Making Life Work

Making Life Work

You may not realize it, but you probably already own the best self-help book ever published, loaded with practical guidance to help you achieve success in your career, friendships, finances and family. That book is your Bible. We've prepared this guide to help you discover the Bible's principles for success.

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The Bible is a timeless book, filled with practical advice from our Creator. It records vital and profound lessons from real people, and it can help us see and avoid the pitfalls that come with doing things our way.

This guide explores:

  • How God’s way of life is a blessing and not a burden.
  • The Bible's best advice on crucial life topics.
  • God's example of love as a key characteristic of our relationships.

Find these and more examples of takeaways that can inform your decisions and improve your life.

Table of Contents

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How Can We Make Life Work?

5 minutes
You probably already own the best self-help book ever published—the Bible. It's filled with practical guidance on how to make your life work!
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Marriage: Foundation of the Family

20 minutes
A strong marriage is the foundation for a strong family. What does the Bible reveal about dating, love and building a successful marriage?
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Child Rearing: Building the Right Foundation

10 minutes
God's Word reveals a great deal about this crucial subject, and parents can discover a wealth of guidance for how to bring up happy, successful...
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Finding the Path to a Happy Family

11 minutes
A loving family is one of life's greatest blessings. But it doesn't just happen. Scripture reveals the keys that can help you enjoy a strong, happy...
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The Importance of Right Friendships

4 minutes
God designed us to need other people—to form, maintain and enjoy good relationships with others. What does God's Word tell us about friendships?
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Finding Success in Your Job and Career

12 minutes
Although written centuries ago, the Bible contains time-tested and proven principles for success in your job and career. What are its key principles?
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Financial Security and Peace of Mind

10 minutes
It seems that all of us could use help with our finances and financial management. Many principles have been there all along in the pages of Scripture...
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A Source of Timeless Financial Advice

3 minutes
One of the best sources of timeless financial advice and guidance is the book of Proverbs.
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Keys to a Long, Healthy Life

26 minutes
We all want to enjoy good health and avoid sickness and injury. So why not follow the health guidance our Creator gave in His instruction manual?
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Does Life Have Greater Meaning and Purpose?

15 minutes
Why are you here? Why were you born? Perhaps the most important key to making life work lies in understanding God's great purpose for you!
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Our Need for Love

4 minutes
Life without love is ultimately life without meaning. Love is a primary element of a human life.