Practical Biblical Solutions
Marriage at Risk
A marriage at risk rarely collapses in a single moment. More often, it unravels stitch by stitch through neglected conversations, wounded trust, and shrinking intimacy. As evangelical Christians, we affirm that while every marriage faces storms, restoration is possible by God’s grace. Spotting the warning signs—especially the red flags—is the [...]
Prolonged Adolescence
If you’ve ever wondered why so many young people still seem to be “figuring things out” well into their twenties or thirties, you’re not alone. These days, it’s common for young adults to spend extra years in their parents’ home, delay starting their careers, or take longer to get married [...]
Failure to Launch
Most parents dream of the day their child will confidently step out into the world, ready to build a life of their own. But these days, an increasing number of young adults seem stuck at the starting line—which is right at home in their childhood bedrooms. We call this “failure [...]
Comfortable Prodigals
There’s a new kind of prodigal taking up space in our family homes—and it’s not the rebellious runaway from the old Bible story. These days, parents everywhere are quietly watching their young adult children settle into “permanent guest” status. They’re not out sowing wild oats, but they’re not launching into [...]
Learning to Let Go
I’ve always thought of myself as a good mom—loving, attentive, involved. I made every effort to protect my two kids from anything that might hurt them. If they forgot their homework, I’d drive it to school. If their science project fell apart the night before it was due, I’d stay [...]
Failing Forward
Failure is a word that makes most parents cringe. We don’t like to see our children hurt, discouraged, or disappointed. It goes against every instinct we have to stand back when they fall short or face the sting of defeat. We want to protect them, encourage them, and make things [...]