What is it that makes a marriage a good marriage?
Read MoreNeither of us liked confrontation. Hurts and miscommunications piled up. I found myself snapping at my husband, sending "zingers" on their destructive way. I spent a lot of time in tears of frustration, and he spent a lot of time at the office. Read More
Is there anything I can do when there is abuse of a family member?
Read MoreEvery parent wants their children to grow up to be successful adults. God's word gives parents guidance to help them succeed in raising their children.
Read MoreThis article gives some Biblical advice on how to make decisions together as husband and wife.
Read MoreWhen Paula Bliss divorced her husband six years ago, she hit the Dallas department stores to buy what amounted to a single-parent survival kit: work clothes, bed, sofa, toaster oven, vacuum cleaner. The purchases totaled $2,600, and her credit card payments added up to $100 per month-- much more than the single mother of one could afford. Says Bliss, "It took me three years to pay off those debts."
Read MoreDifficulty and loss can bring great grief into the life of a family. But there are ways to deal with loss.
Read MoreSometimes the biggest conflicts in marriage are over the most trivial issues. One of the silliest fights Kay and I ever had was over bath soap. For me, a hot steamy shower is a spiritual experience ... right up there with eating fresh cinnamon rolls. I also happen to be a person who gets bored very quickly with the same thing. So I like variety. I don't want to use the same kind of soap for 42 years.
Read MoreAs I waited for my husband one afternoon at the mall, I watched several kids slide by me. One moment, they were walking normally, and the next, they were happily sliding across the tile floors. Apparently, they and their parents had opted to buy the latest fad: a shoe with a wheel inside the heel. Read More
There are many things that a woman do to become a loving wife.
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A challenge in all marriages is for the husband and wife to communicate properly with each other.
The Bible gives us some helpful guidelines on how to discipline our children.
Read MorePeople react to conflict based on their culture, their nature, and the examples they
have seen. Most people react to conflict in one of five ways.
The first step in resolving conflict is to disagree with respect and communication. Here are five easily remembered helps. Why not START today to resolve the conflicts of your life?
Read MorePrincess Diana was asked after her separation from Prince Charles what effect their marital relationship had on her. "More than I will probably ever know," she responded.
Read MoreThere are a lot of experts in my life. My insurance agent says adequate coverage for all scenarios would take about 15 percent of my income. My home mortgage provider approved us for a loan that would use up 40 percent of my income. My CPA advises at least 25 percent toward taxes to avoid paying in at year's end. The kids' college fund needs another 5 percent. Our nutritionist, pastor, and car salesman would like to see at least 15 percent going in each of those directions. That totals 130 percent of my present income! Read More
Both the husband and the wife need to understand the sexual needs and desires of their spouse.
Read MoreHow do family relationships change when children become adults?
Read MoreThe internet has brought us a lot of advantages, but we need to be careful when we enter into an Internet relationship!
Read MoreMost people will get married. But all of us will be unmarried for a time. Some people are unmarried for a time while they seek a mate. Others become single again through death or divorce. Some remain unmarried throughout their lives. In this lesson, we will consider how we prepare for marriage.
Read MoreHere are some ways to bring sexual healing within marriage.
Read MoreWhat's the number one enemy of love? Marriage expert Gary Smalley says unresolved anger is enemy number one when it comes to love. If you don't deal with it, it will eat away at your happiness and your marriage. Read More
Christ commands husbands to love their wives in the same way that He loves His church.
Read MoreThe Bible tells us, "By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established" (Prov. 24:3). In other words, God wants you to be wise and understand how to build your marriage and family.
Read MoreWe believe that being successful in all relationships begins with you knowing Jesus Christ personally. You will receive wisdom for living as you walk with Him and read the Bible daily. While we offer our thoughts on marriage and family relationships, we recommend that you visit a Christian counselor who is trained in these matters from a biblical perspective for further information. Now, we hope you are blessed by the articles and videos. Please click a response button and we will be happy to interact with you!