In today's culture, children are bombarded with messages that challenge traditional biblical views on sexuality and gender from a very young age. Secular schools, media, and even some churches are promoting ideologies that are at odds with a Christian understanding of human sexuality. As Christian parents, it's crucial that we proactively teach our children a [...]
Social media has become an inescapable part of modern life, especially for children and teenagers. While it offers some benefits like staying connected with friends and exploring interests, there are also significant risks that Christian parents need to be aware of and proactively address with their kids. The U.S. Surgeon General recently issued an advisory [...]
It's every Christian parent's worst fear - watching their child walk away from the faith they were raised in. Studies show that a shocking 70% of kids raised in Christian homes will leave the church after high school. With the odds stacked against us, how can we raise children who keep the faith as adults? While [...]
As Christian parents, one of our most important responsibilities is to raise our children with a biblical worldview. This means teaching them to interpret every aspect of life through the lens of God's truth revealed in Scripture. Developing a Christian worldview is crucial for children to navigate the challenges they will face in an increasingly [...]
Having a Christ-centered family is a beautiful and rewarding experience that brings a sense of unity, love, and purpose to every aspect of family life. By centering their lives around Jesus, families can cultivate a strong foundation of faith, compassion, and understanding that binds them together through life's challenges and triumphs. At the heart of [...]
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to recognize, understand, manage, and reason with emotions. It involves being aware of your own feelings and those of others and using that awareness to guide your thinking and actions. Developing strong emotional intelligence is just as important for Christians as it is for anyone else.The Bible has a [...]
Conflict is an inevitable part of any marriage, even for Christian couples. While disagreements and differing perspectives are normal, how spouses handle conflict can either strengthen or strain their relationship. Unfortunately, many Christian couples make common mistakes when dealing with marital conflicts that can hinder resolution and damage their unity. An introduction that effectively sets [...]
Radical honesty is a key ingredient for building exceptional relationships, but it's a nuanced concept that is frequently misunderstood. While authenticity and open communication are vital, radical honesty requires wisdom, empathy and emotional intelligence to implement effectively. This introduction explores the potential benefits and drawbacks of radical honesty in relationships, as well as strategies for [...]
When you are in an unhappy relationship, you have three choices. Maintain status quo End the relationship Make it better That’s it—number three. Surprisingly (or maybe not so surprisingly) most unhappy people choose Option 1. It feels strange to think most of us would choose – or at least accept – unhappiness as our relationship [...]
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 [...]
