Lesson One (Use chapter 1 of Dr. Pipe’s book to supplement the teaching) Ten Habits of Highly Successful Families Scripture: Joshua 24:15 Introduction: Approximately 100 Christian’s were interviewed and asked what they believed were the top reasons they had a strong family. The results are given in this lesson. In Dr. Pipe’s book (chapter 1) we learn the...

Lesson 2 Laying a foundation for success (this corresponds to Chapter 2 in Dr. Pipes’ book). Scripture: Daniel 1:1-20 Focus of Lesson: A strong family background had to account for Daniel, and His three Hebrew friends being able to withstand the temptations of Babylon. Introduction: Of all the lessons we learn from the book of Daniel on courage, facing the...

Lesson 3 Preventing Decay in our relationships (based in part on Chapter 3 of Dr. Pipe’s book) Scripture: Various scriptures Lesson Focus: There are preventative things we can do and say to keep our marriage relationship strong. Introduction: Don’t give out mixed signals.  Mean what you say and say what you mean. There was a sign posted on a barbed wire...

Lesson 4 “How do you love unconditionally?” Scripture: I Corinthians 13:1-8 Focus: It is easy to talk about unconditional love but how do you love unconditionally in a practical way. Introduction: Max Lucado once said, “You don’t influence God’s love. You can’t impact the tree-ness of a tree, or the sky-ness of the sky, or the rock-ness of a rock. ...