Family Matters

Unfaithful husband wants to date other women

When it comes to infidelity in a marriage relationship, there can be no grey area. A spouse should never be asked to turn a blind eye to extramarital relationships, because the very nature of marriage is a sacred bond between man and woman, and this vow should not be undermined.

18 Nov 2021 2PM 4 min

Three-year-old boy is playing dress up

When a young boy chooses to play with girls’ toys or loves to join in girly fantasy games, is this a warning sign that he may be struggling with gender identification? We’re discussing this in a little more detail

17 Nov 2021 2PM 4 min

How Dads Teach Daughters About Modesty

There is so much to be said for the enormous role that a father plays in his daughter’s life, and especially in her confidence. A father shapes the way a girl sees herself in society, and so he has a great influence on feeding her self-worth.

17 Nov 2021 4AM 4 min

Importance of marital sex in biblical view

A common question for couples, particularly women, who may be struggling in their marriage is: ‘Why is sex so important?’ When there is a lack of interest in sex or a big difference in a couple’s sexual libidos, this is often a recipe for disaster in the relationship, and couples…

16 Nov 2021 2PM 4 min

Sharing Marriage frustrations with family

In every marriage, there are going to be conflicts and frustrations between husband and wife, and sometimes an outside perspective can be just what you need to get back on track. But one needs to be careful about where that counsel comes from because even family members can often be…

15 Nov 2021 2PM 4 min

Reconciling Christian suffering and all things working for good

When life takes a turn for the worse, and you experience suffering and heartache, it’s very difficult to hear the words, “God works all things for the good”, because things may not look good at all to you. Going through trials and tribulation is never easy, and yet the bible…

14 Nov 2021 2PM 4 min

Pre-schooler terrified with bugs

How can I help my small child deal with his overwhelming fear of insects? He's always been a little scared of bugs, but recently he was bitten by something at school during snack time, and now he gets hysterical every time the class is supposed to go outside. What's the…

11 Nov 2021 2PM 4 min

Opposite sex friendship in marriage

Is it wrong for a married person to have a friend of the opposite sex? While my spouse was away on a week-long missions trip, I enlisted a male friend from work to come over and help me care for our eighteen-month-old daughter. In the process, we ended up watching…

10 Nov 2021 2PM 4 min

Child with a problem of stealing

How can we stop our four-year-old from stealing? It seems like everywhere we go – church, stores, museums, friends' houses – he walks out with something that doesn't belong to him. I have a feeling that he's just being irresponsible he puts things in his pocket and then forgets about…

9 Nov 2021 2PM 4 min

Obesity in children

Do you have any ideas for helping a pre-teen child who is seriously overweight? He loves food and gets extremely disappointed when we turn down his requests for snacks and treats. He also becomes depressed after several days of healthy eating. How can we reverse this trend?

8 Nov 2021 2PM 4 min

Making time for his and her friends in Marriage

Do you think it's a good idea for husbands and wives to have regular activities apart from each other with their friends of the same sex? My husband feels a deep need to get together with his guy friends a couple of times each month, but I'd rather spend most…

7 Nov 2021 2PM 4 min

Husband Concerned About Wife’s Depression During Pregnancy

Is there anything I can do to help my expectant wife deal with the severe mood swings she's been experiencing? She's about three-quarters of the way through her pregnancy, and lately she's been terribly depressed. It's beginning to take a real toll on our relationship. I've heard a lot about…

4 Nov 2021 3PM 4 min

Grown child has made poor decisions

What can we do to encourage our adult son to grow up? He's made some very poor choices in terms of lifestyle, jobs, living arrangements, and friends. After raising him in the Christian faith, we're deeply disappointed. At the same time, we can't help feeling guilty and wondering where we…

3 Nov 2021 3PM 4 min

Encouragement for parent of strong-willed child

Have you ever heard the parent say that the job of parenting is the walk in the park, probably not, because even those who are parenting a compliant, easy-going child can find it challenging at times? And so when we hear from a Mom whose at the end of her…

2 Nov 2021 3PM 4 min

Divorced with Child, Wants to Reconcile

Should I consider remarrying my ex-spouse for the sake of our child? We are both Christians, but we recently got divorced. Over the past few weeks I've become increasingly concerned about the impact of this family breakup upon our preschooler. What do you think I should do?

1 Nov 2021 3PM 4 min

Cell phone guidelines for kids

Should children be allowed to have smart phones or mobile devices? Our oldest has started driving and all of our kids are constantly on the move. My spouse thinks they need phones in order to stay better connected with us. Do you think this is a good idea?

31 Oct 2021 3PM 4 min

Recovering alcoholic wants Relationship with Children

A family that has suffered the devastating effects of alcoholism, drug abuse, sexual abuse, or any other addictive behavior will likely be affected far into the future, if not forever. As Christians, however, we believe that God can heal brokenness and broken relationships because He is the restorer of our…

28 Oct 2021 3PM 4 min

Step parent’s relationship problems

Stepfamilies, or as they are now called, Blended Families are becoming more and more common in society. The occurrence of two families becoming one naturally has challenges that will need to be overcome. Depending on the history of relationships, size of the joining families, and ages and stages of the…

27 Oct 2021 3PM 4 min

Divorced parents Concerned That Grown Child Is Skeptical About marriage

Marriage is a divine institution created by God, and there are so many beautiful and life-giving benefits from committing to a partner in marriage. Unfortunately with the increase in divorce over the last number of decades, the view of marriage has been tainted for many. It’s extremely common for a…

26 Oct 2021 3PM 4 min

Gentle and Sensitive boy

Should there be any concern when a boy shows interest in the arts over sports, or if he prefers to engage in quiet activities rather than boisterous play? Stereotypes and culture have put standards in place that can short-circuit a child’s ingrained abilities. We’ll discuss this topic from a biblical…

25 Oct 2021 3PM 4 min