Family Life Now

06/23/2025

When the world feels like chaos, you can find peace in God's Word.

06/20/2025

Raising kids isn’t about controlling every little decision they make—it’s about building something deep inside them that lasts. The goal isn’t to script their life but to give them a strong foundation, something that’ll hold up when life gets loud and complicated. Your investment in their heart matters more than you think. Keep planting. Keep praying. Keep believing.

"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it."
Proverbs 22:6

06/19/2025

It's not easy being a parent! But there is something rewarding when your kid starts to show kindness, honesty, and strength—not just because they were told to, but because it’s becoming who they are. You’re not just raising a child. You’re shaping a future.

"Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire."
Proverbs 29:17

06/19/2025

The way you speak, the choices you make, the things you celebrate—they all teach your children who God is. It's not about being perfect or having all the answers. Kids can tell when it’s authentic. So don’t wait for the “right” moment—just keep showing up, keep sharing, keep living it out.

"These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up."
Deuteronomy 6:6-7

06/17/2025

There’s a profound moment when you realize you’re part of a bigger story. It’s not just about what you accomplish in your own lifetime; it’s about what you pass on. God has woven beauty into the way generations connect. It's not just about DNA—it's about shared love, shared faith, and the ripple effect of grace.

"Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents the pride of their children."
Proverbs 17:6

06/16/2025

The more grown-up we get, the more we tend to overcomplicate things. But God looks at the smallest ones—the ones we usually overlook—and says, “That’s what I’m after.” There’s something powerful in the way a child simply believes, simply loves, simply asks questions. God wants us to be full of wonder, full of dependence, ready to be led.

He called a little child to Him, and placed the child among them. And He said, "Truly, I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven."
Matthew 18:2-3

06/15/2025

Father’s Day is more than just grilling and greeting cards—it’s a moment to pause and honor the quiet strength, the steady love, and the faithful presence of the dads and father-figures who show up day after day. Maybe you’ve had a dad who reflected God’s love with gentleness, wisdom, and protection. Or maybe Father’s Day feels complicated—full of absence or wounds that still ache. No matter your story, there’s something steady you can hold onto: you have a heavenly Father who is always good, always present, and never changes.

06/14/2025

Being a dad is one of Jordan St. Cyr's favorite things! Hear what he learned from his dad on the latest episode of Ten Minutes With, a Family Life original podcast.

Jordan St. Cyr is a dad shaped by his dad, who was shaped by his Heavenly Dad. While music is his profession, family is his passion. He talks with Family Life afternoon show host, Terese main about...

06/12/2025

When life throws challenges your way, it’s tempting to ask, “Why me?” But in a loving family, we see those hard moments differently. We know that caring parents walk alongside their children, guide them, and sometimes allow the growing pains to stretch them. Just like a wise parent doesn’t shield their child from every fall, God doesn’t waste a single trial. He’s shaping something good in you—strength, trust, character, and a deeper connection. So when the going gets tough, remember: you’re not being punished. You’re being loved.

"Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as His child. For what children are not disciplined by their father?"
Hebrews 12:7

06/11/2025

When a child makes good choices, there’s a joy that wells up in a parent’s heart. They remember the prayers whispered in the dark and the lessons taught in the everyday moments. And now, they get to watch that effort blossom into a life that blesses others. It’s the kind of reward that doesn’t need to be flashy.

"The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him."
Proverbs 23:24

06/11/2025

You know how a parent instinctively wraps their arms around their kid when they’re hurt, scared, or just needing comfort? That’s the kind of deep, gut-level care God has for those who stick close to Him. It’s not surface-level kindness—it’s the kind that knows all your shortcomings, and still shows up.

"As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him."
Psalm 103:13

06/09/2025

Picture God scanning the horizon every day, heart full of hope. He’s the kind of parent who is already halfway down the road the moment their child appears--arms flung wide open, joy spilling over. It’s that fierce, stubborn kind of love that doesn’t keep score. If you’ve ever messed up and thought, “There’s no way back,” this story says: Yes, there is. Always. Because your Heavenly Father doesn’t stop loving—even when you’ve lost your way.

"So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him." Luke 15:20