“Vibrant households stand out in that they have meaningful, fun, quality time with both their housemates and extended household members,” the research said. “…

Vibrant households

• Come together for games (32%).
• Meals (63% eat breakfast together… 75% eat dinner together)
• Share their feelings (59%) on almost a daily basis.

Vibrancy also correlates with group discipline, like

• Working on the house or yard together (34% every day or two)
• Hosting household or family meetings (68%).”

Barna asked Christians about three elements of their house’s faith practice:

• Spiritual practices – defined here as praying every day or two together and reading the Bible weekly, together.
• Spiritual conversations – defined as talking about God together at least weekly.
• Hospitality – defined as welcoming non-family guests regularly, or at least several times a month.

Michael Foust is a freelance writer. Visit his blog, MichaelFoust.com.