How many times have you thought you were communicating clearly, only to discover that your words were taken in a way you never could have imagined—and likely, more negatively? Here are 5 explanations as to why communication that, however carefully delivered, might be quite different from what your mate actually heard: The other person is angry [...]
Introduction: Most parents yell at their kids and are fairly astute at giving excuses for their behavior. We all know, however, that we shouldn’t yell and that it has a long-term, negative impact on our kids. This lesson is focused on stopping the behavior. Why? BECAUSE IT IS WRONG AND DOESN”T WORK! Why Yelling Doesn’t Work: [...]
Signs of an Authoritarian Parent: “It’s my way or the highway” It's characterized by rigid rules and high demands. Authoritarian parents have high standards and can be highly critical when those standards aren't met. They also tend to offer less emotional warmth compared to authoritative parents. You have little patience for misbehavior Authoritarian parents don’t [...]
Key Thought The process of becoming one depends heavily on a couple’s ability to communicate effectively with one another. It is the lifeblood of a healthy and growing relationship. Without it, a marriage will weaken and die. What is effective communication? The process of listening and talking with one another in order to truly know [...]
Laying a good foundation during your child’s formative years is critically important in determining who and what they will become as adults. Key Thought: The single most prevalent cause for disharmony within family relationships is a closed spirit. What is a Closed Spirit? “The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a [...]
Laying a good foundation during your child’s formative years is critically important in determining who and what they will become as an adult. Key Thought: A biblical parent must consistently attempt to motivate their child toward godly behavior by supplying one or a combination of three basic motives: 1) the genuine love or compassion for [...]
Key Thought: There are three basic principles that a couple must consistently practice in order to fully enjoy their sexual experience. I Corinthians 7:3-5 “Let the husband render to his wife the affection due her, and likewise also the wife to her husband. The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the [...]
Origin: Marriage was instituted or ordained by God at the beginning of human history (Gen.2:22). Implication: It was not man’s idea but God’s. God, Himself, performed the first marriage ceremony in the Garden of Eden (Gen. 2:22). Man, therefore, has no right to set it aside or make rules/regulations concerning marriage. 2. Marriage is a [...]
Key Thought: Oneness grows only through the consistent practice of marital love by both spouses. Introduction: The ability to speak the same language is critically important for people (i.e. person to person, groups, nations, etc.) understanding and working together cooperatively (see Genesis 11:6—Tower of Babel). Principle: The development of oneness between a couple is greatly [...]
Key Thought: A wise woman discerns that her role is crucial in achieving oneness. The wife’s role includes four areas of responsibility: The first area of responsibility is respect (Eph. 5:33) The second area of responsibility is submission (Eph. 5:22) The third area of responsibility is love (Titus 2:4) The fourth area of responsibility is [...]
