Fighting Fair
A few ground rules can transform verbal brawls into a communication breakthrough.
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My Spouse Is Not My Enemy
Viewing your spouse as a gift from God is a life-changing perspective.
Tired of Fighting About the Same Things?
Here are three principles that can help you address the issues that keep popping up to disrupt your marriage relationship.
Why Do We Keep Arguing?
Once we understood each other’s dreams, and once we each realized what the other person was valuing, our attitudes changed.
YouTube or MeTube?
The proliferation of internet stars should cause us to question their focus—and ours.
Are You in an Abusive Relationship?
An abuser typically has a well-stocked arsenal of ways to exert power over you.
There Is Nothing Sexier Than a Man Who Prays
Four things men can do when initiating prayer.
An Investment in Your Marriage
Even before I began working for FamilyLife, I used to tell people that the Weekend to Remember® was the “best conference I’ve ever attended.” Merry
They Got an Annulment for Their Divorce
Alex and Jill Averitt learned that nothing is impossible for God.
5 Things to Know About ‘War Room,’ a Film From the Kendrick Brothers
This movie about the power of prayer may be unlike anything else you’ve seen.
They Needed a Marriage Makeover
How one couple’s renewed commitment influences the next generation.
Would She Marry Him All Over Again?
Danny and Nora White married after a whirlwind Sound of Music courtship. But when they began to drift apart, they wondered if their marriage was a mistake.
She Never Gave Up on Her Husband
Tom Flippin resisted God nearly all his life. But in the end, God answered his wife’s prayers.
Honoring and Encouraging Our Wives
First Peter 3:7 tells me to live with my wife “in an understanding way” and to “grant her honor as a fellow heir of the grace of life.”
What Happens When Couples Pray
Seven stories of couples who decided to make prayer a daily discipline.
20 Ideas for Dating Your Wife
Only you know how to best cultivate and guard the woman God has given you.
Letting the Gospel Disrupt You
What can give us the hope to believe that God still can and still wants to do something amazing with our struggles and with sexual sin?
14 Ways to Leave a Spiritual Legacy to Your Grandchild
How will your grandchildren remember you?
Doing Nothing Is Not an Option
Marriages and families were dishonored on Presidents’ Day when AshleyMadison.com, the online dating site that promotes adultery and extramarital affairs, launched its latest national campaign
Remembering How God Is Working
Letters from a Weekend to Remember marriage getaway show that people are still hungry to know Christ.
A Final Gift to a Grieving Wife
Fifteen years ago last month, my brother was killed. A drunken driver cut short his life as he pulled a late-night shift for a fellow police
More Than a Backpacking Weekend
My wife and I hoped that by the end of the Passport2Purity weekend our son would be seeing things about life more clearly.
4 Reminders for the Directionally Challenged
Some would call me “directionally-challenged.” While my husband, Jim, seems to know where he is at all times, I have difficulty following a map or
25 Summertime Ideas to Keep Your Kids Occupied
A compilation of creative tips for the lazy days of summer.
Lust Love and Loyalty
As I read through several articles about an MSNBC.com/iVillage survey “Lust, Love & Loyalty,” I was struck by the fact that I was reading a lot more about lust and love than I was about loyalty.
My Wife’s Affair Shattered and Saved Our Marriage
Our marriage was a mess, and we needed to break a lot of bad habits in how we related to each other.
What Every Husband Needs to Know
Most men are not necessarily unwilling to meet their wife’s needs; they simply are unaware of what those needs really are.
True Wellness
If wellness requires us to complete a marathon at 100 years old, most of us won’t make it.
When a Spouse Dies
Sometimes the futility of life strikes hard and we’re forced to look for the hidden treasures.
Was God Surprised When My Child Was Born?
How do we, as parents, dream new dreams for our children when we have no idea what the future holds?
7 Steps to Beginning a Stepfamily Ministry
The core method of stepfamily ministry is starting a class or small group of couples who come together to study and support one another.
The Shy Member of the Trinity
The Holy Spirit doesn’t turn attention on Himself, but He gives you the power to pursue God’s mission in your life.
Ten Things a Husband Can Say When His Wife Feels Overwhelmed or Frustrated
Here is some advice that can help you navigate these waters successfully, including a few good lines that always work.
8 Mistakes I’ve Made in Marriage
After 25 years, I can see a few things I should never have done (and sometimes still do).
What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew About Menopause
Husband’s don’t need to ‘fix’ the problem, just show that they care.
Men, Who’s Wearing the Pants at Your House?
Why is it that some men can initiate great tasks and conquer overwhelming obstacles at work and remain so passive in relationships or in leading at home?
Why Can’t Women Just Come Out and Say What They Mean?
Whatever you mean by the statement, it doesn’t cut it with husbands in the truth department.
If You Were Sexually Involved Before Marriage
I believe a negative attitude about sex wages war against Christian marriages.
Meet America’s Longest-Married Couple
Eighty-one years ago, John and Ann Betar were told their marriage wouldn’t last.
