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Family is the structure of civilization, and healthy family relationships give us security, stability, and happiness. Many of us do not have this experience in our pasts, but it is never too late to build up your family moving forward. Ask for God's blessing in your family and use these resources to work toward a peaceful, happy family.

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Love Run Amok

How can you know in advance whether someone will become an abusive mate? Don't be one of those who blindly ignores warning signs of bad things to come and pays a price for it.
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Can You Pass the Marshmallow Test?

Everyone likes to enjoy life, but are you willing to deny yourself a little pleasure now for a lot more, later? That decision is more important than you may think.
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What’s So Special About Families?

Some modern visionaries are now suggesting that the definition of family is any group of people living together in the same household regardless of blood connection or sex. But before we throw away the traditional view, shouldn't we consider what...
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Being Single: A Blessing or a Curse?

In our longing to belong to someone, do we forget to focus enough on the One to whom we must ultimately belong?
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What's Right With Marriage

More and more voices in society attempt to run down marriage, claiming it's out of date and seeking to change its definition. But there's still much to be said for this relationship God instituted when He first made man and...
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Do You Know Your Dad?

A physical father is a type of our spiritual Father. How can we come to understand our spiritual Father better?
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The Religion Factor in Marriage

How important are your religious beliefs—to you? Would you be willing to compromise them for that "special someone"? Interfaith relationships raise especially important questions for young adults.
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"Are We Right for Each Other?"

These 10 questions can help you gauge the godly potential of your relationship.
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The Right One

Is finding your "one true love" an impossible dream? How can you know when you have found "the right one"?
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What's Going on Under the Skin: What Touch Can Trigger

Is it real love, or are you just feeling powerful brain chemicals stoked by the touch of that special someone?
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The Honorable Role of Women

The truth is that the Bible describes the role of women as one of great honor and worth.
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The Honorable Role of Men

Godly husbands will treat their wives and children with affection and provide spiritual leadership.
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Marriage Misconceptions

A few misconceptions about marriage and explanation to clear them up.
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What Guys Should Know Before Marriage

If you don't know what you want in life, how will you know if you found the person to join you on this journey?
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What Girls Should Know Before Marriage

If you enter into marriage blinded by physical attraction, you'll be rudely awakened not long after, when the full character of your spouse becomes evident.
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Careers and Motherhood: Maximizing Your Options

Choices made earlier in life have a significant impact on the opportunities that will come later. Here is one couple's story and advice.
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Feminism's Fatal Flaw

The feminist minority: Why do women reject a movement that claims to advance their rights?
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Where Have All the Young Men Gone?

What has happened to masculinity? How can a boy grow up and become a real man in a hostile world?
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Eight Core Biblical Values to Teach Your Children

Parents are to help their kids stay the right course through an aimless and corrupt world. Here are some key areas to focus on.
Beyond Today -- The Way: Part 2 - The Marriage Revolution
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The Way: Part 2 - The Marriage Revolution

While today’s society has abandoned all sexual restraint, Christ’s true disciples must live by His Way.
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