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What will strengthen my relationship with my siblings?
Advice on Sibling Relationships tips on sibling harmony Although family relationships are some of the most valuable ties we have, most children and youth struggle to get along with their brothers and sisters. Irritations, competition, quarrelling, and other typical challenges can quickly turn a ...How can I learn to get along with my siblings?
How to Develop Sibling Harmony relational tips for brothers and sisters Can brothers and sisters learn to get along? Can they become best friends? The answer to these questions is, yes! Despite the challenges of maintaining healthy relationships, many families are finding that sibling harmony i ...How can I pray for my children?
Praying for Your Children interceding on behalf of your sons and daughters As a parent, one of the most significant and influential roles you play is that of being a faithful prayer warrior on behalf of your child. Because of the closeness of your relationship, you can know your child as no one ...How does God want me to respond to suffering?
How to Respond to Suffering learning to obey four “impossible” commands When we face disappointment and pain, how can we continue to trust God, give Him thanks, and choose to rejoice always? Sometimes it seems impossible to obey the commands God gives us in His Word. However, as God enables you ...What are the four levels of friendship?
Friendship understanding four levels of friendship Friendships are important to God because of the tremendous influence they hold over our lives. We often make many decisions based on the counsel of friends, and through friendship, we can significantly impact the lives of others. Therefore it i ...How can a husband help preserve his marriage?
How a Husband’s Actions Can Preserve His Marriage key areas of loving leadership God gives the husband the role of authority and responsibility in the marriage covenant. He is to faithfully, lovingly lead his wife in a responsible manner, not to dominate her, but to care for and protect her. Sc ...What can I learn from the spiritual gifts of others?
Learn to Appreciate Other Spiritual Gifts many members, many needs, many gifts The Christians around you have spiritual gifts that can complement your gifts in the home, church, workplace, and community. The God-given abilities and insights that accompany each gift will enrich your lives and he ...Why do Christians see and evaluate needs differently?
We See Needs Differently an illustration of spiritual gifts at work A Christian’s motivational spiritual gift shapes his perspective on life. Depending on the gifting of an individual (prophecy, serving, teaching, exhorting, giving, organizing, or mercy), his view of a situation will vary. None ...What are the common characteristics of exhorters?
The Common Traits of Exhorters learn about the characteristics of those with the spiritual gift of exhortation Following are some traits commonly observed in those who have the motivational spiritual gift of exhortation. These traits can be used to benefit others, or they can be misused and the ...What is the spiritual gift of exhorting?
Exhorting: A Spiritual Gift the characteristics of a motivational gift A Christian’s motivational spiritual gift represents what God does in him to shape his perspective on life and motivate his words and actions. Romans 12:3–8 describes “basic motivations,” which are characterized by inherent ...If I'm focused on my husband's perceived failures, how can I walk in obedience to God?
Lists, Lessons, and Lasting Love a wife shares her journey of rebuilding a marriage Do you have a list? Not one of those “honey-do” lists of what we would like to have done around the house, like fixing the dripping faucet or cleaning the garage. I’m talking about a list of your husband’s failu ...How can I develop the full potential of my home?
Making Your Home a Ministry Center for your family and for others One of the most traditionally valued environments is the home. Men go to war to fight for hearth and home, but sadly, many nations perish when the vision of the home is lost. Today, many homes have become centers for sleeping, en ...What are the blessings of caring for aging parents?
The Adventure of Honoring a Father receiving the blessing of honoring parents For thirty one years, Las Vegas was my home. That’s where I met my wife and where our children were born. We were familiar with the city and had an abundance of friends and relatives there, but in 2001, God placed a d ...How can immorality lead to financial trouble?
Immorality Can Lead to Financial Troubles a husband’s actions and a wife’s responses A couple who is struggling financially should look beyond the numbers and discern if there are other issues that need to be resolved. For example, when a man struggles with moral impurity, his bondage to sin af ...How do hurts hinder communication with my spouse?
Hindrances to Communication in Marriage hurts that tempt your spouse to stop offering you counsel When the trust in a marriage relationship is damaged by unresolved conflicts, the couple usually becomes unwilling to share openly with each other. The husband or the wife, or both of them, may rea ...Have spoken blessings changed lives?
Spoken Blessings Change Lives how children and adults have benefited from spoken blessings As mothers, fathers, and children have learned to bless one another in the Lord’s name, the power of spoken blessings has become evident in their families. Below are several testimonies from family member ...What character qualities counter anger?
Keys to Anger Resolution character qualities that make a difference Patience Patience helps us learn to see irritations and trials from God’s point of view. It accepts a difficult situation without demanding that it be resolved according to a certain timetable. According to Romans 5:3–5, the si ...How is courtship different than dating?
What Is Courtship? understand how courtship differs from dating Courtship is a relationship between a man and a woman in which they seek to determine if it is God’s will for them to marry each other. Under the protection, guidance, and blessing of parents or mentors, the couple concentrates on ...How can I maintain my "first love" for the Lord?
How to Keep Your “First Love” for the Lord maintaining a daily awareness of your need for God When you receive Jesus Christ as your Savior, the Spirit of God enters your life and confirms that a new relationship has been established with God. “The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, ...What are signs of leaving my "first love" for God?
Evidences of Leaving Your “First Love” for the Lord warning signs to heed Every Christian should be aware of the danger of leaving his first love for the Lord. Long ago, the church in Ephesus was busy doing many things for God, yet Jesus said, “I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast le ...