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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How Can You Counter a Degenerating Culture?

As a reader of The Good News, you are probably disturbed by many of the values of the culture around you—and with good reason. How can we counter the degrading influence of much of popular culture?

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To My Loving Children (To Be Opened If I Die)

A father shares advice he wrote to his children when he was at death's door.

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Is Your Family Manipulated by Mass Media?

Does your family properly use electronic mass media? Or do you let the media abuse you? Here are 10 principles to help you regain control and stamp out media abuse.

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Michael Medved on Media and the Family

An interview with Michael Medved, author of "Hollywood vs. America"

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Mass Culture's Horrendous Consequences

The 21st century sees the entertainment-centered culture of the Western world spread around the globe through movies, television, music and the Internet. Rather than genuinely "entertaining" in a wholesome sense, the effect appears to encourage self-indulgence of the crudest and...

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How to Raise YOUR Parents!

Have you considered how you as a teen could positively influence your relationship with your parents (or parent)? Read this article for some great tips on how to accomplish this important feat.

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How Can You Get Along With Brothers and Sisters?

Sometimes sibling rivalries can make you wonder if "brotherly love" is an oxymoron—a contradiction of terms. But here are some tips that can help promote peace.

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When Parents and Friends Clash

"'Honor your father and mother,' which is the first commandment with promise." — Ephesians 6:2

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World News and Trends: The perils of going it alone

A feature article in USA Today, quoting a recognized authority, catches one's eye.

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They Are Listening...Are You?

Are we really aware of what children overhear during our conversations, what could they possibly be learning from us?

a bride and groom walking in an empty field at sunset

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When Will God Provide a Mate for You?

Young people often wonder if God will bless them with someone to marry. And they often want to know when. Read this firsthand account of a recently married couple who had the same questions

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Sticks and Stones

We often use our words as weapons. We forget how seemingly harmless phrases can carry a hurtful meaning.

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In Brief... More Grandparents Bringing Up Babies

It was God's intent from the beginning that children should grow up with two parents, male and female, committed to each other in marriage. "So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together...

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World News and Trends: Number of cohabiting couples surges

According to the latest census, the number of unmarried couples living together in America skyrocketed 71 percent over the last decade, far outpacing the 7 percent increase in married-couple households.

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World News and Trends: The house that debt built

The Financial Times tells us that "in the US and the UK, household debt has reached a record level as a percentage of disposable income."

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In Brief... World News Review: Better Living Standard Doesn't Equal Better Living

Good news-poverty is down in the United States. But, a better average living standard doesn't translate into better living for all.

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Do You Know Your Father?

A physical father is a type of our spiritual Father. How can we come to understand our spiritual Father better?

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Successful Parenting Begins 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 brain for success.

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Do You Know How to Use A Credit Card?

What tips do financial experts recommend on using credit cards? In principle, does the Bible offer advice on this modern practice? Understanding and practicing the keys revealed in this article can help your family bolster its financial security.

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In Brief... Internet Use by Children Needs Supervision

Separate reports released June 20 should cause parents to heighten their supervision of Internet use by their children.

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