Archive for category: Parents and Relationships

/ February 5, 2011 11:22 pm

Freedom from Emotionally Dependant and Controlling Relationships

Read article in Portugues / Leia este artigo em Portugues Freedom from Emotionally Dependant and Controlling Relationships – with Stephen Ernst Controlling friendships We all have controlling people in our lives. I used to try control people before I started to give up my cares to God. A controlling person often has issues with pride, insecurity or fear. The ‘attributes’ [...]

/ January 9, 2011 8:50 pm

Rebellion: Our Parents, Our Love Life with Stephen Ernst

Leia este artigo em Portugues / Read article in Portuguese [Most names used in stories have been changed to protect identities] Ray and Elena’s story Let me relay a true story to you about Ray and Elena, – a middle aged couple with two kids, – Kim and Susan: Ray and Elena met at a youth group many years ago. [...]

/ January 9, 2011 8:27 pm

Sacred Romance: Discovering what True Love really is

[ Read article in Portuguese ] I read today on the news how Paris Hilton and her boyfriend Benji Madden had separated. Hilton said that she loves him, and added, “He’s such an amazing man and he’s my best friend and he’s been so great to me and so loyal. We’ll always be very close. We’ll see what happens in [...]

/ January 9, 2011 7:44 pm

Challenge Me to Greatness: Valuing those in our lives that push us outside of our comfort zone

[This article is part of the 'Honor Parents, Value Soulmate' series. View other parts of this series here.] God is our amazing loving father and he will try bring people across our paths to help us deal with and heal the (earthly) father or mother wounds, rebellion or selfishness in our lives. I love what Derek Prince said: “God doesn’t [...]

/ January 9, 2011 7:40 pm

Emotional Dependency: A Threat To Close Friendships – by Lori Thorkelson

“Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” – Proverbs 4:23 Throughout the years, we’ve realized that one of the most intense struggles people encounter is the problem of emotional dependency. Emotional dependency can range from a powerful romantic attachment to another person to a platonic friendship that has become too ingrown and possessive. Several [...]

/ January 7, 2011 9:38 pm

Treat her like your Princess, not your Prostitute

Read article in Portugues / Leia este artigo em Portugues Relationship Reality: A kick in the butt for guys and a handy reference guide for the girls How’s it hanging? So you’re a warm blooded male… a guy! If you are like most guys on the planet, you would take it as a compliment when someone says that you are [...]

/ May 7, 2010 2:17 pm

My parents don’t understand me

Yesterday on the news they reported that approximately 41% of women who are pregnant are not married. My heart breaks as I listen to many sad stories of people who are depressed and suicidal. Often when I ask them what is troubling them, they tell me how bitter and angry they are toward their parents. Many are from dysfunctional or [...]

/ March 16, 2009 11:05 pm

How we leave home, that’s how we’ll join the next relationship

[This article is part of the 'Honor Parents, Value Soulmate' series. View other parts of this series here.] “Because of a mistake her father made, a friend of mine has a distorted view of men. She’s constantly complaining about them and is annoyed by them. She mistrusts most men. They better not make a mistake, for every mistake is magnified. [...]

/ January 3, 2009 11:41 pm

Poisonous Relationships: People we hang around with can kill our destiny – with Stephen Ernst

[This article is part of the 'Honor Parents, Value Soulmate' series. View some other parts of this series here.] Imagine eating at McDonalds everyday, dropping out of high school prematurely, jumping off a bridge on a worn-out bungee cord or sleeping in bed with scorpions at night. These things can be pretty dangerous, but one thing can be more detrimental [...]

/ December 30, 2008 10:57 pm

Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters Part 2: Father and Daughter Dynamics [Video]

Dr. Meg Meeker has surprising news on why caring fathers can help their daughters become achievers – and avoid depression, pregnancy and more. Watch the previous video: Daughters Need Strong Fathers Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters 1st Edition Boys Should Be Boys: 7 Secrets to Raising Healthy Sons

/ December 30, 2008 10:49 pm

Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters Part 1: Daughters Need Strong Fathers [Video]

Dr. Meg Meeker on how fathers can prepare their daughters for Mr. Right. Watch the next video: Father and Daughter Dynamics Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters 1st Edition Boys Should Be Boys: 7 Secrets to Raising Healthy Sons

/ November 19, 2008 9:24 pm

Filling the void of masculine love from the wrong places

[This article is part of the 'Honor Parents, Value Soulmate' series. View other parts of this series here.] I am involved in a large, very lively church packed with youth. Often a whole group of us would go to the local restaurants in the city – to an area renown for its gay bars. It touches my heart to see [...]

