Have you ever wondered how to be thankful in a hard season in your blended family? Listen to Ron Deal and Gayla Grace talk about finding joy, regardless of our circumstances, as we focus on God’s faithfulness, His provision, and His promises.
We can empower women without compromising God’s Word. How can we maximize the gifts, minds, and hearts of this underrepresented half of His Body?
Helping your kids with their emotions is a critical life skill, yet we often don’t equip kids with these valuable skills. Ron Deal speaks with Michelle Nietert, LPC, about common feelings kids in blended families experience and how parents can help.
High-conflict co-parenting is a common struggle in blended families. Ron Deal speaks with Diane Dierks & Rick Voyles on how to improve co-parenting conflict as you prioritize what you're fighting for, change your response, & consider your kids first.
A few easy games to play as a couple can challenge you to better know what makes your favorite person tick.
Can’t wait for the wedding because you're sick of planning? In the meantime, grab fun date-night ideas to make memories and ditch stress.
What’s my marriage for? It’s more than just another “happily ever after.” Maybe you’ve been asking yourself this question. You want to believe marriage is more than just happily ever […]
Do You Want a High-Value Man or Woman? 8 Must-Have Traits for Your Future Spouse So. Wondering if the one you’re looking at has what it takes–or if you have […]
Moving can be one of the most challenging situations a family can go through. Here are five tips we’ve learned through our family moving.
Unmarried people have a lot to give and a lot to learn from spending time with families, especially their own.
We realize time together does not always equal quality time. So we pulled together our favorite seasonal to-dos in this fall bucket list.
Because marriage is a spiritual relationship, your spiritual compatibility (being “equally yoked”) will influence your relationship more than any other factor.
Blended families come in all shapes and sizes. Each family is unique with its own complexities. Chris and Yodit Brooks share their stories growing up in a stepfamily and wisdom they've gained from raising their adopted and biological children.
Identity and sex are vitally tied—and not just in LGBT+ conversations. In talking to kids about sex, identity is more important than you think.
Wondering who you after a major life change is normal. Circumstances change us. But how do you discover yourself after marriage?
Holidays can be a stressful time juggling visitations, planning activities, and managing feelings. Emotions in blended families are often magnified during Christmas. Gayla & Ron offer practical ways to promote positivity so your holiday can be enjoyable.
While your parents may have dreaded talking to you about sex, you get to change the narrative. Because talking to your kids about sex is not just talking to them about sex.
Preparing for Marriage Congratulations on a beautiful, all-in decision! You’re likely in full on wedding planning mode. So we want to join you here to help you prepare for marriage […]
We’re so glad you found our Bible plan, “A Husband’s Role in Marriage” on YouVersion. We invite you to explore some other ways FamilyLife can be a part of your spiritual journey.
Marriage Fuel Fill up on ideas to help you restore :: reconnect :: re-energize You already know great marriages don’t just happen. You want time to feel connected–but what do […]
Children want to be heard and seen. Ron Deal discusses with Dr Mark Mayfield about how parents can help teens with loneliness, purpose, and truth as they mature into young adulthood. Parents play a vital role to help navigate their overwhelming thoughts.
You’re considering starting a family. But how do you know you’re ready for kids? Here are five questions to discuss with your spouse.
Roles in traditional homes grow with the family. But in stepfamilies, it's not always clear how everything should work.
Want alert, engaged group members who draw in life-altering concepts to your group discussion? Grab ideas for meaningful connections.
This summer's pink-splashed 'Barbie' movie reminds this writer of the catch-22 many women feel in this "be anything" world.
4 easy weeks of back-to-school prayers They’re heading back to school–but you’ve got hopes to educate more than their brains. How will this year shape your kids’ hearts? Feed your […]
Having a brother with chronic illness, I've learned a few things that have helped him cope. I hope these lessons encourage and help you as you support your sibling.
Marriage is often seen as the only way to a fulfilled life. But what would it mean for the church to view singleness the way God does?
You know your wife comes first. But that doesn’t mean Mom doesn’t matter. Here are four ways to honor your mother as a married man.
No one wants to walk through grief and suffering. But God uses hard times to grow us up and discover hope in Him. Ron Deal talks with Davey & Kristi Blackburn about how to trust God's faithfulness in our pain and find healing and restoration through Him.