“Together we make a great team” – Arvella Schuller’s family slogan
But Jesus knew their thoughts, and said to them: “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand.” (Matthew 12:25)
Why not sit down with your spouse and together establish family objectives?
Will you work toward “becoming one” in every sense?
Exactly how and where could you start fusing your separate interests into one?
In her book “The Positive Family,” Arvella Schuller says she is one of the lucky women who teamed up …

The secret of a successful marriage is commitment.
Love never fails. (1 Corinthians 13:8)
If you are married, are you dating your spouse every week?
A good marriage makes a successful family so much easier. In her book “The Positive Family,” Arvella Schuller shares a story about her conversation with a young psychologist who specialized in marriage counseling. Arvella asked him, “What are the most common problems you encounter with your patients?” His answer surprised her: “All of the problems in marriage fall into two categories: SELFISHNESS and/or IMMATURITY.” He went on to …

Kids are asking for their parents to listen.
And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ forgave you. (Ephesians 4:32)
How well do you know your family?
Communication does not just happen automatically in a family, especially not today, when all kinds of interruptions and intrusions on our privacy complicate communications between each other. When we close the door to our home, we are no longer shutting out the rest of the world. The largest obstacles to communication in modern homes may well be the television …

 Words are the seeds for feelings!
“Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent,” (Acts 17:30)
How is the tragedy at Virginia Tech going to impact your prayer life?
Yesterday morning (Monday), Virginia Tech University suffered what authorities are calling the deadliest campus shooting in US history. At least 33 people were killed, and dozens more wounded, after a gunman went on a shooting rampage. All classes were cancelled, and entrances to the campus were sealed.
It’s ironic that at 11 AM yesterday, Virginia Morton and I …

Your family first, your business second!
for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth, (Ephesians 5:9)
How are you doing at fulfilling your role as comforter for your family?
If you want to be successful in business, your family must come first. Executives who value families more than their businesses have their priorities in correct order. Those executives are far more productive. Their creative energy is greater and they are far more relaxed and confident.
Today is day #3 in our series about “The Positive Family” by Arvella Schuller. …

A positive thought always leads to a positive act!
Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God. (Matthew 5:9)
How do you respond to crisis and problems with those you love the most?
Today is day #2 in our series about “The Positive Family” by Arvella Schuller.
If we don’t start right, we don’t end up right. To attain success in family life, it is necessary that we begin in right order. If we are to begin to succeed in family relationships, we need to understand that there is a …

Never, never, never be negative!
Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. (Ephesians 4:29)
How can your family thrive with all the challenges of the 21st century?
Mrs. Arvella Schuller, wife of the renowned minister, Dr. Robert H. Schuller, wrote a wonderful book in 1982 called “The Positive Family.” The simple, strong statement “Never, never, never be negative” sums up the book’s message. Arvella shows how a positive attitude can transform despair into joy, a chore …

Your goals decide what you learn!
“So he called him and said to him, ‘What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your stewardship, for you can no longer be steward.’ ” (Luke 16:2)
Which pearl of wisdom below might help you the most?
For the past nine months, I have been preparing daily reflections. Each reflection usually starts with a pearl of wisdom followed by a Scripture and a question. Yesterday, I compiled all the pearls of wisdom for the past nine months. Today, I sorted them by category. …

Earlier this week, while looking for a Link of the Day, I came across the outstanding website for In Touch Ministries. Dr. Charles F. Stanley is the founder of that ministry. On one of the web pages, Dr. Stanley lists “The 30 Life Principles.” Genuine intimacy with God is evident in all aspects of our lives.

Jesus is the only true foundation!
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. (John 14:6)
What is your real foundation?
Yesterday devotion discussed the importance of a solid foundation. In the process of looking for the Link of the Day, I came across an outstanding message by Ken Page. Here is part of Ken’s message. To read the entire message, visit today’s Link of the Day.
Lately I seem to be obsessed with the concept of foundation. By this …