Traversing Relationships

Parenting is no easy feat. It is a divine calling that the Lord has given us as mortals and it is of the utmost importance that we give our spouse and children all of our love and effort. As a mortal parent, our children are our main responsibility outside of our relationship with our spouse. Effective parenting is built on a pyramid of influence that begins with our relationship with our child. It is important that you build a loving relationship with your child so that they feel comfortable and safe when coming to you with their concerns and struggles. A child will be more willing to let you know how they are feeling when they know that you are a trustworthy and concerned parent. Parents are the main influencers in the lives of their children. Their examples set the foundation of how the children interact with the world from a gender, personality, and spiritual standpoint. Our core beliefs are often a product of our childhood experiences and parents have a divine responsibi...

In a world where marriage is not valued as it used to be, I can understand why this topic might be highly controversial. The opinion that I have on family finances goes against what most of society believes today. I believe that fathers should be the primary provider of family finances.   Simmer down now. There are exceptions to every situation and I know this does not apply to everybody. In an ideal family situation where a mother and father are leading the home, I believe their roles are divinely appointed. Mothers are gifted with a natural ability to nurture and raise children. This does not mean that they are weak or confined to the home in any way. This is the purpose for which we, as females, were designed…literally. As females, our bodies bring children into the world after carrying them for nine months resulting in an indescribable bond. I believe that education is so important and women should most definitely have the opportunity to pursue their dreams....