Marriage and Family

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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Gary Smalley on Love and Marriage

Good News Magazine interviews Gary Smalley, who writes and speaks on marriage and family relationships, has authored or coauthored 14 books and produced several films and videotapes.
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How Do Bones Grow?

I don't know how God made it so that our baby could grow over 300 bones, and all the other working parts it needs—but I'm sure glad He did!
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A Hole in the Shape of a Father

A Hole in the Shape of a Father
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Just a Little Further

When my husband and I became parents, another part of the path in our Christian journey unfolded.
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The Empty Nest

Society has changed a great deal ever since farming stopped being the norm for families. But how has the family dynamic changed as a result?
Five Steps to Teach Your Children Money Management
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Five Steps to Teach Your Children Money Management

How well do your children understand and manage money? Do they understand basic concepts such as saving, budgeting, borrowing and debt? Use these helpful tips to teach them!
A little league baseball team look up at their coach.
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Shaping the Heart and Soul

Working with young people effectively requires skill. Some are especially gifted. Read about those gifts.
Managing Your Finances
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Managing Your Finances

What advice does the Bible offer about wealth and our attitude toward it? Is money really the root of all evil? Do you know what God thinks about bankruptcy? What does the Bible say about charitable contributions? How much should...
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How Can You Avoid Provoking Your Child to Anger?

The Bible warns parents of the problems of provoking their children to anger or discouraging them. Here are some practical tips for avoiding these parenting pitfalls.
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I.O.U.

How often do we find ourselves owing money? What does the Bible recommend?
Marriage and Family - The Missing Dimension
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Marriage and Family: The Missing Dimension

The joy of a happy marriage blessed with loving, respectful children is a dream of most men and women. Traditionally, marriage has been an exclusive bond between a man and a woman. Yet in recent years this pattern has been...
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Spending That Coin

Here’s an analogy to help us use our time wisely throughout life.
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Why All the Thorns and Thistles?

Why all the challenges in life? Parents naturally try to make life as easy as possible for their children. But is this really the best approach?
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Don't Take a Tiger by the Tail!

Golf icon and celebrity Tiger Woods was recently caught holding the tail of an extremely destructive "tiger"—the sin of adultery. No one escapes this "tiger" unharmed.
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Turning the Hearts...Your Child and the Internet (Part 2)

Too much of any good thing can be harmful to one's health.
Are Our Children Called? (Part 2)
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Are Our Children Called? (Part 2)

Part 2 of this doctrinal study paper, originally published in November 1998, continues the in-depth look into whether God calls children of members of God’s Church and how the answer to that question affects the expectations and approach parents take...
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"We're Mortgaging Our Children's Future!"

Sadly, in our world today, it seems our children are destined to endure pain because of the selfishness and greed of the generation preceding theirs.
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Sex Is a Gift From God

Sexual sin is not something to be taken lightly.
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Honoring Mom and Dad

Below is the key ingredient to learning how to “live long and prosper.”
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Turning the Hearts...Your Child and the Internet

Did you know that at any given moment over 50,000 potential child molesters are on the Internet?