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Hurting Marriages Need Forgiveness

by Dr. Gary Chapman

Past failures need not destroy your hope for a better future. If you choose, you can take steps that may well restore your marriage to health. It all begins with forgiving the past.

All of us have failures in the past. We can let them stand as barriers to our future, or we can forgive them and build a new and deeper relationship. As long as we keep bringing up the past, we will be forever bogged down in frustration.

The past cannot be undone. It can only be forgiven.

Forgiveness is not a feeling. It is a choice to lift the penalty and let the other person back into your life. It opens up the possibility to building something different in the future.

Forgiveness does not mean forgetting. The memories may return, but when they do, we take them to God and pray this prayer. "Father, You know what I'm remembering, but I thank you that it is history. Now help me to do something positive today."

Forgiving is the first step toward a growing marriage.

Today's article is based on the book, Hope for the Separated. For a complete listing of Dr. Chapman's books and resources, click here.

Dying in the Small Stuff

by David and Lisa Frisbie

Dying to self is a thousand little choices we make every day.

It is thinking about someone else as you rise and begin your morning.

It is praying for someone throughout the day instead of wondering whether anyone is praying about you and remembering your challenges.

It is coming home tired from work, but choosing to serve and comfort someone else who is also tired instead of putting your feet up and waiting for a foot massage.

Dying to self is about forgetting all those arguments over "whose turn it is."

It is changing the diaper or getting up for the feeding, or even carrying out the trash or putting away the dishes. It's a lot of little choices we make when all we want to do is sit down and relax, maybe read the paper, or maybe watch some television.

Dying to self is like that - it is daily, and it's about the small stuff.

Content taken from Soul-Mate Marriage: The Spiritual Journey of Becoming One by David and Lisa Frisbie, published by Harvest House Publishing.

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15 Years of Strengthening Families | FTF eNews September Vol. 1

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September 2012 Volume 1

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FTF Classes

Parenting
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If you're the parent of a tween of teen, this class is for you!

September 15 & 22

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9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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September 15

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PREMIERE OF THE MOVIE "UNCONDITIONAL"

September 21

FAMILIES ON THE RUN

December 1

15th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

15 Years of
Strengthening Families

In 1997, First Things First began its journey toward helping people in our community to have strong, healthy marriages and families. On Tuesday, September 25, we invite you to join us as we celebrate our 15th Anniversary at the Chattanooga Convention Center at 6:00 p.m. We welcome Academy Award nominee Sean Astin as our special guest speaker. As an advocate for strong families, he has much to share about staying connected to his wife and three daughters while managing a Hollywood career.

To purchase tickets or a table of eight,
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Middle & High School Newsletters

Introducing On The Edge
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Do you know what topics matter most to your tween or teen? FTF can help you stay connected with two great online newsletters, On the Edge and iRepresent. On the Edge is for middle schoolers and offers practical advice on topics like friendships, social media, bullying and avoiding risky behavior. iRepresent is designed for high school students and features articles on self-discovery, preparing for college, dating relationship tips and much

more. Both newsletters are offered through area middle and high schools or online at firstthings.org.

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On the Edge and iRepresent.

A Film for the Whole Family

Make plans now to see Unconditional, premiering in theatres on September 21. This amazing film stars Lynn Collins (John Carter, X-Men Origins: Wolverine) and Michael Ealy (Barber Shop, Think Like a Man) in this moving story of renewed friendship and faith.

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"Unconditional" Theatrical Trailer

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Culture Watch: Marriage is the Greatest Weapon Against Child Poverty

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Culture Watch: Weekly Round-Up on Family, Religion and Civil Society

September 6, 2012

Marriage: The Greatest Weapon Against Childhood Poverty
by Ken McIntyre

The collapse of marriage, along with a dramatic rise in births to single women, is the most important cause of childhood poverty—but government policy doesn’t reflect that reality, according to a special report released yesterday by The Heritage Foundation.

Nearly three out of four poor families with children in America are headed by single parents. When a child’s father is married to his mother, however, the probability of the child’s living in poverty drops by 82 percent.

Senior Research Fellow Robert Rector provides a brief overview of each state with unique data and 14 charts per state, while also updating his years of related research in the special report titled “Marriage: America’s Greatest Weapon Against Child Poverty.” Heritage’s study, including a slideshow on national trends, arrives a week before the U.S. Census Bureau’s annual report on poverty, which is expected to show another increase.

