Since there's conflict in every romantic relationship, learning to fight fair just might be the most important lesson any couple can master. You know, there's a real difference between healthy and unhealthy combat in marriage. And everything depends on the way disagreements are handled.
You know, one of the most enjoyable things about having an international radio program is the thousands of cards and letters that I get from listeners. And I particularly love those that come from children. One of those letters came in recently from a nine-year-old girl named Christina. She sent me a poem that she had written and dedicated it to her to her grandmother. Let me share it with you.
In this day when one in five couples is infertile, more and more families are looking to adoption as the alternative of choice. For those who have taken this step or are presently contemplating it, there's the issue of how to tell the child he or she is adopted. Well, let me offer four suggestions that I hope will be helpful.
It's common to hear people say today that being a homemaker is boring and that the mothers who stay at home to raise children are accepting an unchallenging way of life. Well, compared with what, I might ask? The truth is, almost any occupation you can name—from a telephone operator to a medical pathologist to an attorney or dentist—involves long hours of tedious activity.
We're gonna be celebrating Mother's Day here in the United States, and that gives me an occasion to tip my hat to those special women whom we honor every year at this time. There is no assignment on earth that requires the array of skills and understanding needed by a mom in fulfilling her everyday duties. She must be a resident psychologist, physician, theologian, educator, nurse, chef, taxi driver, fire marshal and occasional police officer.
Around this time of year, many people find themselves feeling mildly depressed, even after a happy and exciting holiday with friends and family. Some people wonder if this means they have a serious emotional problem, but most of the time there's nothing to worry about.
It's been said that values are not taught to children—they're caught by them. Children absorb what their mothers and fathers believe by watching them in everyday situations.
There was a time when uncles, aunts, brothers and sisters were available to give parents a helping hand with child rearing. But more typically today, the extended family is spread all over the continent and might not even be trusted anyway. Even grandparents are sometimes unavailable because they're just as busy as their kids.
When Roel Manlangit was just 8 years-old his mother left them. Then, he lost his home to a devastating flood and would have to find random karaoke places to practice his singing. Shortly after being discovered singing on the streets, he became a contestant on Pilipinas Got Talent...and HE WON! What is he going to do with the money he won? Buy his family a new house. God bless you angel! Such an amazing story of God's provision and blessing to a family in need!
In It Ain't Over, the first film in the ED'S STORY series, Ed Dobson reminds us that life isn't over yet and that we don't have to feel overwhelmed by the struggles we're facing today. Difficult news can sometimes make us feel like our lives are over. Ed shows us that we don't know the future, and that things may turn out quite differently from what we expect.
When a family brought two baby twins into the world, they soon realized that something was wrong with little Amazing Grace. Her family cherished every moment with her and even sang to her. She blessed their lives for just 60 short days. Just before she went to be with Jesus, the family sweetly sang "Amazing Grace" to her. Such a touching moment to see a family put their faith and trust in God in such a difficult time.
Forgive and forget. It sure is a lot easier to say than to do. When our spouses do something to wound us deeply, can we ever truly forgive them? And if we do forgive them, can we ever forget the pain that they've caused us?
When Alex Malarkey was 6, he and his father got into a terrible car accident that ended up detaching Alex's head from his body. The accident paralyzed Alex and left him in a coma for 2 months. All feared that he would die, but when he miraculously woke up, they were amazed to hear his account of visiting heaven! Watch this incredible story of God's power!
https://theboywhocamebackfromheaven.com/
This video introduces what happens when God’s amazing love and grace meet human shame. The video addresses our infinite worth in God’s eyes, as manifest through the cross of Jesus Christ.
When the daughter of a dying father learned he only had 3 months to live, she knew she couldn't miss the special father-daughter dance at her wedding. Even though she's not engaged, their special moment became a reality. Grab the tissues for this!
The Daily Pulse (Tuesday, July 23, 2013): Everyone comes naked from their mother’s womb, and as everyone comes, so they depart. They take nothing from their toil that they can carry in their hands. Ecclesiastes 5:15 (NIV)
Have you noticed that family members are experts at trying to control one another? Deep within the human spirit is the desire for raw power. We want to run our lives and everyone else's if we can. In fact, I've listed sixteen techniques that people commonly use to manipulate those around them—including...
"Smithsonian" magazine once featured a master stone carver from England named Simon Verity, a man who honed his craft by restoring 13th century cathedrals in Great Britain. As the authors watched him work, they noticed something very interesting.
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