It's not uncommon to carry unresolved residue into our new family, but It can affect our ability to form trust & intimacy with others. Ron Deal speaks with Moe & Paige Becnel about how to wrestle with our ghosts of marriage past and lessen their power.
Wondering what you’d even tell your kids to do if you managed to pry their devices away? Here are four tips to get your kids to play outside.
If you want to offer a widow hope, encourage her to hope in God. Not in God changing her circumstances, but being with her no matter what comes.
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 […]
Welcome We’re so glad you found our Bible plan, “I Accepted Christ: Now What?” 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, “I Accepted Christ: Now What?” We invite you to explore some other ways FamilyLife can […]
Former NFL player Jeff Kemp has spent decades connecting with men. He shares with Ron Deal why healthy male friendships are valuable and how men can cope with struggles of insecurity, comparison, and shame by understanding their identity in our Father God.
Social media can be addictive and harmful, but it can also grow relationships. How do we navigate social media and marriage well?
If you’re a father, you are of greater importance to your child than you know. Here are six roles of a father you may not have realized.
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.
Soon after the wedding, we learn marriage communication is less about how much we talk and more about what we talk about.
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.
Creator Community Live your marriage out loud. Calling all Influencers and Content Creators! We’re building a community of like-minded couples who are passionate about helping marriages thrive. If your passions align with ours, we’d love to invite you to FamilyLife’s Creator Community. This community is an opportunity to partner more deeply with FamilyLife’s mission of […]
Does political polarization litter conversations around you with relational razor blades? How can you deal—and help heal?
This year, consider celebrating the single moms in your life. Here are a few Mother’s Day ideas to get you started. M
When complicated circumstances show up in blended families, relationship-building slows down. Ron Deal speaks with Dr. Darrell Bock about how the death of his mom, a dad who traveled weekly, & a new stepmom with 3 kids created tension and unease for all.
Welcome We’re so glad you found one of our Bible plans. We invite you to explore some other ways FamilyLife can be a part of your spiritual journey. Welcome We’re so glad you found one of our Bible plans. We invite you to explore some other ways FamilyLife can be a part of your spiritual […]
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.
Stepfamilies are fundamentally different than biological families which creates tension & ambiguity. Ron Deal speaks with Dr Patricia Papernow about key principles for healthy relationship building while navigating complex dynamics & competing priorities.
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.
How can you establish your marital relationship as the foundation for the home when children preceded your union? Ron Deal & Gayla Grace offer practical tips on how to put your spouse in the front seat of your heart while still prioritizing your children.
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.
Resurrection Eggs Send your children on a hunt that will lead them to the treasure of Easter! Read the story together, open each egg, and find the surprise inside – a symbol of Jesus’ journey to the cross. Relive the events of those history-changing hours. Fill out the form below to get your free download! […]
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?