In today’s world, the number of working mothers in society is huge with 44 percent of the skilled workforce being occupied by women. Those women may not all be mothers, but many are, and feminists have fought hard to increase this statistic. It’s a tough task being a working mother and managing the demands of a family, although some would argue that it’s even more intense being a stay at home mom. But where do we stand on the subject from a Focus on the Family perspective?

When it comes to disciplining children, parents need to have a clear-cut understanding of the appropriate methods and purposes of discipline. To discipline is to teach, and that is why harsh reactions to bad behavior are never healthy, although it can be so easy to fall into that trap when a child is defiantly disobedient.

Biblical instruction and expectations for Christian giving can sometimes be misinterpreted or refuted when modern Christians believe that the laws laid down by Moses have been abolished by Christ, leaving us with only two new commandments to live by. The idea of tithing therefore seems outdated, and many Christians try to argue its relevance today. Interestingly, the New Testament has a lot to say about giving, and in fact, it further challenges those who have attempted to get away without tithing based on wanting to live by the New Testament instructions.

As a ministry, Focus on the Family is not intent on vocalizing our stance on controversial Christian topics, however, when asked a question regarding our perspective on a greatly disputed issue, we will offer as much insight and clarity on what we believe the bible clearly states.

Creating a balance of work and family life can be an extremely challenging task. If we focus all our energy on our careers, then our family life suffers, but we want to make enough money to provide for our families.

There is not a single human being on this planet that has not, or is not facing challenges. The way that we view these challenges in light of Christianity is perhaps what separates us, even within Christian circles. God is so intricately woven into the tapestry of our lives that it seems impossible to exclude Him from any part of it.

It's not easy to be married to someone who is addicted to a substance of any kind, marijuana included. It’s lonely, painful, and isolating, just to name a few of the negative factors. Even the simplest everyday tasks can become painful trials when your partner is in the habit of tuning out and living in a drug-induced world. Add children to the mix, and a whole new set of concerns emerge.

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. .

In 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. That’s next on Family Matters, so please stay with us.

You may heard the old adage: Laughter is the Best Medicine, and you may have even heard doctors affirm this notion. With that being said, injecting humor and fun onto our everyday lives would go a long way to keeping us healthy and happy.