Life seems to move at a much faster pace these days; and family stability is coming under increasing pressure from a variety of economic, educational, and emotional factors. The Bible can be helpful in eyeopening ways for people concerned about families who are trying to cope with the stresses of life together today. In this book you will find a helpful collection of Scripture passages that speak clearly and forcefully to families dealing with difficult conditions. These passages reflect Jesus’ teaching that God’s kingdom comes into our lives, not in those times when everything seems rosy, but precisely when everything seems to be falling apart. As you read these passages you will be reminded that God’s powerful presence may always be counted on, especially at those points in life where people feel the most pressing need and anguish. The passages assembled in this booklet start at the Bible’s beginning in Genesis and end at the Bible’s conclusion in the book of Revelation. Together, they remind families living in stressful times of how God created us and of God’s final promises that await us. Some passages are related to the unexpected changes that occur in our lives, some illustrate different kinds of families, and some help us to see God’s direction for renewal of family life· A final group of passages helps us see how God welcomes us all through Christ, and how we can all enjoy our membership in God’s family. So, read and rejoice that God believes in you and can be counted on to stand by you and everyone in your family in times of difficulty.