Family Matters

Do you find yourself feeling anxious about life? Are you fearful about future events, or do you find yourself unable to control your restless mind? If any of the things mentioned describes where you are at, you’ll want to stay tuned for the next Family Matters where we’ll discuss what anxiety disorders are and how they can be treated.

If your child is being exposed to online chat rooms and other social media sites you are going to want to stay tuned for the next Family Matters. We’ll be discussing how much freedom is appropriate, and where precautionary measures need to be taken in order to protect your child from potential harm.

There are always concerns about the impact of divorce on children, but most people don’t actually know the far-reaching effects of such an event in the life of a child, through to adulthood.

Are you struggling with sibling rivalry in your home? Is there one child who constantly dominates another? This scenario is not unusual, but it’s also difficult to manage.

Are you struggling with sibling rivalry in your home? Is there one child who constantly dominates another? This scenario is not unusual, but it’s also difficult to manage.

For husbands and wives, the marital bed can be an area of contention. There seem to be cultural norms that have crept into our thinking, or misguided ideas on what is Biblically appropriate in terms of sexual expression.

In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. (Prov 16:9 NIV) Isn’t this proverb exactly right? We may have ideas of how we want our life to go, but the Lord will determine a plan for our lives.

It’s often extremely difficult for an alcoholic to admit that they are an addict and that they need help. Most people who have an issue with alcohol will deny the problem and continue on a downward spiral until perhaps it is too late to hold on to the relationship with their loved ones.

One of the most common tactics of the enemy is to undermine the word of God and to play havoc with our minds, casting doubt and fear wherever he can. As Christians, we need to be aware of this tactic and the know-how to stand firm against it. We want to expand on this thought in the next Family Matters.

If you are married, you are in a God orchestrated covenant, and no matter how tough your marriage may seem at times, it’s worth giving it your all! On the next Family Matters, we’ll give guidance on finding a good marriage therapist if your marriage is in danger of falling apart.