Family Matters

Attending a family gathering including a same sex couple

As Christian parents we always want to make sure that our children know the principles by which Christ has taught us to live. However, we also need to ensure that they understand the fallen world that we live in.

12 May 2021 6PM 4 min

Getting married in college

The marriage rate in our country is disconcertingly low, with only 30 percent of marriage age people being married. So when we hear about a young couple wanting to get married we get excited, however, is it wise to get married whilst still at University?

11 May 2021 6PM 4 min

Emotional affairs and grounds for divorce

There are so many factors to building trust in a marriage, and when a couple gets it right, there’s a definite increase in the stability of the relationship. If, however, your spouse is becoming emotionally involved with another person, you’ll undoubtedly feel the level of trust between the two of…

10 May 2021 6PM 4 min

Contraception and the culture of death

The subject of contraception has been one of controversy for many years now. There are many who oppose it because of the belief that it leads to a culture of death.

9 May 2021 6PM 4 min

Christian romantically involved with a Non-Christian

A lot of Christians seem to have grand ideas that even if they date an unbeliever, they will be able to influence them towards Christ and then be equally yoked in marriage one day.

6 May 2021 6PM 4 min

Child has a negative attitude

When a child is behaving in a negative way and finding most things in life bad, boring or bleak, this can be indicative of something fairly serious, but it could also just be that an attitude change is in order.

5 May 2021 6PM 4 min

Social media red flags for married couples

Do you have online friendships with individuals of the opposite sex? Are you connecting with these people more than with your own spouse? These are important questions to ask if you hope to protect your marriage from potential breakdown.

4 May 2021 6PM 4 min

Parenting after divorce

In the event of a divorce, family life takes the incredible strain and parenting can become quite a challenge as children are asked to share themselves between Mom and Dad.

3 May 2021 6PM 4 min

Helping a spouse become more financially responsible

The issue of finances is one that seems to be high on the list of marital problems when we survey married couples. In today’s economy, there are so many families trying to figure out how to make ends meet every month. For this to happen couples need to be on…

2 May 2021 6PM 4 min

Helping a spouse become more financially responsible

The issue of finances is one that seems to be high on the list of marital problems when we survey married couples. In today’s economy, there are so many families trying to figure out how to make ends meet every month. For this to happen couples need to be on…

29 Apr 2021 6PM 4 min

Husband and father involved in same sex extramarital affair

The daunting task of breaking the news to your kids about your spouse’s affair is not one any parent wants to face. When the affair your spouse has engaged in is with someone of the same sex, your conversation with the kids gets even more difficult.

28 Apr 2021 6PM 4 min

Child doesn’t want single mom to date

There is definitely no easy way to go about dating again as a single mom after a divorce. If your child has been separated from a parent and is now being introduced to your new potential partners, this can be extremely scary for them and you can be sure to…

27 Apr 2021 6PM 4 min

Children’s doubts about God

If you are a Christian parent who is praying for your kids, asking God to show Himself to them and to become very real to them, I don’t think you’re alone. That is the prayer on the lips of most believers for their children. Every Christian parent wants to feel…

26 Apr 2021 6PM 4 min

Venting about marriage on social media

When issues arise in your marriage, who do you turn to? A lot of couples have trouble communicating their dissatisfaction in marriage with one another. It can be difficult to have those tough conversations face to face with your spouse, and that is why people often find that letting off…

25 Apr 2021 6PM 4 min

Social media signs of negative impact on marriage

Social Media is being named as one of the most common causes of marital disputes and divorce in more recent years. With this information, we would be wise to take stock of the time spent and connections being made over these social platforms in order to protect our marriages.

22 Apr 2021 6PM 4 min

Rekindling a marriage as empty nesters

So many couples fall into the trap of focussing all their energy on their children, so much so, that when they “fly the nest” mom and dad are left with not much of a marriage.

21 Apr 2021 6PM 4 min

Evangelizing millennials

We often talk about the millennial generation and how life has been a completely different experience for those born into this digital age. It affects parenting, career choices, attitudes towards socializing and so much more. But how have Millenials been affected in their view of the Church and God? Many…

20 Apr 2021 6PM 4 min

Adolescent thinks his parents don’t respect him

If you’re a teen who’s feeling trapped by your parents’ “controlling behavior”, then stay tuned. You may not like some of their ideas, and their methods of guiding you into the right path may seem ineffective and unreasonable to you, but it's highly likely that they have your best interests…

19 Apr 2021 6PM 4 min

Feminine preferences and male sexual identity

Identity labels are rarely helpful, especially where personality and sexuality are concerned. The term "gay" is just an artificial mental construct: a word that means what other people say it means – nothing more, nothing less. We’ll discuss male sexual identity and help a young man to understand true masculinity,…

18 Apr 2021 6PM 4 min

Co-parenting with an uncooperative ex-spouse

When a mother and father parent with the same agenda and discipline style, a happier and safer environment is created for the children as they understand their boundaries. When parents are divided in their parenting style it can cause a lot of problems with kids being confused and lacking the…

15 Apr 2021 6PM 4 min