Gayla Grace

Dave Weier considers it pure joy to father three stepsons. But while he didn’t hesitate to step in, he admits it wasn’t always easy.

Ever heard of National Stepfamily Day? No matter what season you’re in as a blended family, here are three reasons you should celebrate.

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

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.

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

This day doesn’t have to be difficult for stepmoms. Celebrate Mother’s Day by making memories that leave you feeling blessed.

Your stepfamily wilderness season may involve a broken marital vow, a stepchild who doesn’t want to be part of the family, or loneliness. Regardless of your circumstances, you don’t have to stay stuck wandering in the wilderness.

Romance easily gets pushed out when we’re juggling the overwhelming emotions and hard-to-navigate circumstances in a blended family.

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

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.

Rejection shows up at some point in most every stepparent’s life. If you’re not a stepparent yourself, you might wonder how to help. Here are a few ideas.

You may not find quick-and-easy answers to all your questions when you marry into a stepfamily. But with God’s help, you can lead your stepfamily well.

Being a stepdad on Father’s Day can be a tricky, often overlooked, role. But here are a few ways to show your appreciation.

A mixed bag of emotions comes with being a stepmom on Mother’s Day. A day set aside to honor moms, where does that leave a stepmom?

My heart grieves as friends describe new struggles and blended family stress during the pandemic. It feels like too much to manage some days, doesn’t it?