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The next time you find yourself in a heated made-for-marriage cage match over who should've emptied the dishwasher, or who should've shut the gate before the dog escaped, and both of you are in your corners readying for another round, take a time out and speak these three words...

When is the best time to teach your children the value and principles of managing money? Even early on, you have an opportunity to model financial responsibility.

Here are 5 important principles of money management that will serve your kids for years to come.

I came up with a specific and personal letter to my early twenties self, telling me to realize that being single doesn’t mean anything is wrong with me.  Here are six pieces of advice in the hopes that no matter where you are on the "singledom" spectrum, you will find something you can relate to.

Meghan Gilbert endured years of bullying because of her weight. Cruel classmates even taunted her with nicknames like “Thunder Thighs” and “Jiggly Legs.” But then this 1 thing changed everything about Meghan Gilbert’s weight-loss journey. And she silenced her bullies with an amazing transformation!

Think about a phrase that’s often part of wedding vows: “From this day forward.” If you and your spouse both commit to moving forward in your marriage in certain ways from this day forward, God will create a new, successful marriage for you.

I’ve prayed a lot of prayers the last few years that have gone unanswered, at least, that’s how I’ve viewed them.
But I’ve learned that God rarely answers prayers the way I want him too, just because I ask.

With Americans traveling more than ever today, both domestically and internationally, traveling smart is a must if you want to get the most out of your vacation without spending more.

This young family gives us their rendition of Newsboys' "God's Not Dead" - complete with harmonies, and cameo appearances by the babysitter!

Check out these rock stars!

Four bad relationships later, I realized glass slippers were really hard to walk in (plus, I could never figure out that trademark loose-tendril-Princess-bun) Prince Charming didn’t exist.

Well, I was right—and wrong. It turns out there is a Prince, but I’d confused His identity with ones in fleshly form....

When stress eventually turned into anxiety and depression, I decided since Jesus said, “Come to me those who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matt 11:28), there must be a better solution.

Today, I’d like to share Ten Surprising Reasons Why You’re Stressed and Simple Ways to Restore God’s Peace to your soul too!

In this fast-food era of delivery and speedy drive-through meals, we often sacrifice nutrition for convenience, even in marriage.

Bells will soon be ringing, and parents may experience déjá vu for the first several weeks of school. That’s because the early part of each new school year is commonly spent reversing the effect of “summer brain drain” – when kids lose skills they mastered the previous year.

How can a proper diet help reverse this trend?

Have you ever felt like an exile in your own church? Here's how one woman reassessed her community and found friendship.

Tossing and turning. Watching the clock tick minute by minute. This is what it is like for tens of millions of sleepless Americans every night. But it doesn’t have to be like this. If you have problems falling asleep or staying asleep, it is possible get a great night’s sleep—without the aid of medication!

You do want her to be safe. But it’s difficult to protect your child against danger if she doesn’t know she needs protecting. Dangers used to be tangible. Visible. Identifiable. Not anymore. Now they lurk in your child’s pocket.

Here are some ways to start some safe usage of that new smartphone.

While bankruptcy's stigma has weakened in recent years, it is still an especially troubling topic for many Christians. What about the biblical admonition, "The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously"?

When was the last time you enjoyed a date? Going on a date is a wonderful way to reconnect, de-stress, and catch up with one another. But finances, childcare, or lack of things to do near home can make that difficult.

Here are some fun date ideas that don't include the TV at all!

How Near is God to Me...? 
In the mundane, in the insane, in the horrific, in my unbridled pride, in all the ups and downs that this life can bring....how NEAR is God to me?

We know that under the unkind, or condescending words you speak to us, you are trying to encourage.  So here are a few more things happily-married, engaged, or otherwise coupled friends–with your good, lovely intentions–should avoid saying to singles.

When you don’t have enough money, you’re not just broke, but also broken from the stress of living in a financial crisis.  But something surprising can happen when you’re broke. When you seek God in your brokenness, you can find riches that go beyond money, even if your bank account runs low.

Here’s how...