A House Divided: Navigating Political Polarization

Does political polarization—that ever-increasing gap between political convictions—fill your family conversations with relational razor blades?

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.

Boys will be boys, unless we train them to be men. Here are some principles to keep in mind as you raise a boy to be a man.

It’s far more acceptable for men to be pro-women—or women to be pro-women!—than to honor your husband. But it’s been a jetpack for my marriage.

Rejection shows up at some point in most every stepparent’s life. If you’re not a stepparent yourself, you might wonder how to help. Here are a few ideas.

As I made the transition into adulthood, I knew I could always count on my dad. Here are five ways he helped me grow as I became a young adult.

They’re planning on living together before getting married. As a mentor, what’s your response look like?

I never expected to have another baby, period. Much less another baby who isn’t healthy. And even more, another baby who “should be aborted.”

Every school year has its challenges, but this year is one of a kind. Are you and your kids feeling a bit tossed about and in need of an anchor?

You may not find quick-and-easy answers to all your questions when you marry into a stepfamily. But with God’s help, you can lead your stepfamily well.

After a pandemic-filled year, back to school is offering its own challenges. But sharing the load with your spouse might be the key to surviving.

They were the marriage mentors we never knew we needed. They introduced us to Jesus and presented the allure of a marital commitment we hadn’t yet made.

What can you say? How can you help? Here, a few things to remember.

Kids often take up most of our physical, emotional, and spiritual energy. But when it comes down to it, who comes first, spouse or children?

It’s a myth that the older the child of divorce is, the easier it becomes. If your friend’s parents are divorcing, here are some ways to help.

When you’re asking, “Is my marriage over?”—it’s from a piercing, reeling position you never hoped to see. Is getting a divorce your only option?

Over lunch or a phone call, a friend confesses things aren’t going well at home. But how do you help when a friend’s marriage is showing signs of divorce?

Ever find yourself thinking you’re married to a stranger? You aren’t alone. Here are a few ways to start getting to know your love again.