Okay, let’s face it some people are just easier to forgive than others.
For a woman with no biological children, stepping into the role of stepmom can be a bewildering labyrinth of complexities. Ron Deal and Laura Petherbridge discuss how to navigate this winding path.
Ron Deal says there’s no need to carry around the baggage of your past sins and we should let God deal with it. He talks us through the story of the woman at the well.
How can I share the gospel if my family is a mess? Ron Deal reminds us that most of the families featured in Jesus’ lineage were dysfunctional, so you’re in good company.
Advice on seeing both the stepmom’s and biological mom’s perspectives.
Our God is a God of reconciliation. And any time we can reconcile a relationship, it’s a good thing.
When it comes to supporting couples in stepfamilies, everyone can play a part.
On Facebook, Amanda, a single mother of two, wants to know how she can date a man well and set her future stepfamily up for success.
If self-control is a fruit of the Spirit, then how do we allow the Spirit to cultivate that fruit in our lives? Rob Bugh discusses how this quality is especially critical in blended families.
Rob Bugh talks about the importance of self-control in blended families. He tells about how a lack of self-control caused great regret in the early years of his new marriage.
Ron, I never thought I’d say this, but my 67-year-old mom has a boyfriend.
In biological families, when a husband and wife move toward each other, they bring their children with them.
Blended family couples avoid many problems when they communicate and discuss money matters mutually.
These practical strategies will give you tools for a peaceful and effective interchange.
Josh and Tracey Devine barely survived their blended family turmoil, but with God’s grace and the help of resources like FamilyLife Blended®, they are now helping other stepfamilies survive and thrive.
