The Grief That Stole Christmas: 6 Reminders for Stepfamilies

Holiday seasons aren’t always merry for blended families. The season can resurrect grief from divorce, death, or another tragedy.

The truth is, no people group is immune from challenges. And no one group is the standard for virtuous lives, marriages, or families.

Looking for ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve with kids? We’ve got you covered with the #UltimateFamilyNight.

Roughly 2,000 years ago, Israel awaited their promised king. As Christmas approaches, we continue waiting for God to accomplish His plans.

Do canceled plans have you home for Christmas? Grab a few energizing, low-prep ideas to create some unforgettable moments.

Does “peace on earth” describe your relationship with your mother- or daughter-in-law? Here are some tips to keep the peace this Christmas.

Our path to family ministry wasn’t a straight line. It’s been filled with spectacular failures, highs and lows, and detours and delays.

God has one big, beautiful, diverse family—by design and for His glory. And as Christians, we share a common identity.

Do the holidays leave you feeling empty after ministering to everyone else? Here are 25 ways to bring rest and peace this Christmas season.

Grief at Christmas can bring fresh ache and pain, but the hole grief creates can become a sacred space for the comfort Christmas brings.

Good ministry to stepfamilies must also begin with good theology. Sin is messy. But it is no match for God’s unfathomable grace in Christ.

It’s likely your holiday season will include tense moments. Don’t fret. Holidays can be joyous and memorable even if they’re not perfect.

If you find yourself struggling to engage your teen this Christmas, here are a few ways to make memories this season.

As my son and I talked through his anxiety about the election, I realized his fears ran much deeper than mere policy preferences.

So many of us are struggling to catch our breath this year. Gratitude might even feel wrong. So how can we be thankful?

There are plenty of things vying for our attention during the holidays. Toxic thoughts don’t need to be one of them.

It’s been a tough year on marriages. But make no mistake: happily married isn’t the same as easily married.

You want to marry your best friend—someone you’d have fun with whether traveling the world or washing your car. But how can you be single and content?