Do we have to be perfect parents if we want our kids to find God’s peace in this life? Hardly! But we do need to point them to the One who is perfect.
We know what you're arguing about. Grab pointers to deal with the issues nagging your marriage and how to approach conflict like a pro.
As I start another new year without my husband, I will strive to live in light of what grief has taught me about the fleeting nature of life.
If you're looking to take your next date-night convo to the next level, try out these 25 questions to ask your spouse.
Obviously, sexual stress negatively impacts a marriage. Blended-family marriages are no different, but the nature of the stressors is different.
Our marriage proves “opposites attract” to be true, but it doesn’t come easy. Thankfully, we've learned we also complement each other well.
When you’ve been hurt by a parent, forgiveness can be hard hard, but letting go of resentment is possible. Here are three things to remember.
Most of us dream of deeper emotional intimacy with our spouse but have no idea how to achieve it. Instead, we tend numb or fix what we feel.
Different values aren’t just “out there,” they’re in your living room. Amidst all your loss and hurt, can family conflict grow you stronger?
Conversations with external processors can feel like a firehose to the face. A few tips on how to converse well.
If you’re dreaming of a healthy marriage, start with healthy habits. Here are seven to consider establishing for a stronger relationship.
Emotional flooding makes every marital conflict feel like an emergency. How do you slow down so every argument doesn’t lead to devastation?
Why are unhealthy habits so much easier to form than healthy ones? Here are 16 to watch out for in your marriage.
Each of us carries a playbook of marriage strategies in our relationship. But what do you do when those plans no longer work?
The Gratitude Project: Hands-on Thankfulness for Families “This is so stupid!” “Man, their family always has the latest phones.” “I want more screen time!” “His is better.” “That’s not fair!” You’ve heard it all–from your kids, even in yourself. But you know you and your kids have what they need. So maybe you’re realizing that […]
Rest. Deeply. At night—in the absence of sleep or the presence of nightmares—fear shouts in our ears. Our hearts race and rest evaporates. God knows our need for sleep, and its connection to our peace, trust, and wholeness. It’s why we’ve gathered these verses and short prayers for yourself or a child, declaring and reminding […]
Speak. Easy. With all this unexpected time together lately, you might be baffled that you’re actually understanding each other less. Is communication really this hard? We get it. And we’re ready for you with Communication 101: a meaty downloadable eBook full of actionable ideas and aha-moments to help you connect and get to the heart […]
We’re called to “give thanks in all circumstances…” But with its challenges, it can be hard to name things to give thanks for this year.
As my son and I talked through his anxiety about the election, I realized his fears ran much deeper than mere policy preferences.
Anger issues make our homes feel like an emotional battlefield. But with planting and perseverance, we may discover the field we’re on is actually a garden.
Unshaken: Searching for stability in a troubled world It’s no secret: our world is facing an unprecedented time. There’s plenty of reason to be anxious. Afraid. Uncertain about tomorrow and even uncertain about today. Everyone around the globe is feeling the impact, even inside our own homes. At a time like this, when life feels […]
My heart grieves as friends describe new struggles and blended family stress during the pandemic. It feels like too much to manage some days, doesn’t it?
A recent article predicted a rise in divorces due to the COVID-19 quarantine. Here are four ways you can avoid becoming a coronavirus divorce statistic.
The brain magnet has shown that attachment—specifically, joyful attachment—is the most powerful motivator in life. No doubt, joy in marriage changes a home.
In the wake of tragic events, it’s tempting to feel hopeless or point fingers at others. Here are some practical ways I can respond now.
Does anybody notice me? Am I pretty enough? Good enough? Ayesha Curry's open interview voiced concerns that most women aren't brave enough to express.
I saw a hashtag on Twitter this week about why people who have been sexually abused might choose not to report it.
Early in our marriage, these simple principles changed our hearts and transformed our relationship.
What started as a family reunion turned into a time of intense gratitude for the goodness of God in giving us the years my husband and I have had together
