One of the hardest tasks of parenting is learning to let go. From the moment we first hold our children in our arms, we begin the gradual process of preparing them for life beyond us. The toddler who takes her first wobbly steps away from the couch, the middle schooler who wants to pick out his own clothes, the teenager eager to drive, and the young adult stepping onto a college campus all remind us that our children are not meant to stay children forever.

Every parent has been there. The standoff at bedtime. The refusal to share. The bold “no” in response to a simple instruction....

We all want to see our relationships bloom, not just survive, but thrive. Whether you're navigating the sacred bond of marriage, the sacred

Let’s be honest. Fatherhood does come with a manual, it's 66 books long, but many of us were handed the title without the time, tools, or teachers to navigate it. For countless men, especially in cultures shaped by slavery’s long shadow, fathering can feel like building a house without a blueprint.

Parenting is one of the most rewarding journeys, but let’s be honest—it can also test every limit of your patience, energy, and connection with your spouse. Between diapers, deadlines, school projects, and grocery lists, it's easy to go from soulmates to co-managers of a household.

Are you tired? Not just “need-a-nap” tired, but bone-deep, “I can’t take this anymore” weary? Between drop-offs, pick-ups, homework, work deadlines, church meetings, bills, and trying to squeeze in some time for yourself (what’s that again?), you’re running on fumes. And in the midst of it all, there's this quiet whisper you keep ignoring—the invitation to rest.

Whether your relationship is the best it's ever been, hanging on by a thread or somewhere in between, the best thing you can do for it is to pray. If you want strong relationships that continue to flourish, then prayer cannot be your last resort. It must always be your first weapon in the arsenal against the attack of the enemy. Here are three prayers you can use today.