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Making Life Work
The Ten Commandments
-- MARRIAGE --
What Are the Keys to
a Happy Marriage?
Many would have you believe that the marital union is archaic and unnecessary.
Yet mankind's Creator designed marriage as the ideal relationship for
men and women. What fundamental principles can you practice to build a
happy marriage.
Marital Happiness:
The Choice Is Up to You!
With so many people wanting instant gratification, it's no wonder so many
marriages end in divorce. Are we expecting more from our husband or wife
than we're willing to give? Can happy marriages simply be a matter of
choice?
Lessons from the First
Marriage
God is the designer of marriage, instituting it with our first human parents,
Adam and Eve. What can we learn from their marriage?
Today's Family: Defining
Marriage
What is marriage? When and how did it originate? Does it really matter?
Revitalize Your Marriage:
Here's How!
After the husband and wife say, "I do," they go off into the sunset assuming
their marriage will remain as it feels at that moment. But when the honeymoon
wears off, they may begin thinking, "Maybe I don't." Why does this happen,
and how can we make love last?
How to
Practice Love and Respect
How can you practice love and respect in your marriage? How can you start
living these two important principles? The Bible gives many practical,
workable ways to love and respect your spouse.
Putting Romance Back
Into Marriage
Basic misunderstandings can lead to a lack of romance later in marriage.
Here are practical ways you can renew and revitalize your marriage!
Have You Performed Your Vow
Today?
How does "I do" become "I don't anymore"? Several common misunderstandings
contribute to neglect of the marriage vows.
Will Your Marriage
Survive the Tough Times?
We all face difficult times. When the storms of life hit, how will they
affect your marriage? What can you do to make sure your marriage will
survive?
Money in Marriage
Money is one of the most frequently cited reasons for conflict within
marriage. It is not uncommon for both husbands and wives to have jobs
outside the home—a major change from the norm just a few decades
ago when husbands were expected to be the major financial providers.
God's Purpose for
Sex and Marriage
We live in a world saturated with sex. But are we missing an unrealized
dimension when it comes to sex and marriage? When and how did sex originate—and
why?
God's Guide to Sex
Everyone knows about the similarities between animal and human sexuality,
but what about the differences? And what are the implications of those
differences?
Sex Outside of Marriage: What's
the Big Deal?
The sexual revolution of the '60s encouraged us to liberate ourselves
from old sexual taboos. Millions did. What have we learned?
Adultery: No Longer Shameful?
What does habitual and rampant adultery tell us about a person and a nation?
Saving Marriage: Beyond
Constitutional Amendments
In response to same-sex marriages in some states, many are pushing constitutional
amendments to preserve the traditional marriage relationship. But it will
take much more if marriage is to be saved.
Same-Sex Marriage:
Does It Meet With God's Approval?
The gay agenda is steadily gaining ground in Western nations, with same-sex
marriage finding acceptance. But what does the Bible say—and why?
And what's at the root of same-sex attraction?
-- FAMILY --
Successful
Parenting: What Makes It Work?
Many parents can find themselves overwhelmed when it comes to parenting.
What biblical keys can lay the right foundation?
How
Can You Help Your Child Succeed?
As a parent, you should realize that your children's future will be shaped
by someone. But will that someone be you or others? Too many parents allow
the harmful influences of society to be the primary shaper of their children's
future. Your children need good parental attention. What can you do to
help your child succeed?
You
Can Win the War Against the Family
Modern pop culture is robbing children of their innocence while undermining
their character growth by addicting them to random violence, filthy language
and explicit sex. In spite of this subtle brainwashing, you can still
win the war being waged against your family.
What's
So Special About Families?
Some suggest a family should be redefined as any group of people living
together in the same household, irrespective of blood connection or sexual
orientation. But is such definition warranted? Before we throw away our
traditional view, maybe we should consider what we would lose in the process.
Is
Your Family Manipulated by Mass Media?
Does your family properly use electronic mass media? Or do you let the
media abuse you? Here are 10 principles to help you regain control and
stamp out media abuse.
