Why Kids Test Your Boundaries
My little boy always wants to know just how far I will let him go. Once he has tested me and found I’m serious about what | say, he'll usually cooperate at that point. What is going on in his mind?
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The Delicate Mother-In-Law Relationship – Part 2
Married or not, we have all heard horror stories from the perspective of a mother or daughter-in-law. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his critical discussion with author Annie Chapman about her book, The Mother-In-Law Dance. Annie shares that there is nothing quite so unattractive as a jealous mother or an insecure wife. To help guard against these emotions, Colossians 3:12-13 says, “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Don’t miss this crucial episode about the healthy boundaries that are necessary between a mother and her son’s wife.
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The Delicate Mother-In-Law Relationship – Part 1
Perhaps one of the more difficult relationships to manage in life is between a mother-in-law and her daughter-in-law. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson takes on this delicate subject with musician and author, Annie Chapman, as they discuss her book entitled The Mother-In-Law Dance: Can Two Women Love the Same Man and Still Get Along? Matthew 11:29-30 says, “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Annie’s invaluable advice models this character of Jesus. Being gentle and humble in spirit may be the best way for mothers and their daughters-in-law to maintain a healthy family dynamic.
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Building Hedges Around Your Marriage – Part 2
Adultery and lust are deep-rooted sins that continue to plague marriages and families. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his discussion with popular author and speaker, Jerry Jenkins. He identifies specific “hedges” that must be intentionally built into a marital relationship if it is to remain intact, the way God intended. Hebrews 13:4 says, “Marriage should be kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral.”
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Building Hedges Around Your Marriage – Part 1
Society today attempts to water down or trivialize adultery, but according to the Bible, it is not acceptable within the boundaries of any relationship, let alone marriage! Today on Family Talk, we’ll hear a classic discussion between Dr. James Dobson and best-selling author and speaker, Jerry Jenkins, about the vulnerability of every marital relationship unless the proper defenses are put in place. 1 Peter 5:8 says, “Be alert and of sober mind. Our enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”
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