What’s New at FamilyLife?

Hungry for worthwhile conversations about faith with someone totally different than you? It might be easier than you think.

What if you were charitable, kind, and quick to listen in your faith conversations? Author and professor Tim Meulhoff makes the case for compassionate understanding of those we disagree with.

October: I Do Every Day October 1 No, No! Bad Roomba! By Jim Mitchell A few years back, some neighbors of ours became internet famous when their hilarious family saga, now known as “the Poohpocalypse,” went viral in all its gooey detail. The short version: One night while the family was sleeping, their dog, Evie, […]

Who is "the one" for you? Jonathan "JP" Pokluda answers this question and outlines specific things to look for and to avoid when seeking "the one" to marry.

Who is "the one" for you? Jonathan "JP" Pokluda answers this question and outlines specific things to look for and to avoid when seeking "the one" to marry.

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.

Welcome We’re so glad you found one of our YouVersion Bible reading plans. 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 reading plan. We invite you to explore some other ways FamilyLife can be a part of […]

Wondering who you after a major life change is normal. Circumstances change us. But how do you discover yourself after marriage?

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, […]

If you find your faith giving way to doubt, you are not alone.

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.

This summer's pink-splashed 'Barbie' movie reminds this writer of the catch-22 many women feel in this "be anything" world.

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. […]

If you want to offer a widow hope, encourage her to hope in God. Not in God changing her circumstances, but being with her no matter what comes.

You know the feeling—the same thoughts keep spinning around and around in your mind. You feel like a frenzied juggler. Your worries, problems, and fears whirl around in your head like so many china plates. And you feel so afraid, preoccupied, obsessed. You’re afraid that if you lose focus for even one second, your whole […]

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.

Welcome We’re so glad you found our Bible plan, “I Accepted Christ: Now What?” 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, “I Accepted Christ: Now What?” We invite you to explore some other ways FamilyLife can […]

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 […]

Social media can be addictive and harmful, but it can also grow relationships. How do we navigate social media and marriage well?

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.

It's a daunting era to raise a son into a man, but here's a game plan for shaping growing boys into godly men.

There’s a broad spectrum of viewpoints on divorce. How do we know what to believe? We need to look at what the Bible says about divorce.

You’re in a painful place in your marriage, asking, “Should I Get a Divorce?” This decision requires the guidance of wise, biblical counsel.

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 […]

Would you believe flinging open your doors could mean more intimate faith for your family? Author Don Everts reveals startling research about a packed house.

In the last few years, tradwife influencers have been a controversial subject. So, how should Christians approach this topic?

Creator Community Live your marriage out loud. Calling all Influencers and Content Creators! We’re building a community of like-minded couples who are passionate about helping marriages thrive. If your passions align with ours, we’d love to invite you to FamilyLife’s Creator Community. This community is an opportunity to partner more deeply with FamilyLife’s mission of […]

When I was younger, I would have told you I was a Christian. But I had no understanding of sin and what it meant to submit to Jesus.

Wondering where to begin discipleship of a new Christian? Don’t miss three critical lessons.

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

Hungry for worthwhile conversations about faith with someone totally different than you? It might be easier than you think.

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?

As a new Christian, prayer didn't come easy to me. But prayer journaling helped organize my thoughts in a way I felt God could hear me.

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

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 […]

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?

Wondering how to find a capable Christian counselor? One therapist offers helpful questions to locate a good match.

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

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

Back Specialized External Resources Check out these trusted ministry partners. Heads up. The organizations linked below will open up in a new tab. The links below will take you away from FamilyLife.com. Links to other websites are provided for informational purposes only and do not imply an endorsement of the content, ideas or services you […]

Considering a Weekend to Remember but feel selfish for taking a parents getaway? Please don’t. Leaving them behind is likely worse for you than it is for them.

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.

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 […]

Want to be the spiritual leader of your family but don’t know where to start? Here are seven essentials for leading well.

Emotional intelligence isn’t as innate as it seems. But it might be a far bigger player in your marriage than you anticipate.

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 […]

It’s one thing when your home is filled with fighting. But if things are just okay? How do you work on your marriage when your spouse won’t?

These ideas will help you develop deeper relationships with your children despite a hectic schedule.

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 […]

Missions Home FAQs    FamilyLife Menu Frequently Asked Questions FAQs Find the answers you’re looking for How much does a trip cost? Costs vary from mission to mission, but we typically try to keep the missions to $500-$1500 per person, plus airfare. Your family can bring clean water and the gospel to families in desperate need […]

FamilyLife Mission Trips Your Family. On Mission Together. Our goal is to help families: Grow in oneness. Grow in ability. Grow God’s kingdom. Learn where we’re going and apply today. Request More Information Why should your family go on mission? The old adage is true. More is caught than taught. What better way to disciple our […]

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.

A godly home isn’t a perfect place but a place where others sense the influence of Christ. Here are 30 traits that help define it.

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

Two years ago I moved to Denver.  I was pursuing the woman who is now my wife.  She was starting at Denver Seminary, pursuing a master’s degree in counseling.  I was working from home at the time, so finding work wouldn’t be an issue. I arrived in town on a Sunday, and that night EA […]

The first step in becoming complete is to stop relying on our own resourcefulness and recognize our great need of a powerful God.

I love family vacations. But when seven of us are in the minivan, sinful natures threaten family fun. Relate? Here are three reminders.

Spiritual intimacy creates the deepest, most significant bonds between wives and husbands, but that doesn’t mean it comes easy.

With your patience and understanding and God's help, it is possible for your spouse to return to normal and healthy sexual and emotional function.

Abuse is a far-ranging collection of behaviors designed to maintain power and control. But how do you know if you’re in an abusive relationship?

Leaving an abusive relationship is not a decision any woman should take lightly. If you're making this life-altering decision, take the following into consideration.

If you are a woman recovering from domestic abuse, how do you heal and reclaim your life to become the person God designed you to be?

When a couple's gotten to the point of asking “Should We Stay Together for the Kids?”—it’s hard to know where to go...especially when you're wondering if it's an abusive situation. Help them begin with questions like these.

We can’t control who our kids marry, but there are things we can do to steer them in a godly direction before the engagement announcement.

Want to pray more with your spouse, but don’t know where to start? Try these five simple prayers for couples.

I want to be open in talking to my kids about Ukraine, but how do I explain something to my kids that I can’t wrap my own head around?

In thin, exhausted places, it’s oh-so-easy for sex to freefall down the priority list. But could our marriages need sex more than we think?

Emotional flooding makes every marital conflict feel like an emergency. How do you slow down so every argument doesn’t lead to devastation?

The Bible holds up marriage as an example of Jesