not because something better is in view. God just makes it clear that the time has come.Letting go ...

Watch the Conversation with Jim Daly:What does it take to be a good dad? As it turns out, many want to know, but only one man tackles the topic in ...

My seven-year-old boy loves sports. So far, he has played soccer, baseball, football, floor hockey, lacrosse, and basketball. When I ask him which one is his favorite, he has a ...

Okay, go ahead and try to fill in the following sentences with the word that fits in the blank. We’re talking about prejudice here, so don’t cop out and act ...

There is nothing that can prepare you for having a newborn baby in your home, but if you’re like my husband and I you will try to be prepared. We ...

The 4th of July is almost here and we’re really looking forward to the festivities it brings.From parades to fireworks and homemade ice cream. It’s all wonderful, isn’t it?However, a ...

Have you ever wondered how to attract the right friends? Or perhaps how to guide your children in selecting good friends?It should come as no surprise that the answer can ...

You know what’s easy for a child? A child has more understanding of God’s love and understanding than we do. They don’t need to see nails or crowns of thorns ...

I didn’t grow up in a Christian home.My parents were (and still are) loving, supportive, involved, and hardworking. But I didn’t grow up going to church, reading the Bible, listening ...

Ultimately, no one can save our daughters better than our daughters themselves.Ideally, young girls will know enough to see trouble coming and avoid it, but wisdom is a hard-earned commodity. ...

Do you want to travel somewhere new this summer but find yourself stuck at home? In my family, we love to travel, love to explore, and love to read!Try traveling ...