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.

Media Production

The Debt Trap

If you worry about finances and debt you are not alone. Why has debt become such a widespread problem? What are real solutions?

Article

Treasure Digest Turning the Hearts The 10cent Ice Cream Cone: Making Memories

While visiting at the hospital with my ailing 97-year-old father, I brought a smile to his face while reminiscing about the 10-cent ice cream cone he used to buy our family.

Article

Pregnancy Resources

Article

Preparing for Pregnancy: Participating in a Miracle

It may be the most godlike thing you have a chance to do.

Media Production

Where Have Fathers Gone?

The traditional family is in crisis partly due to the tragic epidemic of disappearing fathers. What can be done?

Article

Poverty Is Personal

Poverty has been a constant presence throughout human history, but each of us has the opportunity to personally combat poverty every day while we look forward to a time when poverty will be a distant memory.

Article

Treasure Digest: Turning the Hearts... Don't Play Favorites!

When Isaac and Rebekah became the "proud" parents of twin boys, they probably never thought they would have the issue of favoritism enter their family.

Article

Raising Kids in the Internet Age

"I remember what it was like being a teen. Kids have always pushed at the rules. It's not so different today. What's the big deal?"

Article

Treasure Digest: Turning the Hearts... I Remember Mama

There's nothing more "homey" than a child coming in the front door and smelling the aroma of fresh-baked bread! Put a pat of butter on the hot slice of bread and enjoy the moment and make a memory.

Article

Does Father Know Best?

Research shows that children without a father tend to be less settled and more insecure. Now is the time to break that cycle of distant and damaged family relationships wherever they exist.

Article

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.

Article

Youth Focus from Vertical Thought... Hope and Help for Children of Divorce

Every year millions of children experience the trauma of their parents' divorce. Millions more have already gone through that pain and been affected in ways large and small. What can help children of divorce? One who has been there shares...

Article

World News and Trends: Get married, stay married, live longer

Does marriage statistically make you live longer?

Article

Resources for Single Parents

The following links and booklet offers will help in the difficulties of being a single parent.

Article

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?

Article

Why Are Fathers Important?

A Good News Interview With Dr. Ross Parke

Article

What Happened to Dad?

Today it's common to see the father's role disparaged in media, many times making him out to be a bumbling, inept fool while the children are saved by an almost superhuman mother.

Article

What Happens When Fathers Are Not Around?

What are some of the ways single moms can beat the odds?

Article

Trustworthiness in the Marriage Relationship

A woman once quipped: “Never trust a husband too far or a bachelor too near.” Being trustworthy isn’t a quality much on the minds of the average person, but it is a crucial element in the marriage relationship.

Media Production

Four Seasons of Parenting

Developing children's spiritual, emotional and mental health can seem overwhelming to parents. Learn keys to success.

Subscribe to Marriage and Family