What the Bible says about Family
Question: Is there really any scriptural basis for "focusing on the family"? "Family first" has always been my motto. I spend ...
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What the Bible says about Family
Question: Is there really any scriptural basis for "focusing on the family"? "Family first" has always been my motto. I spend ...
Moving Forward: Dealing with Grief
Grieving the death of a loved one is an individual process. Some caregivers initially feel numb and disoriented, then endure pangs of yearning for ...
Character Red Flags
Controlling Your friend can manipulate in many ways: guilt-inducement, threats of abandoning you, threats of self-harm, yelling, physical aggression, ...
Interpersonal red flags
Previous article Character red flags Non-Affectionate This is not the problem for most couples. Often there's a need to restrain the passions that ...
Enhancing Positive Communication
Communication gives life to your marriage. Take time to rediscover your spouse again and again, and allow your spouse to deeply know you. Positive ...
Can a parent expect respect?
"If I talked to my dad the way my son talks to me ..." is a statement I've heard countless times. Kids today feel a new freedom to speak ...
How can I change my spouse?
In This Series: 1. When Expectations Meet Reality 2. Why Isn't Marriage the Way I Thought It Would Be? 3. Why Isn't My Wife the Person I Thought She ...
How to Deal With Bullying
Be aware of the following indicators that may indicate a child is being harassed: Injuries — unexplained bruises, cuts or scratches Torn, damaged ...
Parents Fear Child May Be Victim of Cyber-Bullying
How can I know for sure whether my child has become a target of intimidating text messages or cruel rumours on social media? Are there any tell-tale ...
Disappointing, difficult and destructive marriages: What’s the difference?
From the beginning of their relationship, Jane and Simon felt as though they were soul mates, complementing one another in every area of their lives. ...
When our children hurt, we hurt
It’s common for mums and dads to talk a lot about the joys of parenting. We get excited to see our children accomplish anything and everything, ...
Cyber bullying
In movies, bullies are easy to spot. Sometimes they run in packs, like the hooligans in Back to the Future or Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Maybe they're ...