Family and the Faith: Hope For Today's Family
Nothing short of a planned strategy and plenty of time will be sufficient to affect the positive development of our children A clear formula for a Godly union in St. Paul's admonition to the Ephesian Church in Ephesians 5:33 "Nevertheless let each one of you in particular so love his own wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband." Our level of intimacy in married life is dependent upon the level of equal effort that is applied to it. This can compared to rowing together. A functioning family (as opposed to a dysfunctional family) is a place where more than just survival occurs, growth is also visible among all family members, including both parents The family is the soil out of which the character and moral development of the children are formed We must confess (practice with our lives what we (practice) believe. A family functions as a unit The goal for a healthy functioning family is to bring each individual into balance. The primary goal of a parent is toprovide our children so that we may release them in due time, with confidence, knowing we have provided a solid foundation and map with which to run their marathon It is the smallest things that make a difference Couples and families need to read together We all have flaming torches the question is are we burning ourselves and others with them or warming ourselvesand others with them |
Helpful Crisis Organizations & Resources
ALANON/ALATEEN 8AM-6PM EST M-F 1-800-356-9996 Support groups for those who have been affected by other's addictions ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 1-212-870-3400 ALCOHOL & DRUG REFERRAL LINE 1-800-821-4357 Answers questions about addictions, 24/7 AMERICAN COALITION FOR FATHERS & CHILDREN 1-800-978-DADS CHILD HELP/USA NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE 24/7 1-800-422-4453 CHILD SUPPORT 1-877-631-9773 Questions Answered CHILD WELFARE AND PARENTAL RIGHTS 1-810-751-4500 CONFIDENTIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 1-800-531-0200 Clergy & family counseling & for employees of Antiochian Archdiocese CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING 1-800-388-2227 DEBTORS ANONYMOUS 1-212-642-8220 DIRECTORY OF HOTLINE & CRISIS CENTERS 1-800-999-9999 GIRLS & BOYS TOWN NATIONAL HOTLINE 24/7 1-800-448-3000 "Any problem, any age, any time" The oldest & most comprehensive crisis line in the U.S. Now international. Parent training programs. Long-term residential programs for adolescents. Data base of over 30,000 referrals for all needs. INCEST SURVIVORS RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL 1-505-521-4260 JOBS CORPS 8:30AM-10:30AM EST M-F 1-800-733-JOBS Jobs training & GED assistance for 16-24 year olds. Transitional housing LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA 1-888-300-6710 Referrals and information. 9-4:30pm EST M-F NATIONAL COUNCIL ON PROBLEM GAMBLING 1-800-GAMBLER NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE 1-800-SAFE They can transfer or conference emergency calls to local shelters or police. Completely confidential 24/7 NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS ORGANIZATION 1-918-481-4076 NATIONAL GRIEF RECOVERY HELPLINE 1-800-445-4808 NATIONAL HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER 1-800-336-4797 Information and referrals for health questions, 9-5 EST M-F NATIONAL LIFE CENTER 1-800-848-5683 Pro-life pregnancy counseling, referrals for testing and shelters ZOE FOR LIFE 1-877-436-LIFE Crisis Pregnancy Issues NATIONAL RUNAWAY SWITCHBOARD 24/7 1-800-621-4000 NATIONAL STD HOTLINE 1-800-227-8922 SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS 1-713-869-4902 STEPFAMILY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA 1-800-735-0329 8am-4:30pm CST M-F, Support Groups, materials SUICIDE PREVENTION 24/7 1-800-SUICIDE TEEN CHALLENGE NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 1-800-814-5729 8am-4:30pm CST M-F, 12-18 month drug treatment, job training, ages 12-adult THERAPIST REFERRALS 1-800-THERAPIST TOUGHLOVE INTERNATIONAL 1-800-333-1069 9am-5pm EST M-F, For parents of children with behavioral problems, local support groups UNITED WAY 1-800-411-8929 Referrals for base needs |