Family
The gift of family is one of the great treasures we receive from God. Accordingly, we are called to love and nurture the family we have. We serve and obey our parents, and we love our siblings. Those joined in marriage are called to live and die for each other and for their children, if they are blessed with them. Despite being so great a gift, family life isn’t always easy.
Below, you’ll find useful sources that span the needs of family life, from issues within the home to the joys and struggles of raising children.
Free Resources
Getting Closer As A Couple
Married couples, for various reasons, may drift apart. The vitality and sparkle that used to characterize their relationship is gone. They didn’t plan it. It just happened — subtly, slowly, silently. However, there is good news. Christian couples can break through emotional distance to revive their relationships
Important Steps to Help Prevent Child Sexual Abuse
Important Steps to Help Prevent Child Sexual Abuse
Preventing Child Sexual Abuse Within Youth-serving Organizations: Getting Started on Policies and Procedures
Policies and Procedures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Suffer the Children: Developing Effective Church Policies on Child Maltreatment
Suffer the Children: Developing Effective Church Policies on Child Maltreatment
A Lutheran Approach to Ministering to Victims and Perpetrators of Child Abuse: What Does this Mean?
"A Lutheran Approach to Ministering to Victims and Perpetrators of Child Abuse: What Does this Mean?"
Christian Commentary for Caregivers – Sexual Abuse
Children often piece together lessons from life, and it is hard for parents or caregivers to know what “lessons” have been learned. ...
Domestic Violence and Abuse is Everyone’s Concern
Domestic Violence and Abuse is Everyone's Concern
When Homes Are Heartless — An LCMS Perspective on Domestic Violence
When Homes are Heartless
Pastoral Care Rites and Prayers for Victims of Domestic Violence
Pastoral Care Rites and Prayers
Helpful Resources for Victims of Domestic Violence
Prepared by the LCMS Domestic Violence and Abuse Task Force
Training Manual on Domestic Violence
Prepared by the LCMS Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Task Force
‘Hope and Healing’ Bible Study
Sexual assault, rape and domestic violence are difficult topics to address. They are emotionally volatile and heartbreaking life events, and for women who are suffering and trying to heal, the perfect peace of the Gospel is vital.
In Christ, there is hope and healing for survivors of sexual assault. This Bible study and its companion materials are intended to help fill this need in churches.