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There’s a broad spectrum of viewpoints on divorce. How do we know what to believe? We need to look at what the Bible says about divorce.

You’re in a painful place in your marriage, asking, “Should I Get a Divorce?” This decision requires the guidance of wise, biblical counsel.

A lot of people underestimate the impact premarital counseling can have on a relationship. Here, we answer some of the most common questions.

You can guide discussions that help resettled families process critical topics like loss, past pain, and thriving in a baffling new normal.

Soon after the wedding, we learn marriage communication is less about how much we talk and more about what we talk about.

When the abuse starts, enough is enough. Psychologist Dr. David Clarke helps you form a plan for a friend to get out and assess their marriage for the long term.

Would you believe flinging open your doors could mean more intimate faith for your family? Author Don Everts reveals startling research about a packed house.

Psychologist Dr. David Clarke helps identify red flags in a friend's relationship or your own and what to do when you see those signs.

Walking out of our wedding, my husband's hand in mine. This was the beginning of our first year of marriage. How surprising could it be?

In the last few years, tradwife influencers have been a controversial subject. So, how should Christians approach this topic?

God created sex in marriage to be shared, not withheld.

Does political polarization litter conversations around you with relational razor blades? How can you deal—and help heal?

When I was younger, I would have told you I was a Christian. But I had no understanding of sin and what it meant to submit to Jesus.

As people who follow the God who initiated relationships with us, what does it look like for us to take relational initiative right where we're at?

Want to reach out, but not sure where to start? Grab some doable ideas.

They've just made a life-changing decision. Where should you point them next?

Wondering where to begin discipleship of a new Christian? Don’t miss three critical lessons.

Establishing ground rules for small groups means all of you know what makes for trusted, thriving community.

Ministry marriage can be complicated. Like money or sex or time, ministry can work in tandem with your relationship. Or against it.

Grab 25 ideas to bring Jesus next door—and printables to help.

Wade through the powerful questions and emotions of burnout—and rediscover how rest helps you speak a purer gospel.

Hungry for worthwhile conversations about faith with someone totally different than you? It might be easier than you think.

Could someone you’re guiding be manipulative, or in a manipulative relationship? Take our quizzes, and find ideas to break destructive cycles.

Emotional safety is one of the ways we express Jesus to a weary world. So how do you create that safe place for a hurting friend?

How can I improve my active listening?

How can I guide conversations toward spiritual topics without being awkward?

What questions can I ask to press in to what’s going on in someone’s heart?

How do you encourage people to keep talking when they mention difficult things?

Got tips on talking about tough sexual issues?

Help them take off the gloves and resolve marital conflict like a champ.

Research shows 90% of people turn to friends and family for relationship help. But there’s not enough help out there. Could you step in?

Wondering how to help an exhausted mom? Share our free download with 25 ideas for the deeply fried mom.

Kids wondering from God can be devastating. Share these downloadable prayers with parents—and pray alongside them.

It’s so easy to be there-but-not with others. Grab ideas on how to be present with the person right across from you.

Want more from relationships than surface-level? Long to understand a friend’s desires, fears, hopes, pain? Start with these thought-provoking questions to ask.

As a new Christian, prayer didn't come easy to me. But prayer journaling helped organize my thoughts in a way I felt God could hear me.

Like Bible characters, God speaks through your story. Prepare to tell yours—and invite people to the hope you have.

This year, consider celebrating the single moms in your life. Here are a few Mother’s Day ideas to get you started. M

How do you close the gap when time has passed and life’s moved on a little—or a lot? These questions help.

In the pace of ministry, my soul felt like it was living in dog years. How could I replace rhythms of burnout with emotionally healthy leadership?

How is Jesus good news to my friend who wonders if God is judgmental? Or my friend who doesn’t sense a need for a being bigger than himself? 

Delicate topics don’t have to be landmines. Find tips to help sensitive issues become spaces for connection and understanding.

Conversations on racial justice can feel uncomfortable. But as Christians drawing close to God’s heart—they’re also essential.

Getting online small groups talking, laughing, and connecting can be a challenge on its own. Find doable, creative ideas.

Grief can feel dangerously tender. We’ve all heard words that make things worse. Grab ideas on what to say—and what not to.

Whether leading a group or mentoring a marriage, “unity” is easy to say, tougher to accomplish. Is yours the real deal?

