The Marriage and Family Blog

Righteous parenting might not be a phrase you are familiar with. However, it’s simply raising godly children to the best of your ability. Biblical parenting means using the Bible as your guide. So, ho...

The topic of righteousness is not a subject that is often discussed when talking about marriage. However, righteousness is something that isn’t confined to our spiritual life. As Christians, it is our...

As I eagerly look forward to the weeks ahead – leading to and surrounding Christmas, my perspective has changed a bit with having adult children. Holidays are now shared between us and our in-law’s re...

Let's get real for a moment. Thanksgiving isn't just about stuffing yourself with pumpkin pie and wearing stretchy pants (though those are definitely perks). It's about something much deeper: cultivat...

One of the most frequently asked questions I get as a pastor is, “How do I hear from God?” or “How can I recognize when God is speaking to me?” So, I want to give you a little lesson on prayer and hea...

The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. James 5:16

Did you know that you have the capacity to change things? The Word says that the effective, fervent prayer of a righteous pers...

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It is March - the month all about basketball (at least in my household). We even have a traveling March Madness trophy amongst our family members. I have yet to win it… maybe this year is ...

Why should we be concerned about building our “patience muscle?” Isn’t it sometimes easier to ask for forgiveness than to react correctly the first time? The truth is patience is something that we not...

The human experience can be summed up in the phrase, “hurry up and wait.” Life is moving at lightning speed. However, there are times of waiting that feel like they drag on forever - especially when d...

Raise your hand if you could use more patience in your life! What if we told you that you already have all the patience you need? You might think that’s impossible, but let me explain. 

The Fruit of ...

Do you remember having to be put into time-out as a child? Or maybe you have disciplined your own kids with the time-out rule.

When my children were little, we had a little blue chair that was used f...

We would all agree that building a successful family takes love. But what about faith? Faith sometimes falls by the wayside. However, it is faith that will keep us going when the hard times come. 

Th...