“Policymakers on the state and national levels recognize that education reduces poverty, but they’re largely unaware that marriage is an equally strong anti-poverty weapon,” says Rector, a nationally recognized authority on the U.S. welfare system.

In Florida, for example, white families headed by single parents are five times more likely to be poor than those headed by married couples. In Illinois, the poverty rate for a single mother with only a high school diploma is 39.5 percent, compared with 8 percent for a married couple with the same education.

The rate of births to unmarried women—now four out of every 10 babies overall, five out of 10 for Hispanics, and seven out of 10 for blacks—has soared since the mid-1960s, when President Lyndon Johnson launched the War on Poverty. Births outside marriage are mostly to less-educated women—sadly, those with the least ability to support children.

While more Americans grow dependent on welfare, government fails to communicate the benefits of marriage even as it warns young people not to smoke, do drugs, have “unsafe” sex, or drop out of school. Rector calls this “tragic.”

Well over a third of all single-parent families with children (37 percent) were poor in 2009. Only 6.8 percent of married couples with children were poor. Marriage reduces the probability of poverty for all racial groups.

Rector finds a silver lining: Most unmarried moms—and dads, too—do look favorably on marriage. “New policies should be developed that build on these attitudes,” he says. Specifically, government should:

Provide facts to at-risk youth about the value of marriage;
Connect low-income couples with community resources that teach them the skills they need to build lasting marriages before having children; and
Reform the welfare system to encourage rather than discourage and penalize marriage.

What is your take on the important issue of reducing child poverty? Join the conversation on our blog >>

Marriage Matters to Reducing Childhood Poverty

Among all families, nearly one in five is headed by unmarried women, compared to one in two among poor families. One in three families headed by unmarried women is poor, compared to one in 10 of all families. Learn more about the benefits of marriage to children, adults, and civil society at FamilyFacts.org.

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Clinton Defends Obama on Gutting of His Welfare Reform Law
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Case Closed at Univ. of TX-Austin: Regnerus Exonerated
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More Legal Hassle, No Religious Liberty Resolution on Health Law Mandate
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Watch the sun set...then go stargazing

How long has it been since you've watched the sun set? Or laid back and peered up at the stars? Pick a clear evening to snuggle in the grass in your yard or a local park -- or to lie on your roof with blankets and pillows. Google and download a guide to the constellations, and once the sun sets make a game out of identifying them. Keep an eye out for shooting stars!

Head to a museum or art gallery

Do a little digging to find out whether any of your local museums or art galleries offer free admission on specific days of the week or month. And many will keep their doors open after-hours on certain nights, so ask about extended hours as well.

Let the games begin

You know all those board games you keep on hand for parties? Minimize the competition and amp up the fun factor by having a game night just for you two.

Attend a free outdoor concert

In the warmer months, particularly in the summertime, plenty of cities and towns hold free local concerts, usually in a park or in a grassy area that's perfect for an evening picnic. Do a little research, locate a free show, pack up your picnic basket and enjoy the live soundtrack to your super-sweet date night.

Make it a movie night

There are plenty of ways to watch a new release without going to the movies or renting. Head over to your local library and rent a recent flick, or log on to Hulu, where plenty of current films are available to stream for free.

Pedal through a fancy neighborhood

Sick of the same-old scenery? Hop on your bikes and head over to a neighborhood known for its lovely architecture or gorgeous gardens. You'll break a sweat while taking in the beauty of your surroundings. Don't forget to stop here and there to take in the beauty of your time together too.

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September 2012 Knowing More, Loving More

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One of the benefits of your membership in Better Marriages is that you receive a monthly conversation starter from our series Knowing More, Loving More. Use these questions to promote thought and conversation and to lead to new discoveries for each of you about the other.

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KNOWING MORE, LOVING MORE

September 2012

"Dog days of summer"-refers to the hottest, most sultry part of the year. We in the Dog Northern Hemisphere are just coming out of one of our hottest summers ever. Just like the dogs, we are typically inactive and have lower expectations during these days.

But soon will come some cooler, crisp days and we can reenergize our lives, activities and relationships!

Answer the following questions individually and then share your answers in dialogue fashion. Remember to listen for understanding and ask questions for clarification. Refrain from judging or giving advice.

Emotionally, how were the months of July and August different from other months this year for you?
In what ways did your activity change individually and as a couple?
List three things that you would like to change for this Fall for you and three things that you would like to change for your relationship.

