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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Where's My Mate?

Why did God create us male and female? And why was it necessary to have pairs at all?

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Teaching Values to Your Child: Making Wise Media Choices

How can we teach our children how to decide what music to listen to and which movies to see?

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My Almost Huge Mistake

Are you being tempted to marry someone who doesn't share your beliefs? The problem is real. So is the solution.

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Treasure Digest: Turning the Hearts Remember Your Roots

When a man and a woman in love marry, the couple has to blend together two family systems.

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If You're Not a Parent: How the Congregation Can Help

Many years ago, the phrase "We Are Family" was touted within the Church.

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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.

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Treasure Digest: Turning the Hearts

"Thank You, Please and I Love You..."

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Single Parent America

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The Messiah of Joy

Trouble, sadness, weeping, loneliness—of that we have plenty. But one of the world's worst problems is that we don't laugh enough for the right reasons.

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Building a Solid Foundation -- Part 3

Current television fare compromises true family values such as respect for authority and elders and displays violence and sex as the norm. But, as parents, we possess tools we should utilize to provide a decent foundation for our children.

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Why Isn't Sex Safe?

An estimated 45 million people in the United States are infected with genital herpes. The number is growing by a million new cases a year. This year one in four sexually active teens will contract a sexually transmitted disease. Young...

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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.

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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?

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Right Choices and Happiness

An editorial note from Jerold Aust

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Treasure Digest: A Family Affair

Make sure your whole family is invovled in the excitement leading up to the Feast of Tabernacles.

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The Tiny Pill That Changed the World

Forty-five years ago few could have foreseen how this medical innovation could have so dramatically shaped modern society.

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Building a Solid Foundation--Part 2

Laying a solid foundation for correct behavior is one of the greatest gifts we can give our children. Consistency of expectations and not tolerating unacceptable behaviors is a start. But we also should teach basic manners and respect towards others...

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'Why Have You Made Me Like This?'

Some things we can and should change about ourselves. Other things we didn’t choose and can’t change, no matter how we try. How should we deal with the way we’re made?

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Treasure Digest: The Big "Let Down"

Our home is our refuge from the world.

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Building a Solid Foundation--Part 1

As with any relationship, the place to begin in rearing children is to lay a good, strong foundation. Part 1 of this 3-part series deals with the fundamental key of teaching the three R’s—respect, responsibility and restraint—from an early age...

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