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Spiritually healthy parents walk each day, step by step, with God as their guide.

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.

If we had only 30 minutes to talk with you, here's the advice we would pass on.

No matter how skillful you are, only God is sovereign over your children.

After a divorce, part-time parenting is challenging. Take the risk of acting like a parent and perhaps your children will respect you as one.

Children in blended families are going to feel like they don't belong, and they often take it out on the stepparent. But there is hope.

A delicate balancing act for blended families.

There are no foolproof methods of parenting, because there are no perfect parents.

Listening to FamilyLife Today has given me the encouragement to persevere.

How can Christian parents encourage their children to become followers of Jesus Christ?

Your children are watching where you spend your time, money, and resources.

Your love can mature and sweeten during the coming seasons of your marriage.

Nixing the gift exchange might be nontraditional, but it’s helped our family realign our priorities and values during the holidays.

Know someone wondering, “Is this all there is?” Four steps help them lean into a spirit-filled life and a don’t-miss story.

When someone you love is losing faith, the pain and betrayal can feel acute. Find six steps to love them well and keep the conversation going.

Talking to preteens about Sex Romance and sex can begin between 11 and 14 – and 4 out of 10 teens feel pressured to have sex from sex-ed classes. In an increasingly sexualized world, you might be surprised at what your preteen needs to know. FamilyLife   >   Talking to Kids About Sex   […]

Talking to Younger Kids (Ages 3-9) about Sex Should I be talking to my child about sex when they’re this young? Laying a healthy foundation for God’s plan? Establishing yourself as a trustworthy “expert” for their questions (rather than that friend’s older brother)? Protecting them against abuse? Unquestionably. You don’t want to be playing catch […]

Talking to teens about Sex Your kids are creeping toward adulthood. It’s not time to dial back the real discussion of their real questions. As their world and dilemmas tremendously increase in sexual complexity, make sure you’re having all the conversations that matter. FamilyLife   >   Talking to Kids About Sex   >   […]

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?

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.

Welcome We’re so glad you found our YouVersion Bible plan on “Raising a Boy to be a Man”. We invite you to explore some other ways FamilyLife can be a part of your spiritual journey. Welcome We’re so glad you found our YouVersion Bible plan on “Raising a Boy to be a Man”. We invite […]

Every age, every stage We’ll help you talk to your kids about sex (so Google doesn’t have to) Start here Check out the overview of vital talks to have with your kids about sex

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.

Parenting their sons' autism, Sho Baraka and his wife Patreece felt blindsided—including a loss of dreams & sense of failure. On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson talk with the Barakas about how God met them in their shame.

Families are changing. Non-traditional families are now considered traditional. As churches, how do we continue to meet the needs of complex families and serve them well? Listen to Ron Deal’s conversation with three senior pastors on why and how churches can love all families, despite the narrative of their past. FamilyLife Today® The Fields Are […]

What does the Bible teach about divorce and remarriage? How do we consider Truth and Grace when we apply it to God’s people? Listen to Ron Deal’s conversation with Dr. Rubel Shelly on a subject that’s hard to understand in Scripture and often disagreed upon in Christian circles. FamilyLife Today® Love Mercy: Divorce & Remarriage […]

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.

Lead well. Love well. FamilyLife Equip is our free portal for ideas and training to love well and guide others around you Live well.
 Love well. FamilyLife Equip is our free portal for ideas and training to love well and guide others around you Live well.
 Love well. FamilyLife Equip is our free portal for […]

Welcome 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. Welcome We’re so glad you found our Bible plan, “A Husband’s Role in Marriage” on YouVersion. We invite you to explore some […]

September: I Do Every Day September 1 Your Unexpected Weapon By Janel Breitenstein On the lookout for a great husband, I mentally rolled my eyes at “sense of humor” as a necessary quality. Sure, it’d be nice. But I wanted a guy who’d be a great father, a compassionate leader.  But by a happy accident, […]

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.

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.

Welcome We’re so glad you found our Bible plan, “Anxiety is Real: So is God” We invite you to explore some other ways FamilyLife can be a part of your spiritual journey. Welcome We’re so glad you found our Bible plan, “Anxiety is Real: So is God” We invite you to explore some other ways […]

August: I Do Every Day August 1 Zoom, Zoom By Janel Breitenstein Back when we were living in a run-down neighborhood, I would go on morning walks. Aside from that time when I had to sidestep a dead rat, it was actually one of the calmest parts of my day. Once, I brought my camera. […]

Wondering what you’d even tell your kids to do if you managed to pry their devices away? Here are four tips to get your kids to play outside.

Understanding the stages of an immigrant’s experience—what they need and when they need it—is important to loving them and sharing the gospel in meaningful, vivid, and timely ways.

July: I Do Every Day July 1 Closer. In a Way You Didn’t Expect. By FamilyLife Praying daily with your spouse is one of the most significant investments you can make in your marriage. But we get it, that can be a real challenge. Today’s devotional (and the next two days) is an adaptation from […]

If you’re a father, you are of greater importance to your child than you know. Here are six roles of a father you may not have realized.

Monday – Day 1 Pray for each other’s relationship with Christ. Main Scriptures: John 3:16 John 15:5-6 I’m not proud to say I have unread text messages from good friends that have sat for more than 48 hours. Am I the only one? In my defense, life is busy as a young, working husband and […]

June: I Do Every Day June 1 How I Started Loving Our Couch Again   By Ed Uszynski Sitting on couch with wife. Kids finally in bed. TV on. Peace at last.  Amy: “Tell me about your day.”  Me: “I don’t want to talk about my day. I can’t remember what happened this morning. I […]

Does political polarization litter conversations around you with relational razor blades? How can you deal—and help heal?

Ministry marriage can be complicated. Like money or sex or time, ministry can work in tandem with your relationship. Or against it.

Emotional safety is one of the ways we express Jesus to a weary world. So how do you create that safe place for a hurting friend?

It’s so easy to be there-but-not with others. Grab ideas on how to be present with the person right across from you.

This year, consider celebrating the single moms in your life. Here are a few Mother’s Day ideas to get you started. M

In the pace of ministry, my soul felt like it was living in dog years. How could I replace rhythms of burnout with emotionally healthy leadership?

Do you believe that family matters? Link arms with us and those who believe that family is something to be honored, cherished, and preserved. We invite you to join others who cherish God’s design for family and help every home become a Godly home. Do you believe: God has created the family for our good and His […]

May: I Do Every Day May 1 The Divorce Announcement   By Tracy Lane “When we get back to 1-9-1-5 Martha Drive, we’re done. I’m leaving.” My husband growled. It would’ve been easier if we could slam the door and walk away to cool down a bit. The only problem was we were parked on […]

In sharing your faith, when agenda slides before concern—get this person saved!—evangelism becomes the car alarm everyone wishes would can it.

When you’re a woman leading others in the church, situations can feel sticky—even painful. What should women in the church keep in mind?

Personal conflict can be full of loss. Amidst anger and hurt, can helping a friend with conflict management grow them stronger?

Someone else's struggles with God can rattle you. Here, ideas to help your them through spiritual depression.

You want your small group to be a place of vulnerability, transparency, and growth. So how do you create a safe space for all these things?

We’ve all known leaders powerfully gifted, who were powerful … well, jerks. But the humble leader’s a different bird altogether.

Take five minutes each day for these prayers for Easter and Holy Week, to remind your family what this season’s all about.

Do we have to be perfect parents if we want our kids to find God’s peace in this life? Hardly! But we do need to point them to the One who is perfect.

Get creative about how to use your home as a launchpad for loving your community.

April: I Do Every Day April 1 Better Than Häagen-Dazs   By Marilette Sanchez “God, if You truly wanted us to be together, why would our careers clash like this?”  We were two weeks away from our wedding. I thought finding my soulmate was supposed to be easy. Our lives and career goals should fit […]

As a single mom, you may never find the perfect work-life balance, but you can be free from the burden of trying to do it all.

Maybe fostering isn't for you, but there's something each of us can do to support foster families. Here are five ideas to get started.

We all desire to teach our children to be better siblings, friends, and someday, adults. But how do we raise compassionate kids?

When God is made the focus and motivator of our lives, the revival in our homes can and will impact our corners of the world.

March: I Do Every Day March 1 Helping Your Hopeless Spouse   By Ben McGuire I curled up in a ball next to my wife on our living room floor, and we wept together. After two and a half years of infertility, we’d lost our first baby to miscarriage. Like a failing wick, our hope […]

February: I Do Every Day February 1 At Work, I Look Hotter Than This February 6 The Dreaded Snot-Sucker By Bruce Goff Getting your snot sucked out is terrifying. But for little ones, nose blowing can be tricky. So my wife uses this snot-sucker thing on our girls. She drew a face on the contraption and […]

We know what you're arguing about. Grab pointers to deal with the issues nagging your marriage and how to approach conflict like a pro.

More stuff means more bills. More bills require more work.The work life balance cycle is as paralyzing as it is addictive. And it is luring every American family.

As I start another new year without my husband, I will strive to live in light of what grief has taught me about the fleeting nature of life.

Your relationship with your college kid may change as they grow. So here are five things they may need on Christmas break.

January: I Do Every Day January 1 When a “New Year” for Your Marriage Ain’t Lookin’ Good By Janel Breitenstein  During our holiday travels (over the river and through the woods, etc., etc.), my daughter remarked how many trees around us were dead.  Indeed, they did not look lively. If they were people, their lips […]

If you're looking to take your next date-night convo to the next level, try out these 25 questions to ask your spouse.

One of the most stressful aspects of blended family life is the relationship between a stepparent and stepkids. Here are four tips to help you manage the emotions you feel.

From "I do," there will be forces trying to pull you and your spouse apart. Fight the drift by focusing on intentional, quality time.

Obviously, sexual stress negatively impacts a marriage. Blended-family marriages are no different, but the nature of the stressors is different.

Godly homes are where imperfect families rely on God’s grace to be faithful reflections of Him in the way they relate to others.

When my wife was pregnant, I was excited about being a new dad. But balancing fatherhood and marriage was a challenge I needed help with.

After finding out your wife is pregnant, it’s normal to ask, “Am I ready to be a dad?” And where do you find guidance for what’s ahead?