Books - Conferences - Question of the Week
The two greatest influences in our lives are the books we read and the people we meet. Below are some great family and marriage resources in each category that we recommend that you check out.
Books
My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers
This acknowledged classic contains 365 daily readings that take heady doctrine and make it practical, realistic and intensely personal. With humor and humility, Chambers speaks plainly to the common man struggling with devotion to Christ in daily living. Worldly cares and self-serving desires begin to lose their appeal as Chambers aides the reader in transforming his mind by viewing life through the instruction of God’s Word. Read this devotional online.
Experiencing God Day by Day by Henry T. Blackaby
and Richard Blackaby
This devotional includes a page for every day of the year, each with a Bible verse and meditation. The readings are rich and profound, filled with insights from the Blackabys’ writing and ministry. Read this devotional online.
Grace Based Parenting by Tim Kimmel
Dr. Tim Kimmel, founder of Family Matters ministries, offers a refreshing new look at parenting. Rejecting rigid rules and checklists that don’t work, Dr. Kimmel recommends a parenting style that mirrors God’s love, reflects His forgiveness, and displaces fear as a motivator for behavior. As we embrace the grace God offers, we begin to give it—creating a solid foundation for growing morally strong and spiritually motivated children. Learn more.
The Way of the Wild at Heart by John Eldridge
The Way of the Wild Heart reaches out to “unfinished men” trying to understand and live their roles as men and fathers. Exploring six biblically-based stages, John Eldredge initiates men into a new understanding and ownership of their manhood and equips them to effectively lead their sons to manhood. Order online.
The Five Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman
Dr. Gary Chapman uses real-life examples from over 30 years of marriage counseling to illustrate the five distinct languages people use to express love. You’ll understand why you feel the way you do, and you’ll acquire indispensable methods for helping your spouse feel loved. The Five Love Languages can breathe life into your marriage. Learn more.
Preparing for Adolescence by Dr. James Dobson
Dr. Dobson delivers a powerful message to adolescents, helping them to understand the challenges of their teen years. They’ll discover how to develop self-confidence, handle peer pressure, understand physical changes, make sound decisions and learn the truth about real romantic love. Order online.
Conferences
Raising Truly Great Kids
This fun, fast-paced, one-day parenting conference presented by Family Matters ministries delves into the challenges facing parents today. A variety of topics are addressed throughout the day, including what it takes to raise kids in the midst of busy lives, practical ways to take the fear out and put the fun back into parenting, preparing your child’s heart to receive God’s plan, turning heartache to hope with your rebellious child, how to bring out the best in your strong-willed child, creating an environment of love and respect, giving your child tools to practically deal with their culture and how to lead your child to be a great adult. Learn more.
Weekend to Remember
Weekend to Remember is a weekend marriage conference that teaches God’s design for marriage and family. The environment is fun, non-threatening and sometimes hilarious. And it’s a wonderful time for couples to refresh good marriages or heal troubled ones. Learn more.