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When pursuing a future spouse, God’s guidelines for relationships are much different than the world’s—and that’s a good thing.

Parents’ advice may be seen as “old fashioned,” but advice rooted in the Word brings blessing and life.

How can we determine the “line” for what is modest? (Part 2)

How can we determine the “line” for what is modest? (Part 1)

As older children begin to see our parenting wasn’t perfect, it’s a good time to
humbly reflect and rest in grace.

While our outward beauty will fade, our inward beauty is imperishable.

Though we may stumble as parents, it’s never too late to rise, refocus, and start again, because our children’s spiritual lives depend on it.

Giving our children a faith that lasts starts with understanding the Great Commission’s call to make disciples—beginning in our own homes.

The topic of pornography feels uncomfortable and despairing, but God’s Word offers hope for the sin and the conversation.

What are some of the signs of physical, emotional, and spiritual maturity that you might be ready to start looking for your future spouse?

Helping families stand firm in such a time as this. Take a deep breath and say to yourself, “As a parent, I’m a disciple-maker.”

Is there a right time for your child to pursue a relationship with the opposite sex? Let’s see what the Bible has to say.

One of the hardest things as a parent is watching our children face disappointment, but God’s sovereignty offers encouragement.

If you had to write a letter to your kids that would be sealed in a time capsule for fifty years, what would you say?

Discover how words of encouragement and self-love can transform perspectives and lead to newfound strength.

Listen in to a mother’s heart for her daughter.

Love is a father who takes care of his family lovingly, physically, mentally, spiritually, biblically, and sacrificially.

Just because they’re adult children doesn’t mean they don’t need godly discipline, guidance, and redirection.

As Mother’s Day approaches, remember that God’s grace is sufficient no matter how hard the day may be.

When you accept God’s offer of forgiveness, freedom replaces pain.

The world entices with wrong messages, but only one bears repeating.

It’s one of those times you want to put the hateful words back in your mouth.

Do you limit how much control God truly has on your life?

Never forget, parents, that you are your children’s most powerful influence.

Parents, your children are watching closely, and they will pick up on your value system.

Teach your people strategies to help them cope with their own anger, and practice ways to react gently.

Motherhood is a partnership with God!

Are we putting the same importance and effort into our children following God?

Nobody likes rules, but God’s rules teach us how to stay on the right path, love him and others.

Stop looking at everything you didn’t do and thank God for everything He did.

It’s in and through our trials that God cultivates maturity in us.

God has not charged us with raising perfect children.

Biblical parenting means ensuring that our children become image-barers of Christ.

Playing the comparison game is dangerous, but God builds a firm foundation of truth.

(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]

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