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How to Help Your Child Build Healthy Friendships (A Parent’s Guide) Helping your child develop healthy friendships is one of the most important parts of raising a confident, well-adjusted young person. “Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.” (Proverbs 13:20) If you are rearing a well-disciplined and…

Successful child-rearing requires a delicate balance of rewards and punishments. This is more art than science and is always dependent on the situation. Our go-to Bible verse is Proverbs 22:6 (NLT), “Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.” The King James Version may sound more…

Why Likability and Self-Control Matter Parents have a duty and an obligation to ensure their children are likable and pleasant to be around. They need to be able to play games, behave in restaurants, not throw tantrums in the grocery aisle, and not be obnoxious to other adults and children. If you are too overprotective,…

Children as a Gift, Not a Formula Children are a blessing, and being a parent is a privilege. The Bible presents a very positive view of having children, but it is important to note that it doesn’t specify a particular number that parents should strive for. In the very beginning, we are encouraged to be…

Some of you reading this are so busy that you cannot imagine how you would squeeze a personal fitness plan into your busy timetable. This doesn’t have to be difficult, and it can be as easy as going for daily walks. Spiritual fitness is always the priority, but we should not neglect our personal physical…

A healthy and fulfilling marital relationship is built on trust, love, and intimacy. It should always be Christ-centered. This centering on Christ implies understanding and respecting each other’s emotional and physical needs to create a strong bond between the husband and wife. Trust and Respect Abstinence before marriage is a practice that fosters trust and…

Christians should approach cautiously the recreational use of stimulants and drugs, whether they are over-the-counter but used in an illicit manner or illegal street drugs. We are not saved by abstaining from smoking or drinking, so be careful not to say someone is not a Christian because they use any form of tobacco or alcohol.…

Providing a Pleasing and Attractive Appearance There was a time in America when Christians put on their “Sunday best” when going to church. Today, we see all manner of clothing attire at church. This is not a judgment statement but an observation. The act of dressing appropriately holds significant importance. It reflects one’s respect for…

Conscientiousness is a virtue that holds immense importance within the framework of a Christian family. It encompasses the values of diligence, responsibility, and mindfulness towards one’s family members. Conscientiousness is considered one of the Big Five fundamental personality traits in psychiatry. Highly conscientious people exhibit traits such as reliability, responsibility, and self-control. Avoiding Burden and…

The importance of telling the truth, or at least not telling a lie, cannot be overstated. We are created for relationships. The Bible is a manual on how to put those relationships in proper order to get the best out of our relationships. While man has an inherent need for connections, it is essential these…