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Love, Marriage, and Family Resources

Real Love Real Life

We think about it. We want it. We wonder when we’ll find it. We wonder IF we’ll find it. Sometimes we see it work wonderfully…and sometimes we see it fall apart. And when it does fall apart, it hurts. Relationships break; hearts break; people break. Is love really all it’s cracked up to be? The simple answer is, YES! God desires to give His people love, and one of the ways He provides the blessing of love is through marriage. But how do we know when we’ve found real love? How do we show real love to our spouse? How do we love as God intended? First, we need to know what real love looks like, what it is and what it isn’t. We need to know how to spot it, how to grow it, and how to give it. Interested in learning more about REAL LOVE? Read on, young lover! PDF and physical print options available below.

The Dangerous Effects of Pornography

Pornography use in our world today is at crisis levels- 70% of men and 73% of women have admitted to viewing pornography in the last month. This infographic brochure shares stats on the dangerous effects of pornography, along with God’s message of hope and suggestions for what to do when tempted. PDF and physical print options available below.

Cohabitation: Is It Really That Big of a Deal?

Many people believe that cohabitation offers a chance to get to know a potential spouse better before making a marriage commitment, and that belief is so convincing that 70% of couples end up cohabitating. Even Christians have caught on to this trend: between 63% and 75% of Christian couples live together before marriage. This infographic addresses the life issue of cohabitation and how you can respond to it from a 4 Life perspective. PDF and physical print options available below.

Foster Care

Perhaps you’ve heard about foster care in the news. Maybe your family is thinking about participating in foster care, or perhaps you’ve thought about becoming a foster parent in the future. Check out this infographic for some quick facts about the life-affirming process of participating in foster care. PDF and physical print options available below.

Let’s Just Live Together Poster

Is cohabitation the right choice? Learn more about the facts behind cohabitation with this infographic poster. PDF and physical print options available below.

Your Relationships Matter Poster

Relationships are a gift from God. Like many things in life, sin can break and harm relationships. This poster discusses what to look for in order to avoid unhealthy relationships. PDF and physical print options available below.

Communicating with Young Children Bookmark – Download PDF

This bookmark provides a simple key for expressing emotions when communication with those who have disabilities becomes confusing or frustrating. We seek this communication because each person is uniquely and intricately designed by God; each person brings Him glory. He claims us as His own. We are His. “I have called you by name. You are mine.” (Isaiah 43:1b ESV)

Communicating with Young Children Placemat – Download PDF

When children are very young, communication issues can be a source of confusion and frustration. This placemat supports families beyond the birth of a child and provides simple stepping stones for communicating and praying with young children.

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Today I’m Feeling … Prayers for anyone who is involved in a child’s life – Download PDF

Congratulations! God chose you to be part of a child’s life. Being part of a family can be emotional. Sometimes it’s exciting or filled with laughter, and other times it’s really hard. But no matter how you are feeling today, you are never alone.

Joseph and His Rib – Download PDF – Download Spanish PDF

“When a man remembers the Word of the Lord, he is equipped to protect vulnerable and fragile lives.” Linda Bartlett gives us insight into the importance of Joseph in the story of redemption, along with the value of faithful fathers and husbands.

Why Not Just Live Together? – Download PDF – Download Spanish PDF

Linda Bartlett provides guidance in response to popular statements such as “I won’t know if it feels right until we try living together first.”

Christian Life for Christian Women – Download PDF

A Christian woman who would like to know the position and purpose of her place in life should start at the beginning … the very beginning! A lady’s place in God’s creation was set for her. Her life was designed with significance, purpose, and love for the good of all creation!

Biblical Manhood – Download PDF

Understanding the unique way in which we were created doesn’t make us fully men. Getting married and having a family doesn’t make us a man. Success in our businesses, achieving great wealth and power, receiving honor and praise by our peers—these are not the measure of real masculinity, biblical manhood. To be truly a man, biblically, we must commit ourselves with the will and the strength that only God can give us—to the pursuit of godliness. This is biblical manhood. By Dr. Francis Monseth.

Speaker: Ryan Bomberger, co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of RadianceFoundation.org

Topic: Family, Adoption

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Lucas Woodford

Topic: Marriage, Family

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Rick Marrs

Topic: Worldly attacks on the family

Speaker: Rev. Bryan Woldmueller

Topic: Desiring love, marriage, family, and children

Speaker: Michelle Bauman, former Director of Y4Life

Topic: Marriage

Speaker: Rev. Derek & Gretchen Roberts

Topic: Foster Care, Adoption

Speaker: Rev. Chad Hoover

Topic: Friendship, Marriage, Identity

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"Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'" - John 8:12
"You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.  Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." - Matthew 5:14-16
"...because of the tender mercy of our God, whereby the sunrise shall visit us from on high to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace." - Luke 1:78-79
"In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." - John 1:4-5
"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations." - Jeremiah 1:5
"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly." - John 10:10
"For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth." - Psalm 139:13-15
"Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his." - Romans 6:3-5
"For you, O Lord, are my hope, my trust, O Lord, from my youth. Upon you I have leaned from before my birth; you are he who took me from my mother's womb. My praise is continually of you." - Psalm 71:5-6
"And Peter said to them, 'Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself.'" - Acts 2:38-39
"Jesus answered, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.'" - John 3:5

