Family & Children

This article brings to light scriptures that deal with the topic of substance abuse. This shows that God does not want his children to seek for meaning in things that will not last. Jesus Christ fills our every need, so as Christians we do not need to take drugs or chemical substances in an attempt to achieve what only God can give.

Many problems in the family originate because the man does not do what he should as a husband or father. Many men today are either passive with no sense of responsibility or they tyrannize their family without any judgment of healthy leadership. Read about the role which God intends to give to men.

What's happening to the family? Marriages are splitting up at an alarming rate, couples struggle with debts, men show a lack of responsibility, women are overworked and children are disrespectful. In former times, Biblical principles were the basis for everyday life and the family unit was strong. With the Industrial Revolution, life changed dramatically for the family. If we understand the changes which occurred with the move from rural to urban society, then it will help provide solutions to rebuild the family.

With recent legal decisions in America, Australia and Canada, abortion once again has become one of the hottest topics around. But what is often not realised is the logical connection between evolution, abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia. When any one of these is allowed - who is safe?

The society we live in can be very confusing. On one hand we have telethons that raise millions of dollars for the benefit or the medical treatment of children or for other causes. On the other hand, many children are being deliberately slaughtered through abortion. This study will examine the true value of children – the value God has assigned to them.

These days, good manners often seem to be forgotten as skills which children should be taught. This copy of an original "Good Manners" chart was found in an old schoolhouse in Australia. In some ways, expectations of children's behaviour have changed over the years.

Are you a mother with children? Do you sometimes get so overwhelmed and frustrated by circumstances that you want to pull your hair out? This article is just for you! It is full of practical and scriptural advice for parents raising children.

“Through the ages woman has had the potential to be a great blessing for man… And woman has also proven to have great potential to be a curse.” This article examines examples from the Bible, and provides lessons that a woman of today can apply to her life – determining whether she will be a blessing or a curse.

It used to be that young people rarely thought about the supernatural. In today's Western world, however, they are swamped by it on a regular - even daily - basis. Harry Potter's popularity has greatly added to this.