June 16, 2026
LEARNING ABOUT FATHERHOOD FROM JESUS
David Faust reflects on Father’s Day by drawing practical lessons from Jesus’ teaching about the heavenly Father—calling dads to presence, protection, forgiveness, consistency, and restoration.
Family & Relationships
Family & Relationships offers biblically grounded guidance for building healthy relationships at home and in everyday life. Explore articles on marriage, parenting, singleness, friendship, communication, conflict resolution, and cultivating a Christ-centered household. You’ll find practical wisdom for forming strong families, nurturing faith in children and teens, and navigating challenges with grace, truth, and hope. Whether you’re seeking encouragement, direction, or tools for discipleship in the home, these resources help you love well and reflect the character of Jesus in your closest relationships.
June 16, 2026
ISSACHAR MEN: A DEVOTIONAL MODEL FOR FATHERS
Ken Idleman calls Christian fathers and men to become modern Issachar men—spiritually mature leaders marked by humility, integrity, fidelity, sensitivity, and sacrificial leadership.
April 22, 2026
NCAA Releases Statistics On Your Kid’s Chance of Getting a Scholarship and Going Pro
NCAA data helps parents face the long odds of playing beyond high school and resist the youth-sports profit engine. Youth sports can still shape faith and character—if your “why” is bigger than scholarships or going pro.
March 13, 2026
Helping Children Build God-Honoring Friendships
Michelle Maris explains how children’s friendships grow in stages—from playmates to deeper trust and belonging. She offers practical ways parents can nurture healthy connection, encourage face-to-face community, and support faith-rooted friendships in the church.
March 13, 2026
Unexpected Friendships
David Faust explores unexpected friendships—from public figures to Scripture—and encourages readers to pursue “bold” relationships that stretch their comfort zone, including intergenerational connections and friendships with those others may overlook.
March 13, 2026
What I Learned About Community From an Immigrant Childhood
Juan Casa del Valle contrasts open-door immigrant community life with modern isolation. He shares three marks of strong, God-honoring friendships across cultures: being present, being honest, and being consistent—modeled perfectly by Jesus.
February 23, 2026
Your Family’s Forward Progress
David Faust challenges “backward” approaches to faith and encourages forward progress in following Jesus. Drawing from Psalms 127–128, he offers hopeful perspective for parents and grandparents raising the next generation.
November 6, 2025
Planting the Seeds of Peace in Marriage
Peace isn’t just a seed. It’s a strategy. It’s strength. It’s Spirit. And peace, just might be the generational tree where your legacy rests.
November 5, 2025
Ten Ways Parents Can Increase the Probability They Pass Down the Faith … According to the Data
The top ten ways parents can increase the probability they pass down their faith … according to the data!
August 18, 2025
Advice for Parents of University Students
I often tell parents that there is a great opportunity for spiritual growth and development as students enter into the university.
Ten Ways Parents Can Increase the Probability They Pass Down the Faith … According to the Data
My top ten ways parents can increase the probability they pass down their faith to their children … according to the data!
The Parent’s Post: Stewarding Adult Children with Grace, Grit, and Snacks
As parents, our job is to do our best and trust God with the rest. We have never been perfect, but God has always been perfect. Like you, we love our children and grandchildren deeply, but God loves them even more. And his love is perfect.
Forgive. Forgive. Forgive. The Power of Spousal Forgiveness
Forgiveness is one of the most radical and transformative principles of Christian marriage.
March 2, 2025
From Conflict to Connection: Handing Over the Anger in Our Marriages
How anger is handled can either damage or strengthen intimacy in marriage. Thoughtfully and prayerfully approaching anger leads us to deeper understanding, trust, and connection.
March 2, 2025
The Uncommon Family
Pastors across the country are contemplating getting out of ministry. This should not come as a surprise. Ministry is tough. One of the challenges is balancing, if possible, the demands of ministry and being fully present and leading at home.
February 27, 2025
Q&A With Brad Rhoads: Transforming Marriages Through Grace
Brian Bolton, senior pastor of Center Point Christian Church in Lexington, KY, interviews Brad Rhoads, cofounder of Grace Marraige.
December 31, 2024
A Wheel of Emotions: Finding Balance for Lasting Growth
Emotions are a natural part of marriage for both spouses. True growth and stability in marriage come from recognizing that each emotion has its place.
December 31, 2024
Helicopter parenting is dead. Bulldozer parenting is dead. Divine-sovereignty is the new parenting style.
We were made to be images of God. And this is the primary role of parents. To pour in and summon out the truth of this identity in the emerging generation.
December 25, 2024
Merrily Making Memories
Mike Kennedy, a bi-vocational minister at Minnehaha Church of Christ in Vancouver, Washington, shares a Christmas memory and the value of holding on to those memories.
October 31, 2024
Navigating the Journey Toward Love and Respect
Marriage is often described as a journey; a journey two people embark on together, hoping to build a life filled with love, joy, and mutual fulfillment. One way to enhance the journey is to get to know one another well.
