Today’s endangered species is the family. Fractured, broken, stressed, dysfunctional. All of these words describe a crisis in the most basic unit of society. If the church does not act to save …

Many marriages begin happily, but quickly descend into conflict. We display the latent rebellion that’s marked all of us since Adam and Eve. God has a solution to humanity’s deepest probl…

When the family breaks down, culture itself breaks down. Single-parent homes face enormous obstacles. But there is a resource that can prevent marriages from shattering, and it comes to us from the f…

Motherhood is key to a nation’s survival, as mothers bear and train the next generation. The Bible exalts mothers, giving them principles by which they can fulfill their role. Motherhood is a v…

Some think ideal women have perfect hair, a perfect complexion, and perhaps a very imperfect husband. But we should forget the fashion magazines, and focus instead on the Bible’s description of…

The ideal mom draws strength from the Lord, living a life of faithfulness to her calling as a wife and mother. This kind of woman was exemplified in the book of Proverbs. If our culture had more moth…

There is one man whose imprint on our lives can never be erased. From birth to death we feel the impact of our fathers. In the Bible, fathers are responsible for the spiritual well-being of their wiv…

Much of the anguish in today’s families can be traced to fractured relationships between fathers and their children. Can we open those clenched fists and hearts, restoring both dialogue and lov…

Ancient fortresses had walls, gates, and guards. It’s high time for dads to put on some armor and start protecting their kids against those who want to corrupt them. Fathers, are you ready for …

When it comes to family life, the Bible shows us both the good and bad. Dads can avoid the bad if they make peace with the mistakes of their fathers, forgiving them and resolving to be godly examples…

Abuse in all its forms, physical, psychological, and sexual, is occurring in homes around the world, to an alarming degree. Let’s face up to the dark secrets that destroy family after family, s…

Why would a man ever abuse his own wife? Or why would someone intentionally scar a son or daughter for life? The root causes can be complex. How can we recognize the characteristics of an abusive per…

People can easily sink into the depths of sin. Can sexual abuse occur in a religious home? It happens. Throughout our society, familial abuse is rampant. Is there a remedy for the abused and hurting,…

For a child, recovering from abuse within a family is a daunting task. Too many families are hiding a destructive secret: sexual or physical abuse. But there is hope. There is a way back to wholeness…

Israel’s King David was a great leader, a “man after God’s own heart.” But he was a lousy father. The Bible provides an honest portrayal of David, including the great damage h…

Families are like chains: they break at the weakest link. And when that broken link is dad, the family is in serious trouble. That happened with King David. He was a mighty warrior in battle but an u…

King David let bad situations fester in his family until the poison burst out in civil strife. Let’s learn from the mistakes of an otherwise great man, dealing with unresolved matters long befo…

If your family is in trouble, it’s not too late to cleanse the wounds and let the healing begin. Even though David was a poor father, God still blessed King David, and that is good news for the…

There are forces active today that want to corrupt your kids, redefine marriage, and change the family. A rising tide of media filth, immorality, and political correctness threatens the foundations o…

As the culture decays, it’s high time for parents to take action to protect their kids. Pastor Lutzer shows us how, with a set of modern-day instructions for parents to help keep your family sa…

A solid defense against the godless agenda of our age begins with some definite action steps. Let’s continue examining a list of instructions for parents. They are designed to protect children …

You need resources to defend your children and their futures, especially against the threat of sexual predators. In an age of immorality, we must respond with common sense steps to separate our child…

In our day, the family is on life support. It’s up to Christians to be an example of the value and power of a godly family. Keeping our kids from moral harm is high on the agenda, and this mess…