Swimming in the Blended Family Ocean

FamilyLife Blended™ is passionate about helping stepfamilies succeed.

The core method of stepfamily ministry is starting a class or small group of couples who come together to study and support one another.

I’m convinced that God uses the stepfamily experience to teach His children about choosing love.

When is it time for stepfamilies and stepparents to graduate to the next stage of life? When is it time for them to stop viewing their relationships as new?

Everyone agreed that stepparents should be acknowledged, but doing so was often awkward for the entire family.

The Holy Spirit doesn’t turn attention on Himself, but He gives you the power to pursue God’s mission in your life.

Many of us have forgotten or never learned how to rest.

It’s very difficult to ask God to forgive those who hurt us, especially when the hurt runs deep.

This topical list will guide you to praying for your wife in every area of her life.

Here is some advice that can help you navigate these waters successfully, including a few good lines that always work.

If you want to understand and love your wife, here are some things you should never do.

After 25 years, I can see a few things I should never have done (and sometimes still do).

Are you brave enough to be a good father? These 5 tips will help you along that path.

We talk about how important marriage and family is, but where are we directing our emotional energy each day?

Two ways husbands can leave their wives needing more.

Valuing your wife above everything.

When my husband surprises me with a night out, he shows me that he has a sincere desire for me to have some time to myself. And that makes my heart soar.

If you want to pray significantly for your wife, stay tuned to her needs.