Family Features

Janne Kouri became paralyzed from the neck down after a swimming accident - preventing him from dancing at his own wedding.  But now, he’s about to do something the doctors said was impossible.

We often find ourselves consumed with the external cares of this world, investing our time, thoughts, and energy on selfish gain, worrying about the future, and spending our time and money on temporary pleasures.  But the Christian life is completely the opposite!

My wife and I decided this would be the year we would transition from using a combination of credit cards and debit cards to primarily use cash. Here's how we did it.

Easter is filled with traditions we observe year after year. But what are the origins of these traditions? Some have come from very unlikely places! Find out more!

Think about a phrase that’s often part of wedding vows: “From this day forward.” If you and your spouse both commit to moving forward in your marriage in certain ways from this day forward, God will create a new, successful marriage for you.

Easter can become a real sugar-coated occasion. Instead of giving your child sugar-laden marshmallow chicks and giant chocolate bunnies, use this special holiday as a way to give better-for-you gifts that stimulate their little brain and inspire creativity.

Tossing and turning. Watching the clock tick minute by minute. This is what it is like for tens of millions of sleepless Americans every night. But it doesn’t have to be like this. If you have problems falling asleep or staying asleep, it is possible get a great night’s sleep—without the aid of medication!

When we place our practices above Biblical principles, it’s a recipe for disaster.

I want to suggest that we can make this whole dating thing a lot simpler and less confusing by simply holding fast to the clear, relatively few principles spelled out in Scripture. What are those principles?

What if I told you that you could care for your kids without worrying about them? What would it take to revolutionize our parenting in this way?

Here's some perspective...

Are my personal dreams always God’s will for my life?  Is God still considered a faithful and loving God if my dream does not come to fruition?

When is the right time to really talk to your kids about money?  And what do you say?  Here's some great perspective and some great ideas....

The next time you find yourself in a heated made-for-marriage cage match over who should've emptied the dishwasher, or who should've shut the gate before the dog escaped, and both of you are in your corners readying for another round, take a time out and speak these three words...

We all look for love; many of us fill our hearts with material things when we don’t find it. This powerful film tells the story of Ali, who, after attaching her self-worth to a beautiful wedding ring, learns a priceless lesson in generosity that will last her a lifetime.

What is it in your life that is holding you back from loving the life God gave you?

Psalm 91 bursts with assurances about the protection of God—with words like shelter, refuge, fortress, shield, deliver, rescue, and satisfy.  But would that be applicable to the coronavirus COVID-19?

Here's some perspective and insight into Scriptural application....

If your child is eating healthy, that goes a long way toward maintaining a healthy weight, increasing energy levels and improving moods while also reducing risk of health problems.  

Set your children on a path to making lifelong nutritious choices with these delicious recipe ideas!

When given a chance, bitterness grows like weeds in a garden. When turned inward it turns into depression. When it’s turned outward it becomes rage. Both directions lead to rotten and distasteful fruit in the wake of one’s life. 

Rid yourself of this weed!  Here are seven ways to overcome bitterness in your life...

We aspire to be the Pinterest perfect mama: daily creating tasty organic meals while keeping a tidy house, but motherhood is anything but perfect.

If you feel powerless as a mom, I’d like to offer you 3 things to remember when you are spending time in the trenches....

I came up with a specific and personal letter to my early twenties self, telling me to realize that being single doesn’t mean anything is wrong with me.  Here are six pieces of advice in the hopes that no matter where you are on the "singledom" spectrum, you will find something you can relate to.

Did you hear about a new coffee company that calls itself the “anti-Starbucks”?  They are offering free cars to 100 single moms – all in the name of Christ.

And lives are being changed by it!

With thorough cleaning comes the motivation to go through items and decide what to donate or get rid of. Do you feel like no matter how many things you get rid of there's still clutter? Or do you feel that you can’t get rid of anything because you don’t have enough?

Let's get some perspective on what to save and what to get rid of...and why.