Some phrases can simply minimize a person’s pain. Here are some ideas of what not to say to a friend who miscarried.
What could it look like to comfort someone who had a miscarriage or a friend struggling with infertility? Read a few ways to point them toward God in a season of loss.
Regardless of what the future holds, God has promised to redeem my pain. If you’ve struggled with infertility, my heart goes out to you.
Womanhood is complex. Like a certain comic-book heroine, we can be strong, compassionate, and many other things all at once.
For some, complex emotions abound on Mother’s Day. So, how do we comfort those who don’t feel joy on this holiday?
Racial trauma can cause powerful physical and emotional responses. Find ways to receive your friend’s story with empathy and openness.
My daughter granted peripheral vision for people marginalized around the world. Yet the Bible’s understanding of the disabled is indispensable for us all.
I learned a lot from my NFL days; I even became a Christian thanks to a teammate. But some things—especially in marriage—can’t be learned on the field.
You’re not alone in wondering if the struggles you have in marriage are normal; or even if you’re asking, “Do I have a healthy marriage?”
There are many reasons to prefer online church services at home over in-person. But are we missing more than we take away?
If you find the intensity of love fading, look at the direction you’re walking. Sometimes, redirection is all you need to fall back in love.
Nixing the gift exchange might be nontraditional, but it’s helped our family realign our priorities and values during the holidays.
Know someone wondering, “Is this all there is?” Four steps help them lean into a spirit-filled life and a don’t-miss story.
A few easy games to play as a couple can challenge you to better know what makes your favorite person tick.
Can’t wait for the wedding because you're sick of planning? In the meantime, grab fun date-night ideas to make memories and ditch stress.
Unmarried people have a lot to give and a lot to learn from spending time with families, especially their own.
We realize time together does not always equal quality time. So we pulled together our favorite seasonal to-dos in this fall bucket list.
Because marriage is a spiritual relationship, your spiritual compatibility (being “equally yoked”) will influence your relationship more than any other factor.
Identity and sex are vitally tied—and not just in LGBT+ conversations. In talking to kids about sex, identity is more important than you think.
Wondering who you after a major life change is normal. Circumstances change us. But how do you discover yourself after marriage?
While your parents may have dreaded talking to you about sex, you get to change the narrative. Because talking to your kids about sex is not just talking to them about sex.
You’re considering starting a family. But how do you know you’re ready for kids? Here are five questions to discuss with your spouse.
Roles in traditional homes grow with the family. But in stepfamilies, it's not always clear how everything should work.
Want alert, engaged group members who draw in life-altering concepts to your group discussion? Grab ideas for meaningful connections.
This summer's pink-splashed 'Barbie' movie reminds this writer of the catch-22 many women feel in this "be anything" world.
Having a brother with chronic illness, I've learned a few things that have helped him cope. I hope these lessons encourage and help you as you support your sibling.
Marriage is often seen as the only way to a fulfilled life. But what would it mean for the church to view singleness the way God does?
You know your wife comes first. But that doesn’t mean Mom doesn’t matter. Here are four ways to honor your mother as a married man.
Wondering what you’d even tell your kids to do if you managed to pry their devices away? Here are four tips to get your kids to play outside.
If you want to offer a widow hope, encourage her to hope in God. Not in God changing her circumstances, but being with her no matter what comes.