Family Matters

The nature of pornography is that is objectifies a person and takes away the beauty of a relationship between human beings by warping it into something completely different. If a spouse is making an effort to walk away from porn addiction and re-kindle the marriage relationship, then all aspects of pornography need to be removed from the situation. .

Have you ever heard yourself say something a little like this: “You are not leaving the dining table until you have eaten your dinner”, or, “Why didn’t you eat the school lunch I packed for you?, or, “No, you cannot have a sweetie, it’s 9 in the morning and you still haven’t eaten your breakfast!” I’m sure many parents can relate to at least one of these scenarios, and even more so if your child happens to be a particularly picky eater. As parents we can often become panicked about our child not eating, and conflict between spouses sometimes arises as a result of different opinions on the matter.

n this day and age there are very few families that are choosing to have a single income household with mom staying home to look after the young kids. It is a brave decision when a career woman gives up her day job to be a stay-at-home mom, but studies show that there are numerous benefits to children who have an emotionally and physically present mother as they grow up. We want to talk more about the thought process and logistical steps that you can take if you’ve made the decision to stay at home with your kids.

There are so many families in our country that have been broken by bad relationships, death of a parent or both parents or just never had the chance to be a family in the first place. Countless children are being raised by their grandparents because of these undesirable circumstances and although it is a huge blessing that the children remain in the care of a family member, there are definitely going to be challenges attached to the unconventional family situation.

How can we enjoy the lighter side of life and encourage laughter in our home but do it in an appropriate and edifying way? Many of our friends find amusement in things that I personally consider offensive. Can you suggest any helpful guidelines for healthy humor within the family?

Many believers and non-believers alike are asking big questions like: Why get married? What is the big deal about divorce and why should one remain faithful to one person for the rest of their lives?

Should I marry my pregnant girlfriend? Our relationship has always been fine, but I've never really thought we'd be together for the rest of our lives. This changes everything. She will be keeping and raising the baby, and I'd like to do my fair share, as well. My girlfriend has some major issues in life, and I'm certain that we'd face huge obstacles if we were to marry right now. In spite of this, I'm thinking about proposing. Many of my Christian friends have encouraged me to do this. What advice do you have?

Where does the Bible speak about the "sanctity of human life?" I've noticed that the more widely a phrase or slogan gets thrown around, the fuzzier its meaning seems to become. This one is a good example. I'm forever hearing Christians talk about "the sanctity of human life" – in church, on Christian radio and television, and in fund-raising letters from non-profit ministries. In spite of this, I'm not sure I understand exactly what it refers to or where it comes from. Is there a biblical basis for this idea?

What's the best way to handle the revelation of an affair when one guilty spouse has come clean or been exposed, but the husband or wife of the other unfaithful party is still in the dark? My wife and a man from our church were involved with one another for over four years until I discovered their relationship three months ago. My wife has since cut off the relationship and we've moved to another church. We're working through the painful aftermath, but most people are unaware of what's been going on.

Do you have any advice for a woman whose husband is on the verge of getting out of jail? My spouse has been serving a three-year sentence and is scheduled to come home next month. I'm eager to have him back and resume a normal relationship, but at the same time I can't help feeling anxious and apprehensive. I don't know exactly what to expect. Can you help me?