Practical Biblical Solutions
Hindrances to Sexual Intimacy in Marriage
Key Thought: Problems with sexual intimacy will hinder a couple from becoming one. A failure to communicate. Communication requires a listening love as well as a willingness to be vulnerable—to put into words what one is thinking and feeling and to trust those words to the partner’s understanding. Unresolved conflict. [...]
Why Divorce Hurts Children
Prominent child psychologist, Dr. Lee Salk, once remarked, “The trauma of divorce is second only to death. Children sense a deep loss and feel they are suddenly vulnerable to forces beyond their control.” Those who would have us believe that children are resilient and able to readily adapt to the [...]
Your Husband’s Greatest Need
Fill in the blank: “Behind every successful man is _________.” If you answered a pushy mother- in- law or a nagging wife, you need to keep reading! The correct answer is an admiring and respectful wife. Before you dismiss this as a worn-out joke, consider the fact that God instructs [...]
Why Hurt People Hurt People
An old adage says, “Hurt people, hurt people.” It is well known that those who have been emotionally damaged tend to inflict their hurt and pain on others, particularly family and friends. This often accounts for the conflict that many couples experience. One or both bring emotional baggage from the [...]
The Ten Habits of Healthy Families
The term “dysfunctional family” has become an overused, pop psychology, cliché that makes it difficult to understand what a functional family actually looks like. The truth is that all families go through cycles and changes, sometimes demonstrating amazing resiliency and health and other times showing signs of chaos, problems and [...]
Is Your Marriage in Trouble?
How would you describe your current marriage relationship? Are things good or maybe a little shaky? Do you see any danger signs that trouble you? If you’re not sure, why not take the time to review some of the danger signs? Scripture tells us "a prudent man sees danger and [...]