Should Wives Really Submit?
I have a difficult time with the word submission. Can you explain just how submissive a wife should be towards a husband without losing her identity and respect? I am not sure where the boundaries are even. It seems like every time I open my mouth I get into trouble because he feels am dividing the family in some... >Read More
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My unsaved mother has been diagnosed with cancer
I am writing about a very difficult situation with my mother, who is 67, diagnosed with terminal cancer, and unsaved. She is a very bitter, negative, critical, and prideful woman. She alienates all of her children and her friends.
She has never apologized once in my life, and I’m 46. I was raised Jewish–when I began seeking and practicing...... >Read More
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Tips for Lay Counselors From Dr. Ginger
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, Dr. Ginger Gabriel of San Bernardino, California is a strong proponent of lay counseling. In fact, she thinks every Christian is called to be a counselor at one level or another.
“Counselor is one of the names given to Jesus, the founder of our faith,” she says.
Since most Christians will be thrust...... >Read More
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My kids are addicted to television
Dear Mr. Dad: Help! My kids are hopeless television addicts. All they want to do is sit in front of the tube—even on the most gorgeous days. What can I do to break this habit?
Advice: Nothing can drive harried parents crazier faster than seeing their children sprawled out in front of the TV on a beautiful, sunny day. After... >Read More
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Should Children See Parents Argue?
Is it appropriate to resolve conflict in front of younger children? Should we let them see us arguing and making up?
Barbara: Many parents set a policy of not arguing in front of their kids. There are some good points about this policy, but I also think it is good for our children to see us disagree and have an... >Read More
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Stressed, Exhausted, and Not in the Mood
My husband and I continue to have problems in one main area of our marriage. You guessed it: sex. We have three preschoolers, and I am mentally and physically exhausted at bedtime. My husband thinks we are having problems in our marriage because we only have intercourse once a week or so. I try to explain about stress, exhaustion,... >Read More
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Think Your Teen Needs Counseling?
Counselling teens can be tricky business. The call is invariably from an exasperated parent who no longer can tolerate the behaviour of their son or daughter. The teen is presented as out of control. There may be concerns of drugs or alcohol; school performance; and/or the influence of the peer group. The teen may be described as depressed, anxious,...... >Read More
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A One-sided Relationship
My husband of twelve years is becoming very distant, non-communicative and unaffectionate... >more
I am having sex and always afraid of pregnancy
I am 25 years old. I am worrying about sex with my... >more
