A Freeing Message for Moms (and Everyone Else): We Aren’t Enough, But God Is

By Susan Narjala August 23, 2019

Although moms are the primary focus for this article, the principles Susan Narjala shares apply to all of us. On our own, we are weak. We are not enough. But we serve a Savior who is more than enough and promises to be our strength. This is very good news!

Freedom from the Tyranny of the Phone

By Randy Alcorn July 12, 2019

For years, when my daughters were young and I was a pastor, I lived under the tyranny of the telephone. I treated the ringing of the phone as a divine mandate.

Husbands, We’re Called to Help Our Wives Grow in Christ

By Randy Alcorn November 16, 2018

Men, one of the best possible things we can do for our wives and children (and ourselves!) is to share with them great resources to help them grow in Christ.

Encouragement to Men to Lead Their Families Spiritually

By Randy Alcorn August 10, 2018

I would challenge men to be the spiritual leaders of their homes. What does that look like on a daily basis? Open God’s Word with your wife, your children, and your grandchildren. Pray with them, talk with them, and guide them. 

Three Ways Parents Can Pray for Their Prodigal Children

By Sarah Walton July 30, 2018

There are few things in life as difficult and painful as watching your children walk away from Christ. For those whose hearts have been broken by their children’s rebellion, never give up on them. No matter how difficult their struggle, as long as they’re alive, God can change them.

Guidelines for Talking to Your Kids about Sex

By Randy Alcorn June 6, 2018

Every child receives a sex education. The only questions are: (1) When? (2) Where? (3) From whom?

Let Your Kids Experience Failure

By Todd DeKruyter May 4, 2018

In his book Navigating Life With More Than Enough, Todd DeKruyter talks about how parents need to let their children experience failure and avoid constantly rescuing them from life’s dilemmas and difficulties.

Of Marriage and Uprooting Our Idols: Three Pieces of Advice for Newlywed Women

By Shauna Hernandez April 23, 2018

What Shauna Hernandez, a beloved member of our EPM team, has to share here is wise, insightful, and transparent. I think it’s helpful not only for newlyweds, but also those who’ve been married for many years.

Discipling the Children in Your Home, with Insights from Our Daughter Karina

By Randy Alcorn March 21, 2018

Children don’t just get their spiritual guidance from Scripture; they get it as their eyes observe the ways of their parents. When your children trust you enough to give you their hearts, they will follow your example.

How Can Parents Encourage Kids to Own Their Faith as They Grow Up?

By Trevin Wax March 2, 2018

I’ve written before about the concerning trend of young people who’ve been raised in the church but are leaving it as they grow up. Many of us are acutely aware of the problem, but less certain about what parents can actually do to encourage kids to make their faith their own.