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I hope these lessons will help you as you embark on yet another summer of long, monotonous days. Here are a few parenting tips to help your bored teen stay motivated and busy this summer.

Once your wedding vows have been said, you and your spouse can start on an even bigger adventure - the miracle of merging your lives together. When the bliss wears off and challenges confront you, you'll need to build the kind of relationship that will stand the test of time.

Summer fun is not reserved for the young, tan, fit mom. It’s for every mom who’s playing in the sand, not thinking about how she looks while doing it.
I don’t owe my kids a hot mom, but I do owe them a joyful one, every summer, no matter my size or shape.

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.

It’s now more common for marriages to fail than it is for them to last a lifetime. But you can still get married with the confidence that you’ll enjoy the healthy, holy marriage God wants you to have if you invest time before getting married into asking wise questions.

Here are some crucial questions to ask before you get married...

With the kids at home this summer, the pressure is on to maintain fun and variety in the kitchen, so meals don’t get boring. Here are some fun tips to add a little diversity to your family’s daily menu!

Many travel experts are predicting a surge in travel this summer.  While popular destinations are welcoming visitors, the uptick in traffic plus higher prices may translate into more expensive travel.

If you’re planning a trip this summer, learn how to incorporate some smart spending strategies with these tips.

Indeed, the “What Ifs” about the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives for our country fill books, all of them fascinating, all of them disturbing.

I love the America that has survived all those horrible “What Ifs” of our history. I love the America where our fallen heroes are revered and our serving men and women are held in the highest esteem.

With summer vacations looking a little different this year, infusing new energy into playtime – and making it a family affair – can turn time at home into a fun “staycation.”
Help battle boredom and get the whole family involved with these fun and engaging activities

Building a lasting relationship with someone else brings on a whole new set of problems...

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!

Between school, work and entertainment, it can seem like your family's faces are glued to the screen!  Technology is fine, but your children also need some stretches of unplugged learning and fun. 

Here are some tips for creating non-screen fun as a family.

Creativity is at the core of romance.  Get your own creative juices flowing by trying one or all of these four fun dates to add a little spark to your marriage.

Scripture gives us the best example of those who were busy but knew how to best use the time they were given.  This will help you to realign priorities, set aside time, and focus on what matters most.

For those of us who have lost our moms, Mother’s Day can be a sad day; especially if we focus on what we’ve lost rather than remembering all we’ve gained from their influence.  So, when Mother’s Day comes around, rather than concentrate on loss, we can choose to celebrate our mother’s lives in ways they would have appreciated.

Here are 10 ways to honor your mother’s memory on Mother’s Day....

“Fixer Upper” star Joanna Gaines has a message for moms this Mother’s Day: “You are enough.”

for King & Country's Joel and Luke Smallbone have dedicated this song to their "Mum", for all her sacrifices and hard work, to ensure that her kids - Joel, Luke, as well as sister Rebecca St. James - could have a better life. 
This one's for you, Mum!!
Grab your tissues!

After singing at church, this family’s car was destroyed by a drunk driver. Miraculously, all family members survived.
See how God picked this family back up and saw them through healing and doubt, to give them a life-changing ministry to others.

In some of the most difficult times in life, I’ve learned the power of praying God’s words back to Him.  Here are 9 strategic prayers that I hope will get you through some of the toughest times in your life.....

Life happens, job loss happens, health-related emergencies happen. It’s not a matter of IF, it’s just a matter of WHEN. So how can you start preparing a safety net in order to be able to respond to life’s unexpected turns?