Then, create a plan together for some fun Autumn activities.

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Marriage Memo: 30 Ways to Start a Conversation WithYour Spouse

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30 Ways to Start a Conversation With Your Spouse

by Tracey Eyster

Recently a friend told me she sometimes has trouble talking with her husband. And I thought, Wouldn't it be nice if someone made a list of conversation starters that could be used by a husband and a wife for a whole month?

Which then got me to thinking, Well, I am a writer.

1. My funniest memory of our dating days is when ...

2. Our kids would freak out if they knew we ...

3. Before we are together in heaven, I pray that here on earth we ...

4. I have this memory of you in a certain outfit. Remember ...

5. The most scared you have ever been was ...

6. The happiest you have ever been was ...

7. I remember thinking I was courageous when I was young because I ...

8. I used to always wish I could ...

9. If I could spend a day just talking to any one person, it would be ...

10. I wish I had learned to ...

11. I picture us old, sitting in a rocking chair and you looking over at me and saying, "Daggum it, we never ..."

12. If I could spend 24 hours doing anything in the world with you, it would be ...

13. I like it best when you refer to me as ...

14. The song that always makes me think of you is ...

15. My sweetest memory of us in our youth is when we ...

16. My favorite memory of our wedding day is ...

17. My greatest need right now as a woman is to ...

18. My greatest need right now as a man is to ...

19. If I could have any super power, it would be ...

20. If I could eat anything and it not affect my health, I would feast on ...

21. If I could have lived during a different time period, it would be ...

22. I laugh every time I think of you doing ...

23. I would so enjoy reading out loud together ...

24. If we could be roadies for any musical talent, I would choose ...

25. If I had it to do over, I would propose to you by ...

26. The world's best anniversary trip would be to go to ...

27. My favorite photo of us is the one where ...

28. Did you know that it scares me so much to ...

29. When we fell in love, my favorite thing about you back then was ...

30. I feel you love me the most when you ...

This article originally appeared on MomLife Today, FamilyLife's blog for moms.

Tracey Eyster is managing editor of MomLife Today and author of the new book, Be the Mom. Click here to listen to Tracey on FamilyLife Today®, and here to purchase her book.

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Upcoming Mastering the Mysteries of Love Workshops for Couples

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Mastering the Mysteries of Love

Weekend Workshops for Couples

The National Institute of Relationship Enhancement® is offering the Mastering the Mysteries of Love version of the Relationship Enhancement® Program for couples in addition to the classic version of the RE Program.

Upcoming dates:

September 15-16, 2012 - Mastering the Mysteries of Love with Carrie Hansen, LCSW-C
October 20-21, 2012 - Mastering the Mysteries of Love with Rob Scuka, Ph.D.
November 17-18, 2012 - Mastering the Mysteries of Love with Carrie Hansen, LCSW-C

Cost is $450 per couple.

Further information can be found at www.nire.org.

Research: The RE Program and Mastering the Mysteries of Love is backed by 35 years of empirical research validating its effectiveness. In addition, an award-winning meta-analytic study involving thousands of couples and over a dozen approaches, demonstrated that RE clients showed far more powerful improvement effects than clients in any of the other interventions for couples or families with which it was compared.

Description: Couples spend two days learning 10 practical skills that deepen connection and empower them to resolve current and future problems on their own.

The skills you and your partner learn will help you:

establish a constructive, cooperative atmosphere for resolving difficult relationship issues
foster increased openness and trust
reduce defensiveness, anger and withdrawal
express your deepest feelings, concerns and desires openly, honestly and safely
nurture deepened caring and compassion
increase love and affection
create solutions to conflicts at their deepest levels
successfully implement agreed-to solutions and behavioral changes

The weekend program usually numbers between 4-10 couples in order to maintain a more intimate atmosphere. It also features significant time for private couples' exercises and dialogues, which part of the time are facilitated by trained coaches.

The program is non-residential and meets on Saturday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Information on discounted hotel room rates for those visiting from out of town are available upon registration. Snacks and beverages are provided; participants have lunch on their own.

For further information, or to register, please call NIRE at 301-680-8977.

Fax: 301-680-3756

Email: niremd@nire.org

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Payment may be made either by check or credit card. Registrations by fax must be accompanied by a credit card number.

