Resources by Topic: Marriage and Family

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. 

I think when you look at what’s happening at schools and life in general, and with children being abducted, these are things that every parent is going to ask.

Show respect to them and listen to them, and you’ll have a grounds for mentoring your teenagers. 

I think the answer is yes. But I’m all for reasonable protection. 

Marriage is going to bring a lot of surprises. But don’t make it bring more surprises than it needs to.

Randy Alcorn gives some encouragement for fathers in an interview with Julia (Stager) Mayo.

Question from a reader: During the time of our marriage my wife and I were equally yoked. Today I have been striving and working harder to build a closer relationship with Christ, but my wife has chosen to do otherwise and I fear we are no longer equally yoked. I want our marriage to work and pray about it every day. I am trying hard to keep the family together. What should I do in this situation?

Working hard and making money to care for your family is a great and biblical thing. I did it, and I’m glad you are too. I also spent a lot of time with my kids. But of course, that’s NOT what I’m talking about.

Randy Alcorn and his wife Nanci answer this question at Mom to Mom.