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Memorize "The Day Is Surely Drawing Near," LSB 508 Memorize "The Day Is Surely Drawing Near," LSB 508 with us this month! Check back each week for the next verse of the hymn!
We often hear of sleep being a metaphor for Christ We often hear of sleep being a metaphor for Christian death. Why? Because sleep doesn’t last forever and can be undone by waking up. Jesus’ body slept in the grave, but awoke on Easter morning, having defeated sin, death, and the devil. Through Jesus, Christians have this same hope. They will fall asleep, but on the last day God will wake them up to spend the rest of eternity with Him.
Join us as we pray today. Lord, hear our prayer.⁠ Join us as we pray today. Lord, hear our prayer.⁠
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Homelessness is a heartbreaking and life-threateni Homelessness is a heartbreaking and life-threatening tragedy. Every night, thousands of people across America sleep in shelters, in homeless camps, or outside and exposed to the elements. Homelessness leads to an increase in sickness and disease, malnourishment, unsafe environments, and exposure. God does not desire this for His Creation; rather, He desires that we live in safety and peace. In the beginning, God placed man in a beautiful and peaceful Garden, full of safety, bountiful food, work to do, and rest. Though sin has tainted the world, God still desires that every person receive rest for their body, mind, and soul in the comfort of a safe home and loving community. Christians work in a variety of ways to provide food, clothing, home, and safety, for those in need. In this loving community, God provides for physical and spiritual needs, upholding our lives and the lives of others in body and soul.
YAforLife.org received some new updates to make re YAforLife.org received some new updates to make resources easier to find and access! Go check it out!
All Saints' Day honors every Christian who has gon All Saints' Day honors every Christian who has gone to be with Jesus. This is a day for weeping as we mourn the loss of our loved ones on earth, but also a day for joy as we remember what Christ did in their lives. We thank God for His mercy in sending His Son Jesus Christ so that we sinners may have the hope of eternal life. To learn more about the celebration of All Saints' Day, visit https://allthehousehold.com/all-saints-day/.⁠
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We invite you to sing with us the hymn, “Jerusalem the Golden,” found on page 672 of the Lutheran Service Book. The third stanza joyfully proclaims the crown of glory which our dearly departed ones have received on account of Christ.
Memorize "The Day Is Surely Drawing Near," LSB 508 Memorize "The Day Is Surely Drawing Near," LSB 508 with us this month! Check back each week for the next verse of the hymn!
Don't forget! Registration is open for the FREE YA Don't forget! Registration is open for the FREE YA For Life in Washington, D.C. conference! We are so excited for you to join us January 21-23, 2027! Meet other life leaders from across the nation at this mountaintop event! Not only will participants learn more about life issues and take part in the March, but by registering through Lutherans For Life, leaders also receive a discount on hotel rooms and guided opportunities at the March. Questions? Email Cori Meier at cori@y4life.org.⁠
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Registration closes December 15th, or when registration capacity is full!⁠
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Visit https://yaforlife.org/events/ to register!
On this All Saint’s Day, we celebrate the lives of On this All Saint’s Day, we celebrate the lives of the faithful who have departed from this earth. We give thanks that they knew God the Father’s deep love for them, love so great that He even gave His own Son as a sacrifice to pay for the sins of all people. This is also the message we get to share with the world, so that they too may know the love of God.
Join us as we pray today. Lord, hear our prayer.⁠ Join us as we pray today. Lord, hear our prayer.⁠
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#LutheransForLife #YAForLife #MadeForLife #CreatedRedeemedCalled #ForLifeForGenerations #BaptizedForLife⁠
#MakeARipple #JoinTheWave #GospelMotivated
God cares for us through our relationships with ot God cares for us through our relationships with others. He wears the mask of a friend when we are in need of comfort, the mask of a teacher when we need help with homework, and the mask of a pastor when He delivers His Word and Sacrament to us. However, sin often isolates us from others. The devil uses this isolation to make us feel alone and unloved. But these thoughts are lies. When we are with others, particularly the people of God, we hear the truth: we are loved by God. We can be certain of this because He created, redeemed, and called us to faith. We are His. This truth is far more powerful than the lies of isolation.
The Reformation was an era of recovery and faithfu The Reformation was an era of recovery and faithful proclamation of the Gospel beginning in 1517 when Dr. Martin Luther pinned his 95 theses to the doors of Castle Church in Wittenberg. This document was meant to call Pope Leo X to repent for his various doctrinal errors, but soon spread its way throughout Germany. Luther, alongside other faithful reformers, contributed the initial documents of the Lutheran Confessions including the Small and Large Catechisms and the Augsburg Confession. These documents proclaim the sweet message of the Gospel, that we are saved by grace through faith, on account of Christ Jesus. This saving faith is a free gift of God, not a result of works. Since the Reformation was a time of recovery of this blessed Gospel, the motto of the time was “Verbum Domini Manet in Aeternum,” which means, “The Word of the Lord endures forever.” To learn more about The Festival of the Reformation visit https://allthehousehold.com/festival-of-the-reformation/. ⁠
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We invite you to sing with us the hymn, “Salvation unto Us Has Come,” found on page 555 of the Lutheran Service Book. The sixth stanza proclaims the sacrifice Christ made to uphold our lives. ⁠
NEW BOOK ALERT! Young adults, if you love to read NEW BOOK ALERT! Young adults, if you love to read and discuss great books, join Bookish: The YA For Life Book Club. In November, we'll be reading Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters by Abigail Shrier! This is a nonfiction novel, dealing with life issues, such as family and gender.⁠
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Join the Bookish Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookishyaforlifebookclub
Memorize "A Multitude Comes from the East and the Memorize "A Multitude Comes from the East and the West," LSB 510 with us this month! Check back next week to learn a new hymn!
This is a hard truth of the world: we are all sinn This is a hard truth of the world: we are all sinners. No one can live up to God’s standard. Thankfully, as Christians, we also know the best truth in the world! Christ died for all our sins, granting us forgiveness as a gift. There is nothing we can pay for this gift, because the blood of Jesus already paid the price.
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