#10 – Blended Families - Part I In Love for Life Building or Rebuilding a Great Marriage Mike Mazzalongo
Blended Family - Statistics 48% of all first marriages end in divorce. 79% women & 89% men remarry 68% of remarriages have children from previous marriages “thebondedfamily.com”
Blended Family - Statistics 21 New blended families formed every day in U.S. Less than 12% divorced or single parents go too church because they, “…don’t feel the church cares about their broken lives.” “thebondedfamily.com”
Blended Family – Biblical Examples Jacob and two wives
Blended Family – Today’s Examples Subsequent marriages
Blended Family – Today’s Examples Subsequent marriages Single parents with multi-partner children
Blended Family – Today’s Examples Subsequent marriages Single parents with multi-partner children Grandparents raising grandchildren
Blended Family – Today’s Examples Subsequent marriages Single parents with multi-partner children Grandparents raising grandchildren Multigenerational –Adoptive situations –Group homes
REASONS FOR DIVORCE IN 1 ST MARRIAGES
Reasons for Divorce in 1 st Marriages 1.Immaturity
Reasons for Divorce in 1 st Marriages 1.Immaturity 2.Sex
Reasons for Divorce in 1 st Marriages 1.Immaturity 2.Sex 3.Marriage Preparation
Reasons for Divorce in 1 st Marriages 1.Immaturity 2.Sex 3.Marriage Preparation 4.In-Laws
Reasons for Divorce in 1 st Marriages 1.Immaturity 2.Sex 3.Marriage Preparation 4.In-Laws 5.Values Conflict
Reasons for Divorce in 1 st Marriages 1.Immaturity 2.Sex 3.Marriage Preparation 4.In-Laws 5.Values Conflict 6.Adjustment Problems
Reasons for Divorce in 1 st Marriages 1.Immaturity 2.Sex 3.Marriage Preparation 4.In-Laws 5.Values Conflict 6.Adjustment Problems 7.Child Rearing
Reasons for Divorce in 1 st Marriages 1.Immaturity 2.Sex 3.Marriage Preparation 4.In-Laws 5.Values Conflict 6.Adjustment Problems 7.Child Rearing 8.Finances
REASONS FOR DIVORCE IN 2 nd MARRIAGES
Reasons for Divorce in 2 nd Marriages 1.Child Rearing
Reasons for Divorce in 2 nd Marriages 1.Child Rearing 2.Finances
Reasons for Divorce in 2 nd Marriages 1.Child Rearing 2.Finances 3.Relatives
Reasons for Divorce in 2 nd Marriages 1.Child Rearing 2.Finances 3.Relatives 4.Values
Reasons for Divorce in 2 nd Marriages 1.Child Rearing 2.Finances 3.Relatives 4.Values 5.Sharing of Tasks
Phil. 3: Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
How To Prepare - Phil. 3: Know Your Mate and Children
How To Prepare - Phil. 3: Know Your Mate and Children 2. Understand Children’s Needs
How To Prepare - Phil. 3: Know Your Mate and Children 2. Understand Children’s Needs 3. Build a New Relationship
How To Prepare - Phil. 3: Know Your Mate and Children 2. Understand Children’s Needs 3. Build a New Relationship 4. Include Everyone
Arriving at Unity
1. Avoid Co-Conductor System
Arriving at Unity 1. Avoid Co-Conductor System 2. Give Up Previous Role
Arriving at Unity 1. Avoid Co-Conductor System 2. Give Up Previous Role 3. Establish Ground Rules
Ground Rules Courtesy
Ground Rules Courtesy Family Rules
Ground Rules Courtesy Family Rules Fairness
Ground Rules Courtesy Family Rules Fairness Division of Labor
Ground Rules Courtesy Family Rules Fairness Division of Labor Spiritual Goals
ONLY JESUS CAN MAKE TWO INTO ONE