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These whispers are simple affirmations…reminders to yourself of what you ALREADY know…of what your best friend would tell you if she were sitting right next to you. 

Our children can teach us so much about life just through the way they act, and my child definitely has!  I have been learning how I sometimes act toward my Heavenly Father, and how childish I can be in my life...

If the way to your loved one’s heart is through the stomach, there’s no better way to start off this Valentine’s Day than with a homemade breakfast prepared with love. Whether you’re whipping up a breakfast for a spouse with a sophisticated palate or trying to tempt the taste buds of your littlest loves, explore these ideas to get inspired!

We give cards, chocolates, flowers and other expressions of love on Valentine's Day - but who is the person who carries the holiday's namesake? Learn some historical insight into this "lovely" holiday.

According to a recent report, “our youngest kids [8 and under] are spending nearly 10 times as much time with their eyes glued to screens than they did in 2011.” In light of the statistics, The Los Angeles Times suggests that maybe parents have more to do with their kids’ excessive use of smartphones than they realize....

No matter if you are waiting to conceive, anticipating delivery, or are on the other side of parenting awaiting grandchildren, it’s never too early or too late to lift a child’s life before the throne of God.

Don't you wish there was a great big "Undo" button in life; where you could completely erase your parenting mistakes? I bet some parents would give anything for such a button.

Whether you are hosting a holiday dinner or attending as a guest and bringing a dish, why not whip up some stellar sides to pair with the bird or roast?

Has Christmas become drab and routine?  Has it become chaotic, bitter, or even painful?  This year, it can be different!  Don't let this be just another Christmas this year!  Join with Laura Story ("Blessings")  and pledge to make this Christmas not just another Christmas.

Find out what small steps Laura's taking - and you can take - to reclaim the true meaning of Christmas this season!

Today, I can see that who I am is not defined as much by what I have, but by the faith that defined my response to what I didn't have...

With so many influences that are leading kids wayward these days, how do parents establish and enforce rules in the house - without starting a civil war? 

Here are some great guidelines...

Ever have those days?  The kids, the job, what to have for supper, the dog needs a bath, bills to pay, etc. - well so has Francesca Battistelli!

In honor of all the Moms out there, for Mother's Day, Francesca gives us a clue as to how to keep it all together in this delightful music video!

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!

New York Times best-selling author and Bible teacher Priscilla Shirer sits down to talk with ChristianHeadlines.com about what is now her 2nd movie with the Kendrick brothers.  She addresses her acting role in Overcomer, and what impressed her as the central themes of the film that she hopes viewers will come away with. 

Forget Jan. 1. Parents know the real new year begins when school starts!   Even if you don’t have kids in school, the end of summer and the beginning of fall is a great time to reassess, realign, hit the restart button and make resolutions that will help carry your family through the school year.

While the work you are doing might seem embarrassing to people that you're coming in contact with, God sees your work as valuable because you're caring for people created in his image.

Summertime patriotic holidays—Memorial Day, Flag Day and July the Fourth—provide a natural opportunity to teach children flag etiquette. Even young children can be taught that our flag is special, and we treat it with respect.

Food always seems to taste better when enjoyed outdoors. No matter the occasion or location, these packable, snackable recipes are foods fit for a fabulous picnic.

This wife had some very special news to share with her husband. Disguised as a blind taste test, she hands different foods for her husband to try. And when she gets to the last jar…guess what kind of jar it was!  This might be the cutest pregnancy announcement ever!