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The central component of marriage is "leaving and cleaving." After the "I do's," we leave our parents' authority and live with our mates in a new home without the meddling of relatives. Otherwise, our marriage can be in great danger.

Buyer's remorse is something we all deal with. We all wonder if that appliance we bought was really the best choice. When it comes to marriage, there is no place for buyer's remorse. We have to let go of what might have been and honor the commitment we've made, as the vow says, "for better or for worse."

When two people consider marriage, they're often in a fog of being in love. Faults in the other party are overlooked. It is only after the rice is thrown that reality sets in. Today we review more misconceptions about marriage and how to make it work God's way.

A family should be a source of support and safety. Some families hide dark secrets of shame, as dads have not been the kind of fathers their wives and kids deserve. Hear why it is necessary to forgive your father so that, with God's help, you can live your life in freedom.

A family should be a source of support and safety. Some families hide dark secrets of shame, as dads have not been the kind of fathers their wives and kids deserve. Hear why it is necessary to forgive your father so that, with God's help, you can live your life in freedom.

Rising crime and divorce rates bear sad testimony to families with poor male role models or none at all. It is vital that dads lead their families in the right direction. The next generation depends on it, and right now the outlook is grim.

Our first father Adam failed in Eden because of his passivity. From his story we learn the role a husband should play.

Society confuses the natural roles of men and women. Many people want men to feel that it is wrong to be masculine. The result is that families have either weak husbands or no husbands at all.

Our culture tries to convince women that putting "homemaker" on a resume does not cut it. But no job is as tough as being a mother, especially for a single mom. Today we learn what the church should do to help these women.

There is no better role model for motherhood than Mary, who struggled as a single mom with several children, including her firstborn: Jesus, the Son of God. Her calling as a mom shows us how crucial motherhood is.

Motherhood is never easy. But for one woman, it was almost unbearable. Mary had to watch her firstborn son die on a cross after raising him from infancy. Mary can teach today's moms what devotion and commitment are all about.

No position has more potential to influence the future than that of being a mother. Today we discuss how crucial it is to fight for traditional motherhood.

The enemies of the heterosexual family invariably deny the fundamental differences between the genders. This makes it easier for "Heather" to have "two mommies." Yet the Bible teaches that kids need both moms and dads.

The foundation of any society is the family, because families produce the next generation. Making marriage work lies at the bedrock, and this requires understanding the roles and responsibilities of husband and wife.

The Psalmist cried out, "If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?" (11:3). The family is under attack by the devil and his political cohorts, all determined to destroy marriage, your kids, and the moral values taught in the Scriptures.