Family & Relationships

Jesus commands us to forgive, yet most of us treat His words as suggestions. We must learn to release all offense. All of us have been wounded at some time in our lives, many of us deeply. And it’s not something to take lightly. People experience real pain when they or those they love are

Making a lifelong commitment to total forgiveness means that you keep on doing it—for as long as you live. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you are proved right when you speak and justified when you judge. —Psalm 51:4 When I consider the fact

Domestic violence is an ugly problem—and it happens both inside and outside the church. Learn how to recognize it.   Domestic violence can be defined as a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship used by one person to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner. The abuse can be physical, sexual,

I think the quickest way to ruin Valentine’s Day is with strife. “Strife” means “vigorous or bitter conflict, discord and antagonism; to quarrel, struggle or clash; competition; rivalry.” James 3:14-16 tells us clearly, “If ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. For where envying and

Jack Hayford, gifted pastor, teacher and speaker, posed the question: “Do marriage vows matter?” It’s an important question that deserves more discussion. Hayford states that confronting the problem of divorce among Christians is not “a showdown between those who have failed and those who might criticize them–it’s a confrontation needed to face down a mind-set

The recent rash of marital failures among high-profile Christian leaders is forcing a showdown in the church. It isn’t a showdown between those who have failed and those who might criticize them—it’s a confrontation needed to face down a mind-set that, if left unchanged, will bring an onslaught of hellish delusion. It’s time we take

If you have fallen into this trap of the enemy, what can you do? Here are some practical steps to getting free. Sexual addiction is by far the leading addiction in the church today. Yet many people don’t believe–or perhaps aren’t willing to admit–that they have a problem. You can tell you need healing from

Charisma: It’s no secret that Christian marriages are in trouble today. What’s happening to us? John: It’s unbelievable to me that the courthouse will give any human being with brains enough to find the front door a license to get married. My father, who pastored for 53 years, often said, “If you have half a

There! I’d finally said it. The word I’d avoided for more than 20 years. “Divorce!” I screamed. “Count on it. You’ll lose me, the children, everything! I’ll divorce you unless you change once and for all!” It was the only thing I had left to say to my husband, Paul, who had phoned me a

Don’t let divorce ruin the rest of your life. These 10 guidelines will put you on the path to restoration. 1. Pursue biblical counseling. The objective guidance of a professional counselor will help you process your pain in a healthy way while walking you through a systematic pathway to recovery. A good counselor can open your