 Table
of Contents
Introduction
"Didn't the Lord make you one with
your wife? In body and spirit you are his. And what does he want? Godly
children from your union."
Marriage and Family: The Spiritual
Significance
To understand the spiritual significance of marriage and family, we must turn to God, our Creator, to learn what He had in mind in making the human race.
God's Instruction Manual for Marriage
Marriage is one of God's most wonderful gifts to mankind. It is a treasure
worth working on, cherishing and sustaining. His instructions are as
valid today as ever.
Dating Dos and Don'ts
Everyone knows that in most cultures dating is a prelude to marriage. But what many don't know is that how we date greatly influences the kind of marriage we will have. The way we conduct ourselves while dating is an excellent indicator of the commitment we will have to a future relationship and an indicator of the level of happiness we will enjoy.
Choose Your Love Story | Handling
Those Touchy Situations
What to Say When Things Are Going Too Far | Popular
Sexual Myths
At What Age Should We Marry? | Is
Homosexuality Acceptable to God?
Men's
and Women's Vulnerabilities | What
If You've Made a Mistake?
Is Abortion the Answer to Unwanted Pregnancy?
Divorce-Proof Your Marriage
Because so many marriages--particularly in modern Western countries--end in failure, couples trying to live godly lives and make their relationships last will look for ways to protect and preserve their marriages.
The Different Kinds of Love Mentioned in the Bible
| Was
Sex Intended Solely for Procreation?
Our Children: Gifts of God in a Hostile Environment
The Bible tells us that children are a blessing from God, and most couples readily welcome them into their families. Human reproduction is one of life's most treasured and memorable experiences. Consider how God intended for this beautiful event to transpire.
The Epidemic of Missing Fathers | Measuring Influence on Our Children
Bringing Up a Moral Child
Many parents, including single parents, are raising well-adjusted, moral children who successfully enter adulthood. Why are these families successful when so many others are not? What do they do that others don't? More importantly, how can you successfully help your children in this often-perilous journey to adulthood?
Proverbs and Proper Training
Discipline With Encouragement | Sibling
Rivalry
Single-Parenting Success | The
Value of Consequences
Creating Quality Time | The
Seasons of Parentings
Personality Differences and Temperment | Family
Resources for You and Your Children
A Foretaste of Tomorrow
The desire for a happy, lasting marriage blessed with children who grow up to be successful, morally responsible adults is truly the universal dream. Of course, we come by this dream quite naturally. As part of God's creation, we are reflecting the very plan God Himself is fulfilling as He builds His own family. |
