The enneagram gives us insight into our unique gifts & contributions. But it shouldn’t be the ultimate source of our identity. Ron Deal talks with Jeff & Beth McCord about interpreting core types alongside the truth of the Gospel as we relate to others.
Welcome We’re so glad you found our Bible plan, “Anxiety is Real: So is God” We invite you to explore some other ways FamilyLife can be a part of your spiritual journey. Welcome We’re so glad you found our Bible plan, “Anxiety is Real: So is God” We invite you to explore some other ways […]
No one wants to walk through grief and suffering. But God uses hard times to grow us up and discover hope in Him. Ron Deal talks with Davey & Kristi Blackburn about how to trust God's faithfulness in our pain and find healing and restoration through Him.
Planning a road trip with your spouse but don’t know what to talk about? Here are 10 conversation starters for married couples.
You know the feeling—the same thoughts keep spinning around and around in your mind. You feel like a frenzied juggler. Your worries, problems, and fears whirl around in your head like so many china plates. And you feel so afraid, preoccupied, obsessed. You’re afraid that if you lose focus for even one second, your whole […]
Soon after the wedding, we learn marriage communication is less about how much we talk and more about what we talk about.
Does political polarization litter conversations around you with relational razor blades? How can you deal—and help heal?
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you're looking to take your next date-night convo to the next level, try out these 25 questions to ask your spouse.
Obviously, sexual stress negatively impacts a marriage. Blended-family marriages are no different, but the nature of the stressors is different.
Our marriage proves “opposites attract” to be true, but it doesn’t come easy. Thankfully, we've learned we also complement each other well.
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.
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?
Conversations with external processors can feel like a firehose to the face. A few tips on how to converse well.
If you’re dreaming of a healthy marriage, start with healthy habits. Here are seven to consider establishing for a stronger relationship.
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.
Each of us carries a playbook of marriage strategies in our relationship. But what do you do when those plans no longer work?
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We’re called to “give thanks in all circumstances…” But with its challenges, it can be hard to name things to give thanks for this year.
As my son and I talked through his anxiety about the election, I realized his fears ran much deeper than mere policy preferences.
Anger issues make our homes feel like an emotional battlefield. But with planting and perseverance, we may discover the field we’re on is actually a garden.
Unshaken: Searching for stability in a troubled world It’s no secret: our world is facing an unprecedented time. There’s plenty of reason to be anxious. Afraid. Uncertain about tomorrow and even uncertain about today. Everyone around the globe is feeling the impact, even inside our own homes. At a time like this, when life feels […]
My heart grieves as friends describe new struggles and blended family stress during the pandemic. It feels like too much to manage some days, doesn’t it?