Jesus had a way of asking questions that, with love, exposed fears, hopes, desires. Find questions to help you get to what’s real.

Connectedness in a community is powerful—but doesn’t just happen. Learn to express Jesus through transformative empathy.

Take this inventory to learn strengths and weaknesses of your listening style—and take steps toward loving through listening.

Jesus had a way of asking questions that, with love, exposed fears, hopes, desires. Find questions to help you get to what’s real.

In sharing your faith, when agenda slides before concern—get this person saved!—evangelism becomes the car alarm everyone wishes would can it.

When you’re a woman leading others in the church, situations can feel sticky—even painful. What should women in the church keep in mind?

I’ve always wanted to get married, but when fear of commitment takes hold of me, I find myself wondering if it’s worth the risk.

Wondering where to take your mentoring conversations? This brief outline helps you navigate—even when you don’t know where to go.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? It can be hard to know where to turn during times of uncertainty. Daily, you’re bombarded with stress at home, at work, in your inbox, and online. We want to help you take a breath and focus on what’s truly important. Soul-Care Staycation is an eBook full of practical tips and uplifting […]

Wondering how to find a capable Christian counselor? One therapist offers helpful questions to locate a good match.

Personal conflict can be full of loss. Amidst anger and hurt, can helping a friend with conflict management grow them stronger?

Someone else's struggles with God can rattle you. Here, ideas to help your them through spiritual depression.

You want your small group to be a place of vulnerability, transparency, and growth. So how do you create a safe space for all these things?

We’ve all known leaders powerfully gifted, who were powerful … well, jerks. But the humble leader’s a different bird altogether.

Take five minutes each day for these prayers for Easter and Holy Week, to remind your family what this season’s all about.

Do we have to be perfect parents if we want our kids to find God’s peace in this life? Hardly! But we do need to point them to the One who is perfect.

Get creative about how to use your home as a launchpad for loving your community.

Considering a Weekend to Remember but feel selfish for taking a parents getaway? Please don’t. Leaving them behind is likely worse for you than it is for them.

As a single mom, you may never find the perfect work-life balance, but you can be free from the burden of trying to do it all.

Maybe fostering isn't for you, but there's something each of us can do to support foster families. Here are five ideas to get started.

We all desire to teach our children to be better siblings, friends, and someday, adults. But how do we raise compassionate kids?

If trends continue, by 2050, 35 million youth may undergo deconversion. How can we help prevent a crisis of faith in our kids?

When God is made the focus and motivator of our lives, the revival in our homes can and will impact our corners of the world.

Want to be the spiritual leader of your family but don’t know where to start? Here are seven essentials for leading well.

Want to get married on a tight budget but still plan an unforgettable wedding? Here are three tips for planning a cheap wedding.

When mentees exhausted from wedding prep wonder if marriage is actually necessary, be ready with a few critical truths about its purpose and beauty.

Emotional intelligence isn’t as innate as it seems. But it might be a far bigger player in your marriage than you anticipate.

More than any other factor—really—your spiritual compatibility will influence your future marriage.

Help mentees evaluate how they could elevate their marriage before it starts.

Raising a special-needs child has an ongoing effect on your marriage. Be sure not to let it override your marriage in a way that causes it to crumble.

We know what you're arguing about. Grab pointers to deal with the issues nagging your marriage and how to approach conflict like a pro.

It’s one thing when your home is filled with fighting. But if things are just okay? How do you work on your marriage when your spouse won’t?

More stuff means more bills. More bills require more work.The work life balance cycle is as paralyzing as it is addictive. And it is luring every American family.

These ideas will help you develop deeper relationships with your children despite a hectic schedule.

Quality time speaks love to a young child.

As I start another new year without my husband, I will strive to live in light of what grief has taught me about the fleeting nature of life.

Your relationship with your college kid may change as they grow. So here are five things they may need on Christmas break.

Need a low-stress way to keep the holiday fun while still focusing on the meaning of Christmas? We’ve got you covered with this family Christmas countdown.

If you're looking to take your next date-night convo to the next level, try out these 25 questions to ask your spouse.

One of the most stressful aspects of blended family life is the relationship between a stepparent and stepkids. Here are four tips to help you manage the emotions you feel.

From "I do," there will be forces trying to pull you and your spouse apart. Fight the drift by focusing on intentional, quality time.

Obviously, sexual stress negatively impacts a marriage. Blended-family marriages are no different, but the nature of the stressors is different.

