Loving Mercy: A Theological Basis for Blended Family Ministry
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.
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8 Tips for a Peaceful Stepfamily Holiday
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.
How Can I Be Thankful When My World’s a Wreck?
So many of us are struggling to catch our breath this year. Gratitude might even feel wrong. So how can we be thankful?
Happily Married? A 10-Step Relationship Assessment
It’s been a tough year on marriages. But make no mistake: happily married isn’t the same as easily married.
FamilyLife Today® Podcast
As Christian parents, we desire to raise our children to become kids of faith. Filmmaker and actor Alex Kendrick gives us five helpful things to help parents foster an environment for that to happen.
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FamilyLife Today® Podcast
Jasmine Holmes knows what strong parenting looks like. But that didn’t shield her from the pain of casual prejudice growing up. Now a young mom, she shows her son he is “fearfully and wonderfully made.”
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FamilyLife This Week® Podcast
Do you have a child with special needs? Ginny Owens, Jennifer Shaw, Paul MIller, Sarah Parshall Perry, and Amy Julia Becker share stories of faith, joy, and hardship unique to parenting special children.
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A House Divided: Navigating Political Polarization
Does political polarization—that ever-increasing gap between political convictions—fill your family conversations with relational razor blades?
Anger Issues: How I’m Helping My Kids…and Myself
Anger issues make our homes feel like an emotional battlefield. But with planting and perseverance, we may discover the field we’re on is actually a garden.
In His Corner: 32 Ways to Honor Your Husband
It’s far more acceptable for men to be pro-women—or women to be pro-women!—than to honor your husband. But it’s been a jetpack for my marriage.
When Your Friend Struggles with Rejection in a Blended Family: 4 Ways to Help
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.
FamilyLife Today® Podcast
Ryan and Selena Frederick discuss transparency in marriage. Ryan explains the career and parenting sacrifices he and Selena have made to pursue a marriage where they are “fully known and fully loved.”
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5 Ways My Dad Helped Me Transition into Adulthood
As I made the transition into adulthood, I knew I could always count on my dad. Here are five ways he helped me grow as I became a young adult.
When Your Friends are Moving In Together Before Marriage
They’re planning on living together before getting married. As a mentor, what’s your response look like?
Men: Tips to Lead Your Stepfamily Well
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.
FamilyLife Blended® Minute Podcast
Sometimes announcing an engagement is an opportunity to find forgiveness.
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So You Want to be Marriage Mentors? Start Here
They were the marriage mentors we never knew we needed. They introduced us to Jesus and presented the allure of a marital commitment we hadn’t yet made.
Spouse or Children: Who Comes First?
Kids often take up most of our physical, emotional, and spiritual energy. But when it comes down to it, who comes first, spouse or children?