Family Life | The Challenges

I Like The Story Of A Little Boy Who Was Asked If ...  PRO

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 17, 2001

I like the story of a little boy who was asked if he believed in God. He answered, “Well, yes I do.” When asked why, he said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Tags: Children, Family, Parenting

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are Fathers Necessary?, Citation: Charles ...  PRO

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jun 15, 2001

[Are Fathers Necessary?, Citation: Charles Colson, How Now Shall We Live (Tyndale, 1999)] In How Now Shall We Live, Chuck Colson notes the disturbing realities that plague children who grow up without a father: Children in single-parent families are five times more likely to be poor, and half ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:12-14

Tags: Family, Father's Day, Divorce, God With Us

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Families Are Wonderful. Families Are Challenging. ...  PRO

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 6, 2002

Families are wonderful. Families are challenging. I am reminded of this every time I see my favorite Cosby Show episode in which Cliff, the father played by Bill Cosby, and Theo, the son played by Malcolm Jamal-Warner, have a chat about Theo’s desire to live like a “regular” person rather than ...read more

Tags: Children, Gifts Giving

Denomination: Church Of God

Staying Too Busy  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 11, 2002

STAYING TOO BUSY Why do we live such harried, rushed, frantic lives? Why do some of us secretly fear the fact that school is out? How will we ever keep the kids occupied until August? How did this Happen? Essayist Anna Quindlen suggests some possible reasons. Perhaps, she suggests, ...read more

Tags: Family, Giving Yourself, Workplace Balance

I'm Standing For My Marriage  PRO

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 7, 2003

I'M STANDING FOR MY MARRIAGE A former Pastor in Seattle, WA wrote a power statement about marriage… I am standing for the healing of my marriage! I won’t give up, give in, give out, or give over till that healing takes place. I made a vow; I said the words; I gave the pledge; I gave a ring; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24, Mark 10:2-12, 1 Corinthians 6:16, Ephesians 5:22-33, 1 Corinthians 11:11, Malachi 2:13-16, Jeremiah 31:31-34  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Marriage, Commitment, Conflict, Faithfulness, Marriage Commitment, Marriage General  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Recently, A Survey Was Made Of 200 Married Adults ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Jul 4, 2003

Recently, a survey was made of 200 married adults in regards to forgiveness (1). The researchers were wondering how one’s ability to forgive others would affect their marital satisfaction and personal well-being. The results were astounding! This research suggests that there is a huge relationship ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Tags: Forgiveness, Marriage, Commitment, Conflict, Forgiveness General, Marriage Commitment, Marriage General  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Family In My Church Run A Family Farm, And ...

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 13, 2005

A family in my church run a family farm, and they don’t have health insurance. The wife began having heart problems, and had to be hospitalized as well as several trips to the emergency room. The medical bills totalled as much as their yearly income. However, they paid their tithe, and paid the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Tags: Giving General

Denomination: Wesleyan

Some Fun Hearing What Kids Think About Husbands ...  PRO

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 20, 2007

Some fun hearing what kids think about husbands and wives. HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHO TO MARRY? Alan, age 10—You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming. Kirsten, age 10—No person ...read more

Tags: Kids, Children, Marriage, Romantic Love

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Tater Family  PRO

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 4, 2007

The Tater Family Some families make church their home. Others find other uses for the church. Take the notorious Tater family, for example. Perhaps you’ve met some of them. · The chief of the clan is old Dick Tater, who insists on running everything in church. · His brother Ro Tater keeps ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Forever Family

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 10, 2009

A FOREVER FAMILY Author Keith Miller tells of an outgoing 40-year-old woman who was part of a sharing group he led. Here is her story: "When I was a tiny little girl, my parents died and I was put in an orphanage. I was not pretty at all and no one seemed to want me. But I longed to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Tags: Adoption