Some phrases can simply minimize a person’s pain. Here are some ideas of what not to say to a friend who miscarried.
We're so glad you found one of our Bible plans on Parenting. We invite you to explore some other ways FamilyLife can be a part of your spiritual journey.
What could it look like to comfort someone who had a miscarriage or a friend struggling with infertility? Read a few ways to point them toward God in a season of loss.
Regardless of what the future holds, God has promised to redeem my pain. If you’ve struggled with infertility, my heart goes out to you.
We're so glad you found one of our Bible plans for newlyweds. We invite you to explore some other ways FamilyLife can be a part of your spiritual journey.
Womanhood is complex. Like a certain comic-book heroine, we can be strong, compassionate, and many other things all at once.
What’s my marriage for? It’s more than just another “happily ever after.” Maybe you’ve been asking yourself this question. You want to believe marriage is more than just happily ever […]
For some, complex emotions abound on Mother’s Day. So, how do we comfort those who don’t feel joy on this holiday?
Blended families often feel broken. But Elisa Morgan says, “God loves the broken. In our brokenness, we are just where we need to be—fractured, messed up, sinful, needy, … and redeemable.” Listen to Elisa's talk on the beauty of broken.
My daughter granted peripheral vision for people marginalized around the world. Yet the Bible’s understanding of the disabled is indispensable for us all.
Kintsugi Activity Sometimes the challenges and pain in life can leave us feeling covered in cracks. It can be hard to know how to move forward and show God’s love […]
Remarriage after widowhood carries unique challenges and unwanted transitions. But hard dynamics in the beginning can move toward bonded relationships & family unity with time & effort. Listen to Rod & Rachel Faulkner Brown discuss their family with Ron.
Our past affects our present. And when we experience complicated blended family dynamics as a child, we're forever changed. Listen to Scott Kedersha share with Ron Deal how his blended family upbringing has impacted his parenting and marriage as an adult.
We’re so glad you found our Bible plan, “Conquering Doubt”. We invite you to explore some other ways FamilyLife can be a part of your spiritual journey.
We’re so glad you found our Bible plan, “Grieving”. We invite you to explore some other ways FamilyLife can be a part of your spiritual journey.
Do you wonder about God's purpose and intent for marital sexuality within marriage? Do you need help on how to nurture and protect this aspect of marriage? Listen to Ron Deal's message: God's Purpose and Intent for Sexuality.
I learned a lot from my NFL days; I even became a Christian thanks to a teammate. But some things—especially in marriage—can’t be learned on the field.
The Art of Marriage Ops Marriage is the most important commitment that a man and woman can make. When the pressures of military service threaten the marriages of military couples,
Trauma and suffering can impact families in unexpected ways. Joel and Vaneetha Risner share with Ron Deal the positive effects of loss and suffering and how it helped to ground their faith, trust God in deeper ways, and bond their blended family.
You’re not alone in wondering if the struggles you have in marriage are normal; or even if you’re asking, “Do I have a healthy marriage?”
Conflicts are inevitable on family journeys. Rodney and Annetta Whitney share their journey, confusing dynamics, and their light bulb moments with Ron Deal. Stepparent, if you feel like an outsider, keep having hard discussions and don't give up.
There are many reasons to prefer online church services at home over in-person. But are we missing more than we take away?
Marriage is challenging. And yet, through each trial, we discover the resilience to overcome and grow together.
Sex, attraction, and Christian relationships: How do those even work? Zion Adams lost his virginity in college, and after his breakup, struggled with other sources of sexual sin. He shares ideas on crushing temptation and setting bold boundaries.
If you find the intensity of love fading, look at the direction you’re walking. Sometimes, redirection is all you need to fall back in love.