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About Marriage: Don't Miss the Blue Moon

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On Friday night, August 31, 2012, you should be able to see a blue moon. Enjoy it with your spouse!

Once in a Blue Moon

While we hope romance in your marriage isn't "once in a blue moon," do take this opportunity of a second full moon this month to have a romantic moment with your spouse. Learn more about blue moons.

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August is Romance Awareness Month

As the month comes to a close, here is a last reminder that August is "Romance Awareness Month" and a good time to remind you that being romantic with one another is more than having candles on your dinner table once a year.

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Tip of the Week -- When to Say No

If you and your spouse are finding yourselves with no time for your relationship or your kids, perhaps you are having a problem saying NO. Be honest about why you need to say YES so much or why you need to be a people pleaser. Could the volunteer time you spend be "peanut butter" in your marriage relationship?

See More About: balancing marriage and work time issues marriage stress

Quote of the Week -- Celebrate Your Relationship

Scott Haltzman: "When you celebrate the achievement of your marriage, you have a chance to reflect on the moments that are yours alone. You may have brushed these moments aside in an effort to keep forging ahead in life, but I urge you, for the sake of appreciating what you've got, don't." Source: Scott Haltzman, Theresa Foy Di Geronimo. The Secrets of Happily Married Men: Eight Ways to Win Your Wife's Heart Forever. 2007. pg. 260.

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News and Notes - August 2012

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News and Notes

August 2012

Welcome

The National Center for Family & Marriage Research (NCFMR), established in 2007 at Bowling Green State University (BGSU), welcomes you to our monthly electronic newsletter News and Notes.

News and Notes aims to inform you about the activities of the NCFMR. We will update you on current research findings, announce research opportunities, and provide registration details for upcoming conferences and workshops.

Percentage of Uninsured Children in the United States Declines Over the Past Decade

Despite the decline in the percentage of uninsured children in the United States, nearly 6 million children were without health care coverage between 2000-2010. The share of children relying on public coverage increased from roughly 20% in 2000 to nearly 33% in 2010.

Percentage of U.S. Children with Health Care Coverage,
2000 and 2010

Source: 2000 Public Coverage data: National Kids Count Program, Population Reference Bureau analysis of data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Current

Population Survey (March supplement). 2000 No Coverage data: National Kids Count Program, the Urban Studies Institute at the University of Louisville

analysis of data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey (March supplement). 2010 data: NCFMR analyses of data from the U.S. Census

Bureau, American Community Survey, 1-Year Estimates, 2010.

Health Insurance Coverage of U.S. Children, 2010

What's New at the NCFMR...

Family Profiles

Original reports summarizing and analyzing nationally representative data with the goal to provide the latest analysis of U.S. families.

The Data Source

Documents describing newly released data sets used by the family research community.

How Couples Meet and Stay Together (TDS-12-07)

Resources by Topic and Data Set

In conjunction with our 2012 research conference on fathers and fathering, the NCFMR has added a new topic, fathers, to our list of Resources by Topic.

Fathers

Also check out our Resources by Data Set to view new links to the following data sets.

Working Paper Series

Congratulations to NCFMR external grantees Paula Fomby, University of Colorado Denver, and Christie Sennott, University of Colorado Boulder. Their publication from NCFMR funded research on family instability is forthcoming in Social Science Research.

Family Structure Instability and Residential and School Mobility: The Consequences for Adolescents' Behavior (WP-09-08).
Changes in Family Structure: Consequences for Adolescents' Behavior (RB-09-03).

If you have written a paper addressing a family issue that aligns with our mission statement and would like for us to consider adding it to the NCFMR Working Paper Series, we welcome submissions for consideration and possible inclusion. You may electronically submit your working papers to ncfmr@bgsu.edu.

NCFMR in the News

For a full list of NCFMR in the News items and for media links to each item, visit the NCFMR in the News webpage.

No Evidence Found to Suggest Cohabitation Increases Chances of Divorce

Huffington Post

Older Americans are Embracing Cohabitation in Record Numbers

Fox News

BGSU Press Release

Growing Number of Baby Boomers Finding Themselves Back on the Market

BostonGlobe.com

Susan Brown Elected to the Population Association of America (PAA) Board of Directors

Congratulations to NCFMR Co-Director Susan Brown who begins her term on the PAA Board of Directors in January 2013. PAA is a non-profit, scientific, professional organization that promotes research on population issues.