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Marriage was created by God for our good, for the good of our society, and for His plan to be fulfilled.

Forty-six thousand men took a breath as Tom made his way to his son.

Over many decades of marriage, Gordon and Norma Yeager were hardly apart.

Here are five reasons my family loved the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter and why you should take your family there, too.

Love, joy, and crickets.

The story of an orphan who weighed only five pounds at six weeks, yet taught me about God's love and compassion.

Sometimes a ‘season of singleness’ helps you grow in your most important relationship … if you do it right.

Marriage Memo readers respond with their creative proposals.

I noticed three common themes that developed among responses to a recent series of Marriage Memo articles

Beth Walker woke from a coma with no memory of her family; her husband, Hal, had some difficult choices

Readers respond to a recent Marriage Memo

What does "in sickness and in health" really mean?

It's time to realize our marriage vows are a covenant—a solemn oath made by a husband and wife to each other and to God. Here are some ideas for making a covenantal commitment a reality in your marriage.

Advice from couples who have been married over 50 years

Advice from couples who have been married over 50 years

Here's some practical, counter-cultural advice on how to make marriage work.

In a world where life hits us hard at every turn we all long for a soft spot with arms that hold, eyes that embrace, and a heart that loves us in spite of ourselves–forever

When you are searching for the person who will join you in building a lifelong marriage, what really matters is character.

Recalling memories from the past can be a family-bonding experience.

We must spend time on the nonnegotiables so that our lives may glorify God. Each principle is centered on the Lord, bringing the glory to Him alone.

At the heart of goodness is obedience. Test yourself and your family in four key areas.

The story of two couples who are having an impact on marriages in their community.

Many churches are missing a key ingredient to seeing marriages and families restored.

There’s one kind of accolade that really lights my fire.

Jesus Christ didn't go to the cross just so we could have happy homes and fulfill the American dream.

Three stories of couples who wanted to help marriages.

Do you wonder why God seems so far away? It may be that your heart needs to be broken.

I couldn't pray for revival in our children's lives without feeling like it was an incomplete prayer—I needed spiritual renewal as well.

The biggest decision you'll make outside of choosing to accept Jesus Christ as Savior.

Though obedience to God can be difficult, it’s always worth it.

Most people never take the time to approach dating, let alone the quest for a mate, with such care and purpose.

What should you look for in a future spouse?

Expressing gratitude for all God has done for me.

How to protect your family from holiday stress.

As my children grew up, I was determined to make this holiday a time for celebrating faith, family, and freedom.

The Easter holiday may be the best time to tell your children of their need for Christ.

The story of Easter can be vividly explained through Resurrection Eggs from FamilyLife

I have a complaint about how we celebrate this holiday.

Creative ways to express love and appreciation to the special dads in your life.

At some point most married couples need to create their own holiday plans while also honoring their parents and extended families.

The story of an imperfect family, and how God stepped in to bring healing, forgiveness, and honor.

What it means for a man to be the spiritual protector of his family.

My father showed me that being a man involves taking responsibility for your choices, for your family, for your community, and for the next generation.

A real man knows where he is going.

Like soldiers, we are called to do our duty even when the storms of life tempt us to abandon our posts.

Much to my surprise, I realized God was calling me to be faithful, not single.

The key to making marriage work—and what sets it apart from cohabitation—is commitment.

Six suggestions that will help you nurture these delicate relationships.

Having in-laws is not always the easiest part of marriage, but it’s one of the best and most unexpected blessings.

Kids may be resilient, but divorce does serious damage to them.

The best thing you can do for yourself, for your children, and for our culture is to make your marriage work—and encourage others to do the same.

Women often end up in bondage to a lie they believe about themselves.

A key to experiencing freedom and joy is to replace lies with the truth of God's Word.

Our unleashed words can be every bit as damaging and destructive as any other kind of aggressive outburst.

There are some non-negotiables that our daughters must look for in a prospective husband.

I saw God's plan for marriage first hand as I walked my daughter down the aisle.

Weddings today are being seen more as a social affair than as a public declaration of the lifelong union of one man and one woman.

Is there really much difference between the weddings in Las Vegas chapels and those that occur every week in many churches across America?

A wedding is not the completion of engagement but the beginning of a new life.

We spend weeks training our dogs how to sit and heel, yet, when it comes to marriage, we leave our children to fend for themselves.

It’s important to learn God’s view on children.

Three powerful influences work together to drive many married couples over the financial cliff.

When you marry, it's important to step away from depending on your parents for your livelihood and emotional support and depend on each other instead.

The world's 50/50 Plan for marriage is destined for failure. God's plan calls for something much greater.

Communication struggles need to be identified before they can be repaired.

Even when it stings, I'm thankful for a husband who is straightforward.

Open communication is essential to the life of a marriage relationship.

