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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.

Missions Home FAQs FamilyLife Menu Frequently Asked Questions FAQs Find the answers you’re looking for How much does a trip cost? Costs vary from mission to mission, but we typically try to keep the missions to $500-$1500 per person, plus airfare. Your family can bring clean water and the gospel to families in desperate need […]

Missions Home FAQs FamilyLife Menu FamilyLife Mission Trips Your Family. On Mission Together. Our goal mission is to help families: Grow in Oneness. Grow in Ability. Grow God’s Kingdom. Learn where we’re going and apply today. Request More Information Why should your family 
go on mission? The old adage is true: More is caught than […]

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.

Holiday Traditions to Decorate “Inside” This Year The holidays can be a busy and stressful time. There are meals to plan, parties to attend, and lists to check twice. But to help you and your family also create a more meaningful, connected holiday season, we created this helpful resource, Holiday Traditions to Decorate “Inside” This […]

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?

Develop a lasting community with Your Place, Your People Despite social media, smartphones, and apps created to connect us with those in our local communities, recent studies show we’re the most isolated generation in history. But that doesn’t have to be you. We created this exclusive new ebook, Your Place Your People, to help you […]

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

Building Love Together in Grandparenting Step-grandparenting involves three generations of family members, and each person involved has needs, desires, and a stake in all the other relationships. This FREE chapter, “Building Love Together in Grandparenting,” taken from Ron Deal’s book, Building Love Together In Blended Families, explores these relationships from multiple perspectives, offering something for […]

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.

Moses and Marilette Sanchez are full-time missionaries with Cru working alongside high school students and families. New York City natives and college sweethearts, they are known for their transparency and their ability to inject their love of hip hop and pop culture into their discussions of love, sex and marriage. They married in 2011 and […]

Tim and Noreen served with Cru for over 30 years. They are the proud parents of three adult sons. Tim has a Ph.D. in communication theory from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Noreen has her degree in business from the University of Connecticut. They currently serve at Biola University where Tim is […]

Claudaniel and Melody Fabien are known for their transparency, humor and animated style. Together, they have become strong mentors and communicators on sexual education, manhood and womanhood, healthy relationships, marriage and living with purity and purpose. Melody and CD married in 2008 and have been featured on Fox News, CNN, Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun […]

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 you’re asking “Should We Stay Together for the Kids?”—it’s hard to know where to go. Begin with questions like these.

Draw Closer to God With an Intentional Prayer Journey In today’s busy world, taking time to slow down and set your sights on God can be a challenge. There is so much noise, so many distractions that pull our hearts and attention towards other things. How can we be intentional about drawing close to the […]

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?"

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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?

For the next 30 days you will receive a short devotional and a set of prayers to encourage you and your spouse to pray together each day. Sign up below for the 30-Day Oneness Prayer Challenge! Privacy Policy Terms of Use © 2021 FamilyLife®. All Rights Reserved. FamilyLife® is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation and all […]

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.

Wondering How to Save Your Marriage? Maybe you’re wondering if this is the beginning of the end—or if there are possibly any more steps to take before you file for divorce. But if you’re reading this? It’s a good sign you aren’t ready to walk away. And we want to help you fight. If you’re […]

Scripture holds up marriage as an example of Jesus’ relationship with the church. So what do you do when your spouse wants a divorce?

How To Love a Friend Going through Divorce Your friend’s muscling through a reality you wouldn’t wish on anyone. Their pain cuts to the quick. Their world is in upheaval. And life is now divided into before and after. Wondering how to love a friend going through divorce? It will never be easy. But our […]

Can one family really make a difference? As a FamilyLife Partner, the answer is YES! As a FamilyLife Partner you receive exclusive benefits: “Insider” ministry updates about NEW products, pre-releases and exclusive viewing opportunities. Invitation-only events with unique opportunities to hear insider information about what God is doing through your partnership and special communications from […]

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

Do you believe that family matters? Link arms with us and those who believe that family is something to be honored, cherished, and preserved. We invite you to join others who cherish God’s design for family and help every home become a Godly home. Do you believe: God has created the family for our good […]

Part of me can turn Grinchy over the holidays. And my husband, if I’m not careful, becomes my Roast Beast. Wondering how to stop fighting?

Psalms for Christmas: Prepare Him room. Anyone else feel the need for Christmas? For peace and hope worth celebrating in a depressed, divided, anxious world? This Christmas, the Psalms still speak. Bestselling author Dane Ortlund unpacks the unwavering, unfading promises of Christmas in ways we need them most. Hosted by Shelby Abbott, FamilyLife’s “Psalms for […]

Their problems won’t evaporate in an hour over coffee. But if you want to help a marriage in trouble, here are some things you can do.

When we gather together for holiday meals, we satisfy more than our immediate hunger. It’s a feast for our souls, bodies, and imaginations.

Doubling a recipe isn’t nearly as hard as you’d think, but it’s a lot more rewarding. Find Friendsgiving ideas to make your gathering doable and happy.

