Marriage Family Relationships

The Relational God begins with the question, "If God could have created us to be in any sort of relationships, why did He create us to be children, spouses, siblings, and parents?" Even though our identities are so closely tied to those relationships, we don't often take the time to consider what they might actually be meant to show us. Perhaps there is something bigger God wants us to understand through our identities as sons and daughters, husbands and wives, brothers and sisters, and mothers and fathers.

Approximately 750 surrogate babies are born each year in the US alone. Surrogacy is becoming an increasingly attractive option to women who want to help others and make a little money to support their own families at the same time. Don’t be alarmed if you feel shock and confusion the first time your wife mentions the "S" word, though. You’re certainly not alone, and how ever you feel is absolutely right.

Nichts verändert eine Ehe so sehr wie die Geburt des ersten Kindes. Der Wonneproppen macht jeden Tag zu einem besonderen Erlebnis. Irgendwann aber stellt sich die Frage: "Und wo bleibe ich mit meinen Bedürfnissen?" Unzufriedenheit mit der neuen Situation kommt auf. Damit die Beziehung der Partner trotzdem lebendig bleibt und sich keiner hintangestellt fühlt, hat Chapman diesen Ratgeber für frisch gebackene Eltern verfasst. Er verrät, wie trotz Schlafentzug, Babygeschrei und kleinen Eifersüchteleien die Liebe zwischen den Partnern gedeiht.

Discover the 14 secrets to a lasting and loving marriage. In this fresh, insightful marriage book, Dr. Kim talks directly to couples, showing you that marriage isn't just meant to make you happy but to make you holy. Over the years, through his ministry, he's conducted countless couples surveys. He knows what you struggle with and what areas of marriage scare you. He knows what you want and what you don't want. By looking at 14 major areas of marriage, Dr. Kim shows couples how to stay on the right track.

Why life is harder on American families than it's been in decades? This book takes the blame away from moms and puts it where it really belongs. Pressed for time and money, unable to find decent affordable daycare, wracked with guilt at falling short of the mythic supermom ideal-working and non-working American mothers alike have it harder today than they have in decades, and they are worse off than many of their peers around the world. Why? Because they're raising their kids in a family-unfriendly nation.

7 Years of Dancing with Lust is about my personal journey in a seven-year marriage. I had entered a marriage with a man, but when hurt, betrayal, anger, and emotional mistreatment got involved, I mentally checked out. I decided to stay for lust. You see, I came to realize I was in a relationship with lust when I lost the proper love for my supposed spouse due to continuous disrespect in the marriage. I was invited into a world where soul ties exist and love is not the only thing that will keep you with someone. The power of lust was strong, but I overcame it, and so can you.

What is the ultimate force that holds a marriage together? Love? Sex? Children? Regular tropical vacations? The answer is both very simple and very complex: communication. Communication may sound like a very dry word. After all, it’s just the transfer of information from one person to another. However, communication is the foundation of everything that makes a marriage happy, including love, good sex, and good parenting. Good communication creates an environment of safety, love, and respect.

Everything we do in life involves some form of communication. Try to think about some dimensions of marriage that didn't involve communication. You can't come up with anything, right? Cash, everyday life, work, health, gender - they all involve communication. Why is that? Because, nobody can read your mind! Whether you're having trouble talking or just want to strengthen your interaction by going from mediocre to excellent, this audiobook will provide useful information and actionable measures to help you incorporate such techniques in your marriage.

The crucial prerequisite for a happy marriage is that both parties be in the center of God’s will for them; that they be rightly related to God, understand what God wants marriage to be, and be committed to that purpose...We believe that God meant marriage to be a wonderful experience - a foretaste of heaven on earth...The question is, “Who is that partner? How can I find him/her? How can we carry out our relationship so that it remains a blessing?” This audiobook will tell you.

Respected Christian couples open up about the wisdom that has made the difference in their marriage. Nearly 20 of today’s Christian authors, speakers, and entertainers relay their joys and fears, their triumphs and failures - and the advice that got them through - in this inspiring collection from Focus on the Family. The names of these husbands and wives, like their experiences, will be familiar to anyone who’s ever said, "I do". But the transforming advice these couples received when they needed it most is what will motivate you and your spouse - whether you’re newlyweds or in your golden years - to strengthen your relationship.

The wisest counselor to a Christian Marriage is God! "Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock. And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: For it was founded upon a rock" (Matthew 7:24,25). Divorce is expensive and can lead to a lifetime of pain. Marriage is too important to get it wrong! Whether you are just starting out, or seeking restoration to your marriage, know exactly what God's advice is for your marriage.

Parenting is a wonderfully fulfilling journey that comes with its own set of challenges. For one, have you ever reached that point when you felt like you’re already at the end of your rope? If so, then you should know that you aren’t alone. This is a common situation stressed parents experience when they are faced with difficult situations. Much as we want to avoid stress altogether, this isn’t possible because stress is a part of all our lives.

A marriage and family blessing handbook based on biblical principles.

The Attached Marriage will help you focus on your intention to nurture a joyful marriage and peaceful home. While attachment parenting her two daughters, Katie Zuko "The Sparkle Mama" developed The Seven Spouse S's to be easy logical steps to keep a secure attachment to her husband. She is excited to share these ideas with you!

Filled with actual stories of life in the military, this encouraging book provides helpful guidance to families on active duty and insight to their extended families, friends, and churches. From her perspective as the wife of an Air Force pilot and mom with five school-age kids, the author includes practical ideas on how to cope with frequent moves, pre-deployment readiness, and how to stay in touch when families are separated.

Fatherhood today is far different from previous generations. Stay-at-home dads are increasingly common, and growing numbers of men are working part-time or flextime schedules to spend more time with their children. Dads today are more emotionally and physically involved on the home front. They are "all in", and - like mothers - they are struggling with work-life balance and doing it all.

Lasting Marriage is an encouraging and insightful book that will help your marriage grow and strengthen in love and service to each other. You will learn how your marriage can become one of those success stories you hear about. You will be more in love with your spouse at your 50th wedding anniversary than on your wedding day. By knowing and applying God's meaning and purpose of marriage into your relationship, you will have a lasting marriage.

By the end of World War I, the skyrocketing divorce rate in the United States had generated a deep-seated anxiety about marriage. This fear drove middle-class couples to seek advice, both professional and popular, in order to strengthen their relationships. In Making Marriage Work, historian Kristin Celello offers an insightful and wide-ranging account of marriage and divorce in America in the 20th century, focusing on the development of the idea of marriage as "work."

This is a book about the loss of parentage, rough childhoods, and all of the causes that can lead to a child's upside-down life. This book tackles all of the hot-button issues that many may not be comfortable speaking of in their households or to their loved ones. It's about the rough topics that cause things such as abandonment, childhood trauma, and even adoption from the household. With everything written down in this book, there's definitely a situation for every listener to relate to because real life is filled with real issues.

What does it take to get along for a lifetime? Men and women share a deadly problem that kills good relating. The problem is this: We are committed, first of all, to ourselves. Each of us, without blushing, holds fast to an overriding concern for our own well-being. Giving numerous examples from his counseling and speaking ministry, Crabb explores how we can turn away from ourselves and toward each other, how we can become what he calls "other-centered." Dr. Crabb maintains that men and women are different in important ways that can lead to a deep enjoyment of one another.