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Marriage & Family: The Missing Dimension
The joy of a happy marriage blessed with loving, respectful children is a dream of most men and women. Traditionally, marriage has been an exclusive bond between a man and a woman. Yet in recent years this pattern has been changing. Looking at the state of marriage today leaves no doubt that the institution is under serious attack. A crisis in child rearing has developed in part because of the crisis in marriages. So what are the keys to a happy, successful marriage and family?

Managing Your Finances
What advice does the Bible offer about wealth and our attitude toward it? Is money really the root of all evil? Do you know what God thinks about bankruptucy? What does the Bible say about charitable contributions? How much should we give? Be sure to read this booklet to discover biblical answers to these important questions and more.

What Is Your Destiny?
What is your destiny? Why do you exist? Is there a reason, a purpose, for human life? These questions have baffled the greatest thinkers and philosophers down through the ages.

The Ten Commandments
Many religious people embrace the idea of loving others as themselves but remain blissfully unaware of how the Bible defines love. As a result, they do not understand the necessity of putting into practice the biblical principles that determine the success or failure of their relationships.

Sunset to Sunset: God's Sabbath Rest
Too many of us live at a frantic pace, trying desperately to stay on top of everything we need to get done. It's no wonder we feel out of touch with our spouses, our families and even our Creator. But did you know that God offers a little-understood remedy for our hurried and harried lives?

 

Articles

How Can We Cope in a World of Rapid Change? 
Do you feel bombarded with change from every direction? Do you feel stressed, overworked, with too little time to appreciate and enjoy life? Do you find it difficult to keep up with everything you need to do? If so, you're not alone. Our rapidly changing world is rapidly stressing us out. What can you do to cope?

How Can You Deal With Information Overload?
We're often bombarded with information from every direction, leaving us stressed and fatigued. How can we better cope with this ongoing information explosion and sort the helpful from the wasteful?

Time Flies—How to Make the Most of It!
Benjamin Franklin said: "Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of." The Bible also has many things to say about time and life—things we very much need to hear!

What's the Answer to a Better Life?
Do you feel like the problems of your life have reached a dead end and there are no solutions? No matter how hopeless your life may appear, you can have hope for something better. But you can't solve today's problems with the same old solutions; you'll simply arrive at the same old problems.

What Are the Keys to a Happy Marriage?
Many would have you believe that the marital union is archaic and unnecessary. Yet mankind's Creator designed marriage as the ideal relationship for men and women. What fundamental principles can you practice to build a happy marriage?

Successful Parenting: What Makes It Work?
Many parents can find themselves overwhelmed when it comes to parenting. What biblical keys can lay the right foundation?

Bringing Up a Moral Child
Is proper child rearing a lost cause? What pressures do parents face, and where can they find help in bringing up children with proper moral values?

Why We Need a Weekly Rest Day
Why the seven-day week and the continual cycle of day and night? Is there a message for modern men and women in the way our planet was designed to operate?

Vibrant Health: The Crucial Biblical Keys
The Bible has a surprising number of things to say about your health. In recent years researchers are discovering that its health advice is sound—and far ahead of its time.

Follow a Healthy—and Biblical—Diet
God designed the human body. Shouldn't we pay attention to what He says to put into it and what to avoid?

Do You Know How to Use A Credit Card?
What tips do financial experts recommend on using credit cards? In principle, does the Bible offer advice on this modern practice? Understanding and practicing the keys revealed in this article can help your family bolster its financial security.

The Battle for Your Mind
Why do you think the way you do? Are the choices you make truly your own, or do influences beyond your control unduly sway your opinions?