Setting the Tone in the First 5 Minutes
Here's an idea relevant to relationships that I think makes a lot of sense. It's called "the first five minutes" and is based on a book that was published many years ago. Its thesis was that the first
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You Always Bite the One You Love
Isnt it curious how in the midst of a nasty family argument we can shake out of the bad mood the instant the telephone rings or a neighbor knocks on the door?
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Becoming a Godly Husband Before Marriage
Marriage is a beautiful gift. Through a close walk with Jesus and steady commitment to growth, becoming a godly husband is not only something to admire from a distance. You can attain it, by His grace, as you learn to do your job well.
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A Father’s Influence
Bill Haughton, who was president of a large construction firm, had hired and managed thousands of employees. He was asked, “When you are thinking of hiring an employee—especially a man—what do you look for?” His answer may surprise you. He said, “I look primarily at the relationship between the man and his father. If he felt loved by his dad and respected his authority, he’s likely to be a good employee.”
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Overcoming Resentment and Anger Toward a Father
I have a great deal of resentment and anger toward my father for what he did to me and my mother when I was a child. I have struggled with these deep feelings for years; I don’t want to hurt him, but I can’t forget the pain he caused me and the rest of our family. How can I come to terms with this problem?
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Winning Spiritual Warfare in the Home
Dr. James Dobson was keenly aware of the spiritual battles that occur in marriage. He also taught about the benefits of this sacred institution when both husband and wife remain aligned with biblical teaching. Dr. Dobson said, “When a husband and wife are deeply committed to Jesus Christ, they enjoy enormous advantages over a family with no spiritual dimension.” In 2004, he wrote the book, Marriage Under Fire: Why We Must Win This Battle, to explain the struggle to sustain biblical unions, and what can be done to achieve that goal. As our society has aimed to destroy what God created, it’s vital that we understand how to protect it. But upholding the institution of marriage is not merely a cultural challenge—it is a spiritual battle. When most Christians think of spiritual warfare, they are reminded of Ephesians 6. We picture the invisible armor of God, given so we may “stand against the schemes of the devil” (verse 11, ESV). This protective covering includes the belt of truth, the shield of faith, and the helmet of salvation. But this war between good and evil did not begin in Ephesus. Its first battlefield was a garden, and its first casualty was a marriage. We tend to think the first sin involved two individuals falling. However, ...
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Reclaiming God’s Design for Fathers
Let's look more closely at what constitutes "a good family man" in today's world. To put that in perspective, it might be helpful to examine four traditional roles that men have played at home.
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Can a Husband Meet His Wife’s Emotional Needs?
What advice would you give to a woman whose husband just won't respond to her emotionally? That's my situation. My husband is a good man, but he's not romantic, and he'd rather keep his thoughts to himself. How can I deal with the longing inside me?
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How to Raise a Brat
If you don't take a stand with your child early, she is compelled by her nature to push you further. Terrible battles are inevitable, especially during the adolescent years.
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Men: An Attitude for a Successful Marriage
There is still no substitute for the biblical prescription for marriage, nor will its wisdom ever be replaced. A successful husband and wife relationship begins with the attitude of the man; he has been ordained by God as the head of the family, and the responsibility for its welfare rests upon his shoulders.
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Joe Waresak
Dr. Del Tackett