In FamilyLife’s newest Christian podcast, Shelby Abbott discusses music, Scripture, and raising the bar for his young-adult listeners.

A godly home isn’t a perfect place but a place where others sense the influence of Christ. Here are 30 traits that help define it.

Godly homes are where imperfect families rely on God’s grace to be faithful reflections of Him in the way they relate to others.

When my wife was pregnant, I was excited about being a new dad. But balancing fatherhood and marriage was a challenge I needed help with.

After finding out your wife is pregnant, it’s normal to ask, “Am I ready to be a dad?” And where do you find guidance for what’s ahead?

When we became parents, our entire universe shifted. What happened to the couple we were?

I love family vacations. But when seven of us are in the minivan, sinful natures threaten family fun. Relate? Here are three reminders.

Spiritual intimacy creates the deepest, most significant bonds between wives and husbands, but that doesn’t mean it comes easy.

The emotional and spiritual pain after an abortion is overwhelming. Here are five ways to help a friend process.

Still looking for a gift for dad? Try something that offers appreciation, forgiveness, and grace. Trust me, he’ll love it.

Abuse is a far-ranging collection of behaviors designed to maintain power and control. But how do you know if you’re in an abusive relationship?

Leaving an abusive relationship is not a decision any woman should take lightly. If you're making this life-altering decision, take the following into consideration.

If you are a woman recovering from domestic abuse, how do you heal and reclaim your life to become the person God designed you to be?

Time and space for soul care feels impossible for parents. But what if you could have your break-cake and eat it too?

Dave Weier considers it pure joy to father three stepsons. But while he didn't hesitate to step in, he admits it wasn’t always easy.

Our marriage proves “opposites attract” to be true, but it doesn’t come easy. Thankfully, we've learned we also complement each other well.

My church said something, and all of a sudden, the shackles that silent pulpits had placed on me fell off.

When you’ve been hurt by a parent, forgiveness can be hard hard, but letting go of resentment is possible. Here are three things to remember.

Most of us dream of deeper emotional intimacy with our spouse but have no idea how to achieve it. Instead, we tend numb or fix what we feel.

When a couple's gotten to the point of asking “Should We Stay Together for the Kids?”—it’s hard to know where to go...especially when you're wondering if it's an abusive situation. Help them begin with questions like these.

We can’t control who our kids marry, but there are things we can do to steer them in a godly direction before the engagement announcement.

Want to pray more with your spouse, but don’t know where to start? Try these five simple prayers for couples.

Different values aren’t just “out there,” they’re in your living room. Amidst all your loss and hurt, can family conflict grow you stronger?

It can be tough to connect with a child who’s different from you in their interests, passions, even their core. How can you close the gap?

If lust, porn, and fantasies are men’s issues, women who struggle in these areas may wonder, "What in the world is wrong with us?"

Your words have great power in the life of your husband ... they can lift him up and give him confidence, or they can beat him down.

I want to be open in talking to my kids about Ukraine, but how do I explain something to my kids that I can’t wrap my own head around?

In thin, exhausted places, it’s oh-so-easy for sex to freefall down the priority list. But could our marriages need sex more than we think?

Conversations with external processors can feel like a firehose to the face. A few tips on how to converse well.

It’s easy to think the effects of porn are minimal. But is porn bad? Here are six ways porn hurts your marriage.

When sex becomes infrequent, it’s natural to search for ways to spice things up in the bedroom. Yet three areas are often overlooked.

If you’re dreaming of a healthy marriage, start with healthy habits. Here are seven to consider establishing for a stronger relationship.

When you get stuck thinking romance is all roses and bubble baths, it starts feeling like something you'll never achieve.

Emotional flooding makes every marital conflict feel like an emergency. How do you slow down so every argument doesn’t lead to devastation?

Why are unhealthy habits so much easier to form than healthy ones? Here are 16 to watch out for in your marriage.

Instead of just wondering, what to get the person who has everything, commit to pray for the one you love to find fulfillment in God.

Each of us carries a playbook of marriage strategies in our relationship. But what do you do when those plans no longer work?

When your marriage is on the rocks, it’s easy to lose hope. But here are four important truths to hold onto to not lose heart.

The Bible holds up marriage as an example of Jesus’ relationship with the Church. So how can you help when someone's spouse wants a divorce?

Is marriage even worth it? Here are three compelling benefits of marriage.