Family retreat vs. family vacation
We often talk about the challenges faced when getting caught up in the fast pace of today’s world. It can be hard to find...
When prodigal children don’t return
A younger son demands his inheritance, then “sets off for a distant country”—severing himself from his father’s beliefs, values, and spiritual legacy—with no intention of...
Three things not to do
The social media site Pinterest is famous for presenting visions of craft projects designed to look flawless and easy. As a growing collection of...
Stepparenting with the mind of Christ
If I’m honest, the thought of being a stepmother has long terrified me. Disney movies are indeed formative, for at the age of 5,...
The gift of God
“That every man may eat and drink and find satisfaction in all his toil—this is the gift of God” (Eccl. 3:13).
This verse is easily...
Relating to adult children
Just as a wedding is only the beginning of a marriage, your child leaving the nest is just the beginning of a new relationship....
Parenting children with mental health disorders
We were completely devastated the first time we took our son to the mental health crisis stabilization unit. It was the culmination of a...
Defining family
When was the last sermon you heard that included the blessings of being childless or the joys of single adulthood? There are few positive...