Blended families come in all shapes and sizes. Each family is unique with its own complexities. Chris and Yodit Brooks share their stories growing up in a stepfamily and wisdom they've gained from raising their adopted and biological children.
Identity and sex are vitally tied—and not just in LGBT+ conversations. In talking to kids about sex, identity is more important than you think.
Wondering who you after a major life change is normal. Circumstances change us. But how do you discover yourself after marriage?
Holidays can be a stressful time juggling visitations, planning activities, and managing feelings. Emotions in blended families are often magnified during Christmas. Gayla & Ron offer practical ways to promote positivity so your holiday can be enjoyable.
While your parents may have dreaded talking to you about sex, you get to change the narrative. Because talking to your kids about sex is not just talking to them about sex.
Preparing for Marriage Congratulations on a beautiful, all-in decision! You’re likely in full on wedding planning mode. So we want to join you here to help you prepare for marriage too. You’ll find resources to not only kick things off right, but also help you say “I do” with eyes wide open–and weatherproof your relationship […]
Welcome We’re so glad you found our Bible plan, “A Husband’s Role in Marriage” on YouVersion. 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, “A Husband’s Role in Marriage” on YouVersion. We invite you to explore some […]
Marriage Fuel Fill up on ideas to help you restore :: reconnect :: re-energize You already know great marriages don’t just happen. You want time to feel connected–but what do you do? What do you say? Every month, we’ll top you up with high-octane ideas to help your marriage run for miles. We’re talking Date […]
Children want to be heard and seen. Ron Deal discusses with Dr Mark Mayfield about how parents can help teens with loneliness, purpose, and truth as they mature into young adulthood. Parents play a vital role to help navigate their overwhelming thoughts.
You’re considering starting a family. But how do you know you’re ready for kids? Here are five questions to discuss with your spouse.
Roles in traditional homes grow with the family. But in stepfamilies, it's not always clear how everything should work.
Want alert, engaged group members who draw in life-altering concepts to your group discussion? Grab ideas for meaningful connections.
This summer's pink-splashed 'Barbie' movie reminds this writer of the catch-22 many women feel in this "be anything" world.
4 easy weeks of back-to-school prayers They’re heading back to school–but you’ve got hopes to educate more than their brains. How will this year shape your kids’ hearts? Feed your kids’ souls with the simple structure of short, daily, back-to-school prayers while they’re zipping up a backpack or searching for the other shoe. Our free […]
Having a brother with chronic illness, I've learned a few things that have helped him cope. I hope these lessons encourage and help you as you support your sibling.
Marriage is often seen as the only way to a fulfilled life. But what would it mean for the church to view singleness the way God does?
You know your wife comes first. But that doesn’t mean Mom doesn’t matter. Here are four ways to honor your mother as a married man.
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.
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.
Blended family life doesn't often start with every relationship in harmony. But it's not unusual to develop it along the way. Ron Deal speaks with Gil and Brenda Stuart about how disappointment and confusion eventually morphed into redemption and joy.
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.
Men want harmony in their homes, but the dynamics of blended family life can threaten peaceful relationships. Mike Haney speaks with Ron Deal on how stepdads can create meaningful bonds with their stepchildren with intentional behavior for the long run.
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.