A Ship With Plenty of Power
Dennis Rainey and Bob Lepine, co-hosts of FamilyLife Today®, returned recently from FamilyLife’s third annual Love Like You Mean It™ cruise. The same week of
Give Your Wife a ‘Moms’ Night Out’
Moms need to recharge, to be appreciated and encouraged. Not just once a year, but every day.
My FamilyLife: Connecting Through Your Smartphone
There’s no doubt about it—for many people, life seems to revolve around the smartphone. It’s their connection to friends and family. It’s their source of
Rekindling the Fire of Romance
It doesn’t require much money to revitalize the spark of romance in marriage. What you do need is the commitment to do it.
Let It Go
Bitterness often costs us more than forgiving would, even if forgiving doesn’t seem fair.
Letting Go in Emotionally Destructive Relationships
Three steps for experiencing healing and growing in maturity.
God Has Not Forgotten You: A 31-Day Devotional
When life is turned upside down, learn how to turn to God.
4 Ideas for Celebrating Pentecost
Learn to appreciate the wonder of God actually residing within each of us who believe in Him.
The Marriages We Admire
Responses from readers show that the love you demonstrate for your spouse will be one of your greatest legacies.
5 Strategies to Win the Battle for Your Teen’s Heart
The arsenal of weapons employed against this generation of teens is unmatched in human history.
Explaining Your Convictions About Homosexuality
Are you ready to answer the tough questions your friends are asking you about your beliefs?
Help! I Married a Sinner
It didn’t take long for me to realize my spouse would fail. It gave me the opportunity to practice what I preached.
Deserted By His Dad
Brian Yak didn’t want to get married until he had the chance to meet his biological father … and get some answers.
5 Ways to Use ‘Like Arrows’ to Impact Families
We need your help to spread the new film’s message about godly parenting.
Like Arrows: FamilyLife’s First Film Coming to a Theater Near You
The movie centers on the joys and trials of parenting and the power of family to shape the next generation.
Reclaiming Easter
Easter should be much more joyous than Christmas because of what Christ did for us on the cross.
Books to Read to Your Family
Here are a few Bibles and works of Christian literature that my family enjoys reading together.
Married for 71 Years
Who doesn’t enjoy a good story? Especially a love story? As a writer for FamilyLife, I’ve had the privilege of interviewing lots of men and
The Difference a Stranger Made
My life and marriage turned around after someone gave me a book and a brochure.
Launching a Marriage Ministry: A First Person Perspective
Tips we’ve implemented during our time leading marriage ministry in our church.
Accused of Being a Bible Thumper
The more I tried to convince Steve to believe what I believed, the farther it pushed him from the truth.
The Difference God Makes in a Marriage
At a Weekend to Remember marriage conference, our marriage was set on the right path when my husband invited God to be a part of his life and a part of our relationship.
The Big Fat Cheap Wedding
Many couples today view the wedding as a celebration of what they’ve attained rather than a commitment to spending their lives together.
Would They Throw Away 22 Years of Marriage?
Tracey Penrod refused to give up when she learned her husband was having an affair with his ex-wife.
Charles Colson: A Life Well Lived
The former special counsel to the president disproved the skeptics who doubted the validity of his conversion.
A Remodeled Barn and a Transformed Marriage
Jim and Penny Nally’s barn was once a sore spot in their troubled marriage, but now is a place of hope.
Would She Choose Her Husband … or Her Father?
An unexpected trial in the early years of one marriage.
One Couple … Two Very Different Marriages
Silas and Natalie Curfman have kept their vows ‘in sickness and in health’ through emotional illness.
She Told Her Husband He Had to Leave
Today Diana Rivadeneira is grateful that God gave her and Eduardo another chance.
They Left the ‘Rat Race’ to Save Their Family
Allen and Carmella Bryant were so busy that they had no time for each other. Something had to change.
Was It Time to Give Up on Their Marriage?
Henry Thames tossed a Weekend to Remember® brochure on the bed and said to Lori, “Here’s the only chance we’ve got.”
They Were Living in Survival Mode
Dusk and Amy Bennett suffered a series of setbacks that nearly derailed their marriage.
Two Strangers Living Together in Marriage
Adam and Laura Brown had no hope … could one weekend really save their relationship?
The Lost Decade
Mike and Pam Calvert’s story shows that broken homes and broken marriages can be put back together again.
She Felt Oppressed by Her Marriage
Attraction turned to isolation and even hatred as Dave and Sonya learned how difficult it was to blend two families together.
Do You Need Counseling?
Evaluate the issue you’re facing to determine the level of help you need.
National Counseling and Conflict Resolution Organizations
National Counseling and Conflict Resolution Organizations
A Final Gift to a Grieving Wife
In death as in life, my brother reflected Christ’s love and compassion.
What Are You Worth?
If people can come to grips with the real purpose of money and understand the truth about it from God’s perspective, their lives and marriages will benefit greatly.
Why the 50/50 Plan Won’t Work in Marriage
If you’re keeping score in your marriage, you’re in trouble.
When God Given Pleasures Become Bad
What kind of pleasures will you give your heart to, and what will you ask of those pleasures?
