Family Features

So, you spend more than you make – you are not alone.  Spending more money than you earn is common practice in the U.S., but there are multiple ways to change that.

Parkview Mennonite Church in Hillsboro, Kansas decided to put works with their faith and made a wonderfully generous donation to a local elementary school, opting to purchase academic supplies for every single student due to attend.

Instead of looking for the weaknesses in others, here are 5 ways we can focus on accentuating others' strengths.

Here are five easy tips to help families pack a healthier lunch, and turn a good lunchbox into a great lunchbox!

Horror stories about monstrous mother-in-laws, bigoted father-in-laws and clueless sister or brother-in-laws abound in pop culture and media.  Are in-laws that bad?  Is it possible to have a healthy relationship with your in-laws?  Try these steps toward a rewarding connection with your in-laws.

Here’s the bad news – while you may not realize it, you are probably addicted to a very powerful and dangerous drug.  It’s called added sugar.

But here’s the good news. As bad as added sugar is for you, breaking the addiction is so much easier than you’d think!

We all know the drill: the door slams in the carpool pickup lane and your child buckles in. “How was school?” you ask. And the answer… “Okay.” The conversation is dead before it starts.

Here are some thoughtful questions you can ask that won't get one-word answers. 

American are accumulating more debt and retaining it longer than ever before. These realities make it even more important for Christians to approach retirement with some intentionality.
So how should Christians approach retirement? What are some practical things to start implementing today?

Too often, we suspect that great riches hide behind all those closed doors; we imagine that God is withholding the best. But that's not who God is.

While digital technology makes it fast and easy for single women to communicate with potential boyfriends, it also creates confusion that leads to heartache.

Ken Mohammad is the dad crying in a heartwarming video that has since gone viral. It was an emotional moment for the father as he dropped his son off at college. And his heartfelt tears speak volumes about the love he has for his family!

Reset your kids' eating habits to focus on making healthier choices. Consider these low-sugar ideas for meal and snack times to help control the amount of added sugar you and your family consume.

As women, we grow up dreaming about whom we’ll someday marry. We watch countless romantic movies and read fairy tales about Prince Charming.  Often when our interests are sparked and feelings are flowing, we can get swept away and even lose sight of what is true.

But God can give guidance or even some red flags of those to be aware of along the way.

One mom’s photo of her 6-year-old son on the 2nd day of virtual learning is going viral after the first-grader managed to get his head stuck in a chair!

We want others’ approval. We want to be admired and respected. We want to accomplish our goals, which can involve an appetite for competition. This is human nature, but if left unchecked, it can result in the same distorted sense of self-worth....

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...

We might think the greatest threat to our marriages would be obvious dangers like infidelity, finances, or in-laws. But the greatest threat to our marriages is something much more subtle...

As kids head back to school, you can take steps to put them on the path toward a successful school year.

How well do you know God? Do you see Him as an "out there" being who is gambling with your life? Is He a cranky old judge, ready to punish? Or is He kind and gentle, gracious and forgiving?

These days it is so easy to feel insecure about our appearance. When was the last time you felt comfortable in your own skin?

But watch what happens when a group of children are asked about their appearance.  Their answers make us rethink about what really matters in our outward appearance.