Busyness is the signal to stop and do the one thing we believe we are too busy to do!

There are many ways we can allow perfectionism to come in and replace the relationships we are supposed to have with the Lord and with our...

Gil Bates has a clearly-stated goal for his family: to lead them in the Lord's ways. But the Lord had to coach him first. Gil's testimony...

Treat your children the way you treat other people's children. Don't leave the responsibility of devotions to your wife.

ATI dad Aaron Hawkins remembers his father faithfully reading Scripture daily with the family before going to work at 6:45 a.m. This...

The tongue is a little member. Why is it so hard to tame?

If habits are hard to break and grow stronger with time, why not form some good ones! Surprise! Habits do not have to be bad habits. Good...

As a parent, there is a certain focus in life that can inspire our children to say what we've always wanted to hear them say: “That's what...

The Temple was the Lord's house. You would think the house of God would have always been impeccably clean, right? Wrong! Like King Josiah,...

With a special heart for young men that are newly married, Dwain Swanson directs the larger part of his advice to those who want to start...

As the spiritual leader of your family, you may wonder how you can discuss heart issues with your children without losing their hearts (or...

Most Christian families are aware of the importance of family devotions, but many struggle with how to do them. When Keith and Carol Kane...

Perfection is something we all strive for to some extent, whether it be in our work ethic, family life, or the hobbies we enjoy. However,...

Everyone has a role to play. That's a family. As the family learns and grows, things come up--all the time and from every direction. That's...

As Tim Tomlinson says, talking at people requires them only to listen; asking questions, however, requires them to think and respond. So,...

Pastor Gary Fraley remembers the first time he joined a family in their daily devotions. He was a teenager, and he has never forgotten the...

From sweltering 120˚ copper mines in Arizona to frigid -20˚ weather in Mongolia, Mr. Warner recounts his testimony of God's faithfulness to...

Are you doing everything God is calling you to do? When Dwain Swanson asked this question, it had some pretty surprising results. What...

You're a father. You want to be dependable. You need your family and others to trust you. What does God give you to equip you for this role...

We have heard it repeated many times: "the answer is God's Word and prayer". We know these two things give us balance when other things are...

Whether from the world or the workplace, or from the culture at large or personal problems, pressures abound. Pressures come with being...

One day we will enjoy the prize. That is the reward of both physical and spiritual disciplines. Whether it's running a mile in the early...

Like many dads, Dr. John Bechtle remembers how it felt when he first realized that his children were growing up. They were becoming adults...

It may take a "strange" determination, raising children without the conventions of the world, yet God rewarded Mark & Alice Wilkes when...

God has blessed and given a father many responsibilities: walking with Him; providing for his family; protecting his wife and children;...