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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The Ultimate Goal of the Marriage Union

Whether one marries or remains single, God wants us to understand there are spiritual implications to the marriage relationship.

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What Are the Keys to a Happy Marriage?

Many would have you believe that the marital union is archaic and unnecessary. Yet mankind's Creator designed marriage as the ideal relationship for men and women. What fundamental principles can you practice to build a happy marriage?

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Rekindle the Romance

An editorial note from Jerold Aust

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Truthful Tribal Storytelling

"Writing, writing, writing, Daddy's sermon, sermon, sermon!" So proclaimed my two-year-old-daughter sitting in a laundry basket scribbling on a tablet.

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Treasure Digest: Catch Them Being Good

Sometimes being a parent can be like being a broken record: "Don't do that!" "Be careful!" "I've told you three times to clean up your room!"

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Hope for Homosexuals

An interview with Joseph Nicolosi, a clinical psychologist and experts on homosexuality.

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Same-Sex Marriage: Does It Meet With God's Approval?

The gay agenda is steadily gaining ground in Western nations, with same-sex marriage finding acceptance. But what does the Bible say—and why? And what's at the root of same-sex attraction?

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Who's Minding Your Grandchildren?

Parents aren’t always able to stay home with their children. One option may be the children’s grandparents. Here is one woman’s experience with her own grandchildren.

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Learning from your Grandparents

Families are made up of different generations. Grandparents have a strong role in the family and here is one example of that love and honor.

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Follow-up to Q&A About Marrying Outside the Faith

Several people responded to the Q&A published in the July 2003 issue of United News about United Church of God ministers performing marriages between a believer and an unbeliever.

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Controversies Concerning Homosexuality Hound the Anglican Community

Gay issues are troubling the Church of England and its Episcopal community in America. Its evangelical wing takes issue with liberal clergy who promote acceptance of openly gay priests. What is the true biblical approach?

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Time for School Making Sure Your Child Gets off on the Right Foot

All parents worry about their children starting school, but Church members have the additional concerns about dealing with society’s holidays and getting off for God’s Holy Days. What can a parent do to insure their child’s success? Here are tips...

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Treasure Digest: Grandparents/ Grandchildren: The Vital Connection

The book Grandparents/Grandchildren: The Vital Connection by Arthur Kornhaber, M.D., and Kenneth L. Woodward (published by Transaction Publishers, 1997) was inspired by 8-year-old Billy who insisted on telling his therapists in session after session about the love he had for...

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Q&A: Why do ministers perform marriages between members and nonmembers?

Thank you for your question about "Courting Compromise: Myths About Dating Outside the Church" (May 2003, page 16). Apparently, there’s a misunderstanding about what the UCG is doing, and we welcome the opportunity to clarify this important issue.

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Treasure Digest: Protecting Kids From Punishment: Teaching the Wrong Lesson?

A student was kicked out of school for helping someone cheat on the SAT test. Sounds reasonable, unless you are his parents.

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Treasure Digest: Remembering Our Marriage Covenant

Below are excerpts from the meaningful marriage ceremony currently used by the United Church of God.

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I love my husband very much and want him to be saved and one day to be in heaven with me. But sometimes our marriage is absolute torture because of his behavior. He has no interest in being saved. Please pray for me and help me.

How can I deal with an un-believing spouse?

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Successful Parenting Starts With the Brain

Young children are virtual learning machines, eagerly absorbing information from everything around them. Researchers have discovered that parents play a crucial role in properly “wiring” their children’s brains for success.

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Youth Violence: Where Does the Blame Really Lie?

Violence has come to roost in the nation’s youth. A biblical prophet envisioned a time when children would be our oppressors (Isaiah 3:12). Are we living in those days?

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Whatever Happened to Fathers in Children's Literature?

The absent father in literature is a reminder of the intense need children have for their parents.

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