/ November 19, 2008 9:17 pm

The Gateway to a Blessed Life: Honoring Parents

[This article is part of the 'Honor Parents, Value Soulmate' series. View other parts of this series here.] Honor = Value Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing to do. “Honor your father and mother.” This is the first commandment with a promise: If you honor your father and mother, “things [...]

/ November 19, 2008 9:08 pm

The power of parents and family in our lives

[This article is part of the 'Honor Parents, Value Soulmate' series. View other parts of this series here.] We underestimate the power of family in our lives. Just like we eat different nutrients and vitamins to help us develop, God places a variety people in our lives to form us in different ways. Family is a core ingredient for healthy [...]

/ November 18, 2008 12:05 am

ex-Gay: God’s Amazing Grace – The Testimony of Stephen Bennett

Read article in Portuguese / Leia este artigo em Portugues In the fall of 1981, as an 18 year old aspiring artist with a dream, and a freshman at one of New York’s art schools, I reached one of the darkest periods in my life. On a cold rainy night, far away from home I acted out on feelings I had [...]

/ November 17, 2008 10:02 pm

Datetalk Audio Series on with Wolfi Eckleben

The Datetalk Audio Series with Wolfi Eckleben It is recommended that you listen to the talks in order. 1: Make Me One! Low Quality MP3 – Download Medium Quality MP3 – Download 3: Understanding the Opposite Sex Low Quality MP3 – Download Medium Quality MP3 – Download 5: Sex and God’s City! Low Quality MP3 – Download Medium Quality MP3 [...]

/ November 17, 2008 9:33 pm

This is my Story by Nick Paul

Well, this is my story. It’s something I’m no longer ashamed to admit. Some might say I should be ashamed of it. Though it was disgusting and it was disgraceful, I am not ashamed to admit it because God has cured me of it. As disgusting as it is, so is my future infinitely beautiful, thanks be to God. I [...]

/ November 14, 2008 6:01 pm

Back to school: Learning to love

[This article is part of the 'Honor Parents, Value Soulmate' series. View other parts of this series here.] I can remember my exam days in school and university – just a few years back. I was never the academic kid of the family – that was my brothers spotlight. For me – exams existed to be passed, and I generally [...]

/ November 14, 2008 6:01 pm

They just can’t love?!: The myth and the reality

[This article is part of the 'Honor Parents, Value Soulmate' series. View other parts of this series here.] I have heard it said before that some people don’t know how to love their soul mate. I have also heard it said that some people just go a lot deeper than others. The first statement is true – some people do [...]

/ November 14, 2008 6:01 pm

We learn how to commit and love by practicing with our family

[This article is part of the 'Honor Parents, Value Soulmate' series. View other parts of this series here.] If you are a guy, your mother may have said: “Johnny, be sure to look out for a girl that relates well to her dad, because that’s how she will treat you one day if you marry her.” If you are a [...]

/ November 14, 2008 6:00 pm

Our relationship with our parents radically affects our future love relationships

[This article is part of the 'Honor Parents, Value Soulmate' series. View other parts of this series here.] Ray and Elena’s story Let me relay a true story to you about Ray and Elena, – a middle aged couple with two kids, – Kim and Susan: Ray and Elena met at a youth group many years ago. Ray was ‘the [...]

/ November 14, 2008 6:00 pm

Our Parents. Our Love Life: Beginning to value my parents allows me to value my future mate.

[This article is part of the 'Honor Parents, Value Soulmate' series. View other parts of this series here.] Father and son: A journey to reunite Jai grew up most of his life in India. He adds flavor his friends like sweet chutney adds flavor to a good curry meal. He has big heart, oozing life whenever you are around him. [...]

/ November 14, 2008 5:40 pm

I feel as if I can’t love or commit like I should

[This article is part of the 'Honor Parents, Value Soulmate' series. View other parts of this series here.] In relating to my young single friends I have quizzed many of them on their relationships with their parents, – specifically their relationship with their father. My findings were sad and shocking. I found out that many of my friends had experienced [...]