It's easy for a married couple to get into ruts—doing the same things together, year after year.  Here are some ideas on how to plan a date night.

The foundation of a marriage is a commitment of unconditional love. Romance is an outward expression of that love ... and a thermometer of your relationship.

Enhance your husband's self-worth by discovering—and doing—what pleases him.

There are ways in which we can prepare our lives to find comfort even after the death of a spouse.

I had always turned to the Bible when I had problems, but after losing my husband I was hesitant.

My great-grandfather Peter continues to influence his family—several generations after his death.

Every Christian can make a difference in caring for orphans and children in foster care.

By giving you a brief glimpse into our story, we pray that we will encourage you to prayerfully consider getting involved in adoption and orphan care.

The greatest shield of protection we can provide for our children is prayer.

What we learned about prayer for our children as they prepared for and entered adolescence.

We should be working hard to save the hearts and futures of our sons from the pervasive decadence of a generation that is spinning aimlessly out of control.

The only quality time that you will enjoy with your daughter is what flows from the quantity of time you invest with her.

It’s not easy for a girl surrounded by testosterone.

A biblical battle plan for parenting.

When our children get married, we must let them grow independently of us, no matter how much it hurts.

At some point, all parents need to release their children and trust in God's plan for their lives, no matter where that plan takes them.

A quick course on being a godly father.

Just one day can make the difference in a life wasted and one that leaves a legacy that will outlive us all.

As a husband and father, you are the warrior who has been charged with the duty of pushing back against the evil that seeks to prey on your wife, daughters, and sons. If you don’t step up, who will?

I realized I needed to be intentional in raising my children. Fortunately, I had a good model: my own father, Hook Rainey.

The constant love of a mother becomes a bedrock of security for her children.

Ten ideas to help keep you sane during the exhausting, overwhelming years with young children.

How to keep from being burned-out by your full-time, stay-at-home-mom job.

Grandmothers share what they would do differently as young moms.

As we raised our six children, Barbara and I had many opportunities to train them to get along with each other.

Because teens are trying to figure out who they are, what they are supposed to do, and what’s expected of them, all of these issues focus on the big me.

Here are three convictions to build into your child’s life.

You need to give your child the freedom to express frustration or dissatisfaction, but train him how to do this respectfully—and at the proper time.

As you face some of life’s most challenging issues with your child, do not forget that love ultimately changes a person’s life.

Lessons from my daughter's teenage pregnancy.

Every time I read the story about the Prodigal Son, I feel it's a story about me.

A crisis with a child means your family is headed into a period of testing ... and of growth.

Seven promises for brokenhearted parents

Sons need the model of maleness that they can best find in their father.

How FamilyLife Today helped reprogram my wrong views of family.

Substance abuse is frighteningly widespread among our nation's youth.

It is never too late to be a positive influence in the life of your child.

Unfortunately, many parents deny symptoms of drug or alcohol abuse or simply look the other way.

Our nation suffers from a sickness in its soul.

Observations from my 100th Weekend to Remember marriage getaway.

As a mom it's easy to feel useless, isolated, boxed in or imprisoned at home.

Suffering nags us with questions about God in a way that comfort never could.

My husband's depression left both of us feeling helpless and out of control.

How to help friends or family when they lose a child.

As this tiny baby's short life drew to a close, we heard God's voice in our time of grief.

My granddaughter's life may have been short in terms of days, but her life was mighty.

The legacy of a 16-year-old girl in New Zealand who lived for God.

A man's last words reflect the life that he lived. What will yours be?

How can you master technology rather than letting it master you?

A big shift may be occurring in the way we gather and process information, but we must summon the discipline to slow down enough to focus on what’s important.

We need convictions and a personal, proactive plan for handling media wisely.

You must know what ladder you are on and where it is leading.

Over time, God began to reveal why I was choosing work over my family.

Start by teaching your children to embrace these personal convictions.

A man’s decision about pornography is a decision about his soul, his marriage, and his wife.

Through his Playboy empire he said it’s okay to indulge sexual sin.

We learned how to talk about my sexual addiction at a Weekend to Remember®.

God has given us divine blueprints that offer hope, direction, and purpose for marriage.

No mom is perfect, but if you're looking for a standard, I would encourage any mother to grow in these five areas.

In order to meet your husband's need for romance, you must understand that it means something different for him than it does for you.

Will what you do today make a difference tomorrow?

In order to have healthy marriages and families, we must obey our God-given desire for peace and rest.

I wonder how many of our children would be able to hear God calling their names through all the noise in the background?

Defeating isolation in your relationship.

Children in stepfamilies have experienced a multitude of losses and difficulties, and the death of a parent or a parental divorce is just the beginning. 

Here's a list of values and character traits that helped us focus on biblical priorities in our parenting.

Ten ways to ensure that your child will not succeed.

Four tips for interacting with a stubborn child.