She Struggled to Accept Her Son’s New Wife
By Janet Paige Smith8 min read
She prayed through her son’s deployment in Iraq. Could she now loosen her grip to let him start a family of his own?
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Craig Melvin: His Father’s Sobriety Restored Their Relationship
By Craig Melvin9 min read
When his Pops finally stopped drinking at age 67, the Today show news anchor got closer to the man he barely knew.
An Answered Prayer for a Heaven-Sent Child
By Ruth Kizer4 min read
After countless pleas to God for a baby girl, He delivered miracles to her family for Christmas.
How She Prayed for Her Sons to Get Along
By Nicki Cooper6 min read
She asked God to bring her twin sons together and then the pandemic happened.
Keeping Kids Clean: Advice for Parents
By Leslie Adair, Ph.D., Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation3 min read
An expert from the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation offers tips on how parents can help keep their children happy, healthy—and safe.
Life, Faith and Prayer: How to Be a Positive Influence in Your Family
Pablo Diaz describes 3 steps to positively influence your family.
How Former NFL Player Rashad Jennings Connected With His Dad
By Rashad Jennings8 min read
Longing for his father’s approval, the running back first had to understand his father’s dreams.
A Family’s Battle with Addiction
By Pablo Diaz2 min read
Staying strong with prayer and by going to church.
3 Ways to Pray for Someone in Recovery
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
How to take it one day at a time with prayer.
Finding a Way to Forgive His Only Remaining Family
By Ken Fracaro8 min read
After years of emotional abuse from his older brother, John, he decided it was time for forgiveness—for John’s sake and his own.
Communicating with Kids in 5 Words or Less
By julia-attaway2 min read
For results with your children when it comes to discipline, use fewer words.
6 Healthy Swaps for Military Stress
By Edie Melson2 min read
How military families can cope during the holidays
