Manchester Church of Christ

Family

Matters of marriage and family are of special interest to all of us. This world presents us with so many struggles and challenges and the family is one place where we should always be able to seek refuge. We firmly believe that God's guidance can and does lead to marital and familial contentment and success. We offer these resources as helps to your marriage and family, and make the additional offer of Christian counseling to you and your family.

Say What?
Friday, April 20, 2007

I recently read a really good parenting article in a periodical titled Think. I recommend the magazine; it is written by brethren who have clearly been doing a little of what their title says. This... Read more

Handling a Home Crisis - Park Linscomb
Wednesday, January 20, 2007

Crisis Happens
Although we wish it were different, crises occur within every home, whether that home is good, bad, happy, or shaky. It is the nature of things. Deaths of friends or loved ones happen;... Read more

Communication Guidelines - Dr. Joe Brumfield
Tuesday, January 9, 2007

Proverbs 18:21; 25:11; Job 19:2; James 3:8-10; 1 Peter 3:10
• Be ready to listen and do not answer until the other person has finished talking. Proverbs 18:13; James 1:19
• Be slow to speak. Think... Read more

Teen Needs
Monday, January 8, 2007

• To have clear rules.
• To have parents say, "I love you."
• To feel like their opinions count.
• To see spiritual commitment in their parents lives.
• To believe that Christianity "works" for... Read more

Study shows parents still affect childen's behavior
Sunday, January 7, 2007

By The Associated Press
CHICAGO - Parents who have just about given up when it comes to their teen-agers should know this: Adults have a powerful effect on their children's behavior right through the... Read more

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