What
Is Your Children's Future?
Is the future of our children left to chance and circumstance? Their future
is in your hands more than you think.
...
And Children Are From Pluto
If men are from Mars and women are from Venus, sometimes it seems children
are from someplace even farther out. What can parents do to improve interplanetary
communications and relations?
How
to Raise Good Children in a Bad World
Standards all around you may be slipping, but here are some principles
to help you stay in charge of your child's moral upbringing.
Bringing
Up a Moral Child
Is proper child rearing a lost cause? What pressures do parents face,
and where can they find help in bringing up children with proper moral
values?
What
Are Our Children Worth?
The Bible tells us that children are a gift from God (Psalm 127:3-5).
Being a good parent is one of the most important responsibilities that
we incur in life, with the distinct possibility of truly satisfying rewards.
Your
Child's First Year: What Can You Expect?
So now you're a new parent. What adventures and surprises does the next
year hold for you, your mate and your child? How can you build a foundation
for future family success?
Parenting:
The Terrible Twos or the Terrific Twos?
With all the stereotypes about 2-year-old children, what strategies can
parents follow to help make this ear terrific? Understanding a child's
development and capabilites will help you make a good start.
Teaching
Your Preschooler About God
Our children are a wonderful blessing and gift from God, and it's our
responsibility to teach them about Him. What are some of the methods we
can utilize to teach our children about our loving Creator?
What
Does It Take to Be a Successful Single Parent?
Today's epidemic of divorce and single parenthood affects many people,
Christians included. How can you be successful as a Christian single parent?
Where
Have All the Fathers Gone?
A devastating epidemic is leaving a trail of broken hearts and broken
dreams in its wake. What is this tragic outbreak? It’s the epidemic
of disappearing fathers, who are sorely needed.
Playing
the 'Dad Card'
Fathers, you may not realize it, but you matter more to your daughter
than any other man. Why is that? Why is it so important to her future?
And how seriously do you take this crucial responsibility?
Why
Are Fathers Important?
A Good News interview with Dr. Ross Parke
Passing
on Our Faith to Our Children
Teaching our children about God and leading them into a relationship with
God can be intimidating. Nonetheless, all parents have a responsibility
to teach their children about God and His Word.
How
Can We Pass Our Faith on to Our Children?
In a previous article we covered the basic reasons why we should teach
our children about God. Now we’ll look at the actual mechanics as
well as a good general approach to instructing our children.
Teach
Your Children How to Pray
Teaching children to pray is a vital part of passing on our faith.
Teach
Your Children With Family Bible Study
The most important responsibility of parents is to pass along their spiritual
faith and understanding to their children. Here are tips for how to teach
God’s words and ways to your children.
Help
Your Child Refute Evolution
Your children are likely being indoctrinated with evolutionary teachings
and ideas not only at school, but just about everywhere. Here are some
tips for helping them deal with these false concepts.
10
Practical Ways to Teach Your Children Right Values
Most parents recognize the need for their children to have right values.
But how do you teach them? Here are practical pointers parents can use
to instill those standards, starting today!
Teaching
Youth Religious Values
"And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart; you shall
teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit
in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise
up"
The
Rewards of Reading Together
When family members read aloud together, lots of good things happen—including
learning, laughter and love.
Teach
Your Children About Finances
When we learn to handle our money according to God's instructions, God
expects us to share our knowledge with our children so they, too, can
be blessed. With God's perspective in mind, let us consider some ways
parents can teach their children to properly manage their finances.
Helping
Your Children Cope in Family Crises
The many setbacks in life can teach family members how to
deal with them more effectively, how to minimize crises and how to work
through them together.
How
to Comfort Your Children in Time of Need
A large part of growing up is facing difficulties, setbacks and disappointments.
What can you do to help your children through those traumatic times?
Today's
Toys: Child's Play or Something Else?
It may be time to take another look at your children's toys.
Parenting
in the 90's
The chances for successful parenting are aided by a deep commitment to
the biblical principle that children are a true blessing, well worth the
time and energy that will be required. |
