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The Blended Family

The Blended Family. Romans 14:19. What Is a Blended Family?. The blended family is a family unit in which one or both of the spouses have been previously married and bring a child or children to the relationship. Blended means:.

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The Blended Family

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  1. The Blended Family Romans 14:19

  2. What Is a Blended Family? The blended family is a family unit in which one or both of the spouses have been previously married and bring a child or children to the relationship

  3. Blended means: "mixed together." It suggests a combining of separate units into an integrated whole

  4. The stepfamily • at least one spouse has a parental relationship with a child based on marriage, not blood. • "You're not my mother.“ • "You are so right. However, I am the mother in this home." • "You're not my dad. I don't have to do what you say.“ • "Your mother and I have talked about this, and we have agreed that this decision is best for you."

  5. Nuclear Family • The nuclear family is a traditional family unit composed of . . . • one husband and one wife • one marriage • one or more children from one union

  6. Follow after Peace • Col. 3:12-15 • Prov. 24:3 • Is 43:18 • Prov. 16:3 • Gen 2:24

  7. The Realization • that a blended family is not ideal; there will always be a unique set of family problems • that mistakes will be made, but God uses mistakes to build character and strengthen the family unit

  8. Realization • that it is going to take the cooperation of both partners to overcome difficulties and make the marriage work • that it takes time, and it may be years before there are any signs of unity or smooth functioning relationships

  9. Realization • that God will use this blended family as a source of spiritual growth, a means of healing the past and a demonstration of His unconditional love

  10. Battles • Child rearing • Financial difficulties • Relatives • Value systems • Sharing tasks

  11. Bonding • Build a solid relationship with your spouse. • Base your relationship on Christ. • Face difficulties with a united front. • Amos 3:3

  12. Bonding • Observe family traditions and holidays with flexibility. • Be aware of various family expectations. • Be considerate of children who are caught in the middle. • Be willing to sacrifice personal expectations for holidays. • Romans 12:10

  13. Bonding • Nurture the children's nuclear family relationships. • Respect the missing parent's rights. • Encourage communication with all grandparents and relatives. • Encourage holiday cards, birthday gifts and thank-you notes. • Ex. 20:12

  14. Bonding Determine to stand firm. Don't relax your standards. Don't be sensitive to rejection. Don't expect a problem free family. Prov. 29:15,17

  15. Bonding • Initiate family structure. • Work toward a Biblical authority structure. • Have well-defined boundaries. • Maintain consistent discipline. • Be united in decisions. • Prov. 3:12

  16. Bonding Negotiate mutual ground. Encourage open and honest communication. Have frequent family meetings and devotions. Talk, talk, talk with each other! 1 Cor 1:10

  17. Bonding • Grow in dependence upon Christ. • Col. 2:6-7

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