Resources by Topic: Marriage and Family

When a child looks at His earthly father, He should be able to see the qualities of God.

I’ve shared before my concern that children who don't grow up to be readers will not be readers of God's Word. 

Randy addresses the question of what age to talk to your child about sex.

Randy and Nanci discuss how to talk with your children about respect, sexuality, and purity.

Nanci and Randy both share thoughts on enjoying one another and pursuing each other in marriage.

Randy and his wife Nanci spoke to a group of young moms at their home church (Good Shepherd Community Church in Boring, OR) on May 8, 2014. The format was Q&A and many topics were covered including family, parenting, and living a godly life. View video below from each of the sessions with Randy and Nanci.

How can we teach our children the emptiness of materialism in a direct and memorable way? Take them to visit a dump or junkyard. It can actually be a great family event. 

Here are a few options.

My home church, Good Shepherd Community Church, recently showed this delightful video. In God’s providence we were seated behind Owen’s parents and grandparents when this was shown.

I remember when our daughters were small, the importance of trying to convey even to really good kids that they are sinners, lost without Christ. It’s a delicate balance.

Randy talks about being a good father even if your own father was not a good role model, speaking to a group of CEO's (both secular and Christian).

It’s a huge job, and fathers need encouragement. One of the things I think about is what Scripture says in 1 Thessalonians 2:12.

Randy talks about the importance of having and being a positive role model, speaking to a group of CEO's (both secular and Christian).

I think a father’s primary responsibility is to show his children what God is like.