Family Issues

It is no secret that tens of thousands of Native couples are married more than once. But divorce is not an unpardonable sin. While it is true that God hates divorce (Malachi 2:16), He loves divorced persons.

Many husbands bristle at these words, but a good husband will help lift his wife’s daily burdens.  Men often say, “Housework is woman’s work!”
But who made that rule?

Elders of all tribes will verify that Native people used to stay married for life. Divorce was rare because committed couples simply worked through their problems. Both Jesus and Paul quote Moses concerning two persons becoming one flesh (Gen. 2:24; Mark 10:8; 1 Cor. 6:16). Second only to the death of a loved one, divorce is the most traumatic experience a human being can suffer.

Leadership qualities in a husband are very important in a good marriage.  Below are four categories of leadership traits we have accumulated over the years.

If a conversation about homosexuality continues for any length of time, you can be sure you’ll hear some statements that aren’t exactly true. Here are a few untruths about homosexuality you’re likely to encounter.

Statistics show that unsupervised children are at greater risk of being involved in accidents and being harmed by strangers, siblings or friends. Here are some tips from the Police Department to help keep your kids safe at home.

Have you ever wondered why your children have so much homework? Does it seem like homework is taking over your life as well as theirs? How much help should you give your children with their homework and school projects?

Many parents want wonderful, memorable devotional times, yet they lack ideas. They know devotions are vital to the success of a family, but can it be meaningful, relevant and fun? A parent must first realize the importance and significance of family prayer and devotions. If they don’t, it will be impossible to communicate it to their children.

Are you a victim of abuse or know someone who is?  Here are some resources to help.

Contrary to popular myth, divorce is almost never “no-fault.”  In most divorce cases, one or both of the partners simply was not willing to commit totally to the other person. Marriages do not fail, people do. Divorce always happens because one or both of the pair somewhere failed to keep God’s laws.