Family Matters

Sibling rivalry happens in most families, but as Christians we need to be teaching our children to honour and favour one another in their interactions. This can be tough terrain to navigate, and it takes a lot of intentionality on the parent’s part, but it’s worth the effort. We’ll discuss ideas and strategies for achieving a more peaceful and loving environment in the home.

What should a parent feel when a child of theirs has wandered from their faith, even though they have been raised in a Christian home and taught to obey God’s word? Unfortunately, there are no guarantees, but we want to look closer at what the bible says.

Have you ever wondered if God really cares about you and the world at large? With all the suffering and pain that is going on, believing that God exists and that He cares can be a tough concept to get your head around.

My husband has never physically harmed me or the kids, but he constantly subjects our children to mean-spirited put-downs. For example, he tells them that they're stupid and lazy. He demeans my son's athletic abilities. He tells my daughter that she's ugly and needs to lose weight. The children try to ignore him and put a brave face on the situation. But I can tell that the constant criticism and mind games are wearing on their self-esteem and making their lives miserable. I want to help them, but I also want to be a good submissive wife. I also worry about how he may react if I challenge him. What can I do?

What are some things I can do to discourage my teen from engaging in "sexting"? I've become increasingly worried as I've read about the rise in this kind of activity among kids. I'm also aware that the consequences can be extremely serious. At the same time, I'm not sure that there's anything I can do to prevent it. What do you think?

We know that a man’s role in the family is to provide, and that because God designed men for work, a man will find much purpose and dignity in fulfilling this role. And so, when a husband or father finds himself unemployed, this can have far reaching effects on his morale, and unfortunately can lead a man into extreme despair. How does a spouse in this situation encourage her husband to soldier on through the tough days of seeking new employment?

A young child can often be viewed as shy when they will not interact easily with other children and even adults. This behaviour can and should be considered very normal in most cases, but how can a parent encourage the child who exhibits this kind of behaviour, and refuses to even go to pre-school without kicking up a fuss?

If you are being controlled by a person in your life, where you feel manipulated in your relationship with them, then you’ll want to hear what we have to say in this kind of situation.

There are many different schools of thought surrounding alcohol consumption in the Christian life, and this subject has proven to be quite controversial, but what does the Bible actually say about it? We’ll take a look at the biblical view of drinking.

A child’s negative behaviour can often be linked to their internal compass, for example their emotions and reactions to things that are bothering them. Or a child can be learning unacceptable behavior from outside influences such as friends, family members, or exposure to inappropriate images and events on television. The bottom line is that undesirable behavior is often a tell tale sign that something is going on at a deeper level, and this should not be ignored.