Parents want their kids to have qualities like love, joy, and patience, but is it possible to teach the fruit of the Spirit? Where should we start?

Award conversations gravitate to our holiday tables year after year. But could we all truly get along, even for 30 minutes of face-stuffing glory?

Friendsgiving Ideas for a More Connected Thanksgiving After a season of disconnection, we’re feeling the need for each other more than ever.   Could “Friendsgiving” help us reach out to those who need it most around us? We’ve got 26 ideas to help Friendsgiving hone in on what really fills our souls … rather than just doubling […]

Is it possible your money problems aren’t what you think they’re about? Stop fighting about money—by pursuing solutions from the inside out.

You want: kids with spiritual life skills that last. You have: kids you just want to pick up their cereal bowls. We’ve got a devotional just for families like yours. We get how skeptical you are of shoehorning more into days filled with carpools and just trying to get your kids to hang up their […]

How can we squirrel away spiritual life skills for kids that make them want to connect with God? It could be easier than you think.

The Gratitude Project: Hands-on Thankfulness for Families “This is so stupid!” “Man, their family always has the latest phones.” “I want more screen time!” “His is better.” “That’s not fair!” You’ve heard it all–from your kids, even in yourself. But you know you and your kids have what they need. So maybe you’re realizing that […]

In the face of yet another epic failure or season of pure pain, God often creates beauty and an unforgettable teachable moment.

Parenting an adult child is new territory for us, but my wife and I are learning. Here are five ways we’re trying not to be toxic parents.

When it comes to parenting and control—could holding on too long, protecting too much, actually damage my teens?

Back Together: A 10-Day Devotional for Your Marriage There’s a lot in life constantly tugging to pull you and your spouse apart … work, kids and family, a schedule too full to pencil in a cup of coffee together let alone a weekend away. Through this 10-day devotional, we want to help you come back […]

Ever heard of National Stepfamily Day? No matter what season you’re in as a blended family, here are three reasons you should celebrate.

Yes. You can change your marriage in 30 days. Grab our month-long his & hers plans for a more connected relationship. Somewhere in the middle of texts chirping, the toilet that’s still running, and a stack of bills, it gets hard for your marriage to stay connected. The drift may feel lonely. Discouraging. Even painful. […]

The Power of Words: a 7-Day Devotional for Your Marriage The words you use in marriage can be … slippery. Not only because they seem to slip through your lips before you think them through, but because they can also put you on a slippery slope toward conflict and hurt. In this 7-day devotion, read […]

Rest. Deeply. At night—in the absence of sleep or the presence of nightmares—fear shouts in our ears. Our hearts race and rest evaporates. God knows our need for sleep, and its connection to our peace, trust, and wholeness. It’s why we’ve gathered these verses and short prayers for yourself or a child, declaring and reminding […]

You want: kids who love God’s Word. You have: kids you just want to stop yelling across the house. We’ve got just the family devotional for you. We get it. The desire—and obstacles—for time in God’s Word as a family are real. But family devos don’t have to be painful. Get ready for an engaging, […]

Take off the gloves and resolve marital conflict like a champ. Conflict resolution is no easy task—especially when the person you’re fighting with is also your spouse. Ever find yourself in the middle of what feels like round three of a verbal match with your love and zero clue how you got there? We feel […]

Fill your home with love this Valentine’s Day! Our “You Are Loved” cards offer two sets of love notes for your kiddos: Fill out the “I love you because …” cards and drop one in your child’s lunchbox, at the breakfast table, or on their pillow to remind them of all the ways you think […]

Use this Family Values and Resolutions download to identify the values you desire for your family in the days and months ahead. This dual component exercise—one couples activity plus one family activity—will inspire you to kick off the future with values, resolutions and goals that you can strive for together. Fill out the form below […]

Facing Financial Realities Together Financial issues can stress a marriage faster than any other topic. Money is a big burden and responsiblity in all of our lives. In Facing Financial Realities Together, you’ll find: 30 questions to initiate the money talks in your house. Specific help for blended family finances. How to explain finances to […]

Bring the romance back into your marriage with these easy tips! If you think about your image of romance, you might imagine the Hollywood version—breakfast in bed, rose petals everywhere, a bubble bath maybe? That can feel a little out of reach when the dishes are piling up, the laundry hasn’t been done in a […]

Daily Encouragement for the Smart Stepfamily Stepfamilies have their own unique triumphs and joys, as well as challenges and needs. They are a unique type of family, with the redemptive power to break the generational cycle of divorce. Since FamilyLife began over 40 years ago we’ve been putting out biblically-based resources to help strengthen marriages […]

Easter Made Easy Easter is such a powerful and holy season. But it is quickly being overshadowed by an overgrown rabbit, and its real meaning is often lost on over-sugared children. Rediscover the beauty of this pivotal event in the relationship between God and man with these ideas for creating a more meaningful Easter. We’ve […]

Hoping to sneak in some romance over the holidays? Romance isn’t always in the grand plans, but in the simple, intentional moments. So we’ve planned 31 days of simple activities and intentional conversation starters to keep you and your love connected. Fill out the form below to snag your FREE calendar today! Privacy Policy Terms of […]