50 Ideas to Inspire Your Husband
A wife has the unique ability to help her husband feel the freedom to reach his fullest potential as the man God has created him to be.
Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages
Research shows that five little things separate great relationships from the rest.
Does God Rule Your Mundane?
Seeking grace and serving God in the midst of ordinary days.
Divorce Changes the Flavor of Memories
How many couples considering divorce underestimate the impact it will have on their children?
No Matter What, I Still Do
Every day, good or bad, my husband and I remain committed to our marriage
Stepfather, What Do Your Kids Need?
You cannot afford to be a vanishing father to your biological children.
Does Your Spouse Annoy You?
Accepting your differences will help you mature beyond the downsides of your personalities.
Is Marriage All About You
In 2007 the Pew Research Center surveyed over 2,000 Americans for a study on attitudes about marriage and family. In one of the questions, participants
Raising Kids in a Spiritually Mismatched Home
Regardless of how we arrived in our unequally yoked marriage, we are part of God’s plans and our spiritually mismatched homes are vital to His purposes.
Marriage Requires Humility
Every day, the world bombards you with messages of power, independence, and control. Jesus tells you the opposite: Die to yourself.
Is It Okay to ‘Go Ahead and Shack Up’?
A recent study suggests that cohabiting couples do not face a greater risk of divorce after they marry. But the whole picture is a bit more complicated.
Are You Blessing Your Children?
A parent can influence children to become who God created them to be—not by manipulation or force but by watering the seeds God has planted.
‘As Long as You’re Breathing, There’s Hope’
If we don’t tell couples that no marriage is too broken, how will they know?
Leaving a Legacy to My Children
My ancestors left me a godly heritage, and my passion is to pass that on to my own kids.
Treat Him Like a Man
Love your husband without expectation and respect him as the man God created him to be.
Watching God at Work
When I see God using us to change lives, it stokes my passion for families.
The Communication Difference
Making assumptions about your spouse’s thoughts, feelings, and motives is a risky endeavor.
Controlling Your Anger
A potentially dangerous accident with my son taught me a lesson in temper management.
Murray Family Code
Karis Kimmel Murray describes the “Murray Family Code.” She and her husband developed these rules to emphasize practical and biblical expectations for how family members will live and treat each other.
Giving Our Children a Clearer Picture of God
God’s grace serves as the self-healing mechanism for our inadequate lenses when we fail at love, forgiveness, and grace itself.
Parenting Is a Mission of Mercy
You are God’s first responders, called to run in with help when your child is in danger because of burning desire or an attack of temptation.
Honoring the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
A reminder of our need to love others, including our enemies.
Surprising Response to our Broadcast
Response to a special edition of FamilyLife Today on the topic of the Supreme Court’s decisions regarding same-sex marriage.
He Had Two Affairs in 18 Months
Chris James wanted nothing to do with his wife or marriage.
What Makes a Woman Significant?
The story of Mary of Nazareth illustrates that true identity is not found in a job, a spouse, a child, a position, or a possession.
A Christmas Love Song
They thought Connor Deal couldn’t handle a solo in the church Christmas production. They were wrong.
It’s Up to Parents to Teach God’s Word to Their Children
Accepting the responsibility of teaching the Bible in your home will equip your kids to live by it when they are grown.
It Was Time for ‘The Talk’
A Passport2Purity weekend gave me the opportunity to talk with my daughter about the issues she would face as a teenager … and we had fun, too!
Reaching Out Through a Dozen Plastic Eggs
Resurrection Eggs helped families in our inner-city ministry really understand what Jesus had done.
10 Great Ideas for Christmas Traditions
Traditions remind us to stop the busy cycle of life long enough to reconnect and build bonds.
Stop Overindulging Your Children
Advice on how to meet all their needs, but not all their wants.
How to Succeed the Biblical Way
Are you successful? Take a moment and reflect on the question. What is your answer?
Is My Eating Sinful? 12 Words to Help You Decide
A guide to help you make your eating habits more pleasing to God.
14 Favorite Ideas to Create a Meaningful Thanksgiving
Here are some of our best ideas, plus a few new ones, to help you make this Thanksgiving a holiday to remember.
7 Ways to Save Thanksgiving
Are you happy with the way your family celebrates the holiday? Here are some ideas to keep it from becoming just another day.
Regarding Homosexuality
Here are seven propositions that I believe should shape how Christians think about and respond to homosexuality.
Teaching Your Daughters to Tame Their Emotions
A well-controlled passionate personality is a powerful thing. But a passionate personality that is unbridled can cause a world of damage.
We’re All Sexually Broken
What happens when we don’t follow God’s design for sex? Broken sex.
He Led a Double Life
Scott Jennings lived in a world of lies, affairs, and deceit until it all fell apart.
What About the Fatherless Families?
Thinking through family shepherding in the context of a single-parent home.
Manly Men and Unmanly Men
Something good that God has placed within every male remains unreleased in most men.
Five Essentials to Leaving a Legacy that Will Outlive You
Learn how to leave your children a heritage, not just an inheritance.