It Takes a Village: 3 Reasons to Parent in Community

After a season of isolation, I miss parenting in community. Here are three reasons it takes a village and why we’d all benefit from one.

Parenting can be overwhelming. But getting away without the kids can strengthen your bond as husband and wife.

The process of planning and preparing for the wedding can help build family identity and bonding even before the ceremony.

You’ve invested time to build your relationship with your partner. You need to be just as intentional with children to co-create a blended family.

It can feel overwhelming to plan a blended family wedding. Here are six drama-free ideas to make your ceremony special.

I’ve made plenty of mistakes leading Bible study groups over the years. But here are seven things I’ve learned not to do in a small group.

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When we learn to embrace our differences as a stepfamily and keep God at the helm of our family, we walk away from shame and brokenness.

Most of my experience mentoring women is casual as a frappuccino or pair of sneakers. It’s purposeful, curious, God-inviting friendship.

Has a loved one mentioned you might spend too much time on your phone? FamilyLife Today host Dave Wilson shares his quick test.

I was getting some things wrong about hospitality. Could gathering around the table be less—and so much more—than I thought?

I’m my kids’ father, not their God. I don’t need to model perfection. My failures give me the chance to model repentance, faith, and growth.

It dawned on me how much my boys need a father. But anyone can be a father—my boys need a dad. All those years, I needed a dad.

Are clean countertops and a warm meal that big a deal? Homemaking—no matter your gender—might mean more than you think.

With my son’s nightmares punctuating our nights, I knew we needed to hide the living and active Word of God in his heart.

Stepdads don’t always get the attention and gratitude they deserve. But it’s never too late to show appreciation for all they do.

If you’ve grown up outside of a Christian home, it can be straight-up intimidating to try to raise your children to follow Jesus.

For a while, expressing our needs was helping our communication. Until the day those needs were clearly in conflict. That’s when I lost it.