We get it. How do you make time for spiritual stuff when you’re just trying to get kids to stop shouting down the stairs? Perfect for real-life families like yours, we’ve got bite-sized activities to captivate your kids every day leading up to Easter! Our Countdown to the Cross: A Lent Activity Paper Chain hands […]

Speak. Easy. With all this unexpected time together lately, you might be baffled that you’re actually understanding each other less. Is communication really this hard? We get it. And we’re ready for you with Communication 101: a meaty downloadable eBook full of actionable ideas and aha-moments to help you connect and get to the heart […]

Grab your free FamilyLife Christmas Countdown! Have the kids already started chiming, “How many more days until Christmas?!” Hand them some safety scissors, tape or glue, and this FREE paper-chain download to put the Christmas countdown duty into their sweet little sticky hands. Each day, we’ve provided one simple activity (like Scripture readings, snacks, or […]

Christmas Coloring Sheets Need to keep the kids entertained over Christmas break? We’ve got a meaningful and mess-free way for them to be creative on those frosty winter days. Bring the manger story to life for them with our Christmas coloring sheets. Print out each sheet and have your kids color the characters. Worship the […]

Truth is found in the person of Christ In a culture that permits everything and stands for nothing, how can you find real truth? Is anything nonnegotiable? With warmth and steady wisdom, Dennis Rainey gives seven choices that will firmly root your life in the author of truth. Choices that will give you a life […]

Camp at Home: 100 Practical Ideas for Families Your summer memories might be full of camp weeks, family get togethers, and neighborhood cookouts. Kids are finishing their odd distance learning routine and welcoming summer. But it isn’t the same! During this time you may be saying, “I can’t even get out of my house, how […]

Building Love With the Five P’s of Stepparenting Ever feel like as a stepparent, you have to earn every reward you get? That you’re ready to reach out to that child–but you’re not sure if they’re ready to reach out to you? We get it. Stepparenting is tough. Enter the 5 P’s of Stepparenting. With […]

Enjoy Blended & Blessed again – FREE! Blended & Blessed® is the only one-day live event and livestream just for stepfamily couples, single parents, dating couples with kids, and those who care about blended families. Yes, just one day. Once a year. That doesn’t seem like much, does it? But what if you could view […]

How well do you know your Valentine? Whether you’ve been hitched six weeks or sixty years, we could all use a little refresher in the romance and conversation department. Our Conversation Hearts for Couples were made to help create those moments with your spouse. Our Valentine-ready conversation starters are a mix of silly, serious, and […]

When You’re Forced to Comfort and Care From a Distance Covid-19 broke onto our shores and rolled across the country with such speed and fury that our routines, finances, relationships and – for some – health were sent tumbling in its wake. The first instinct for many is to reach out a hand to help […]

Claim Your Calligraphy Verse Card Set We have a free gift for you, no strings attached! At FamilyLife, we believe in being firmly rooted in the Word of God and carrying out your purpose, according to His will. With this Calligraphy Verse Card Set, you’ll find encouraging Scriptures to meditate on and share with your […]

7-Day Email Series for Couples After a busy day—that has been spent mostly apart from each other—you may be looking for ways to reconnect before falling into bed. (Looking at different screens at the same time doesn’t count.) Talking is great, and much needed. But there is something more, something better you can do. You […]

After a season of isolation, I miss parenting in community. Here are three reasons it takes a village and why we’d all benefit from one.

After a busy day—that has been spent mostly apart from each other—you may be looking for ways to reconnect before falling into bed. (Looking at different screens at the same time doesn’t count.) Talking is great, and much needed. But there is something more, something better you can do. You can pray. Together. Here’s a […]

The countdown to the magical, most anticipated day of the year has begun. During this month of festivities, we experience long held traditions around a tree. We long for warmth and romance in the sparkling light. We anticipate new memories with seldom seen loved ones. Every year December continues to draw us home for the […]

Learn How You Can Have a More Fulfilling Marriage Get your free guide, 9 Keys to a Lasting Marriage, today! Are you struggling to grow in your marriage? Worn out by the kids running around, or just looking to reignite the love you once had for each other? Or maybe your marriage is doing well, […]

A Very Blended Christmas: Unwrapping the Gift of Peace Does co-parenting, coordinating schedules and dinners, and the overall stress that comes with blended family territory at Christmas have you feeling the holiday blues? You aren’t alone. We created our newest e-book, A Very Blended Christmas, to help you find the gift of peace this season. […]

The Engaged Couples Guide to Becoming a Smart Stepfamily FREE Preparing to Blend Leader’s Guide The research is clear: premarital preparation works. But traditional premarital counseling is focused on coupleness. Blended family living is about a couple embedded in a family journeying into familyness. Most stepcouples marry because they’ve fallen in love, but they divorce because […]

Parenting can be overwhelming. But getting away without the kids can strengthen your bond as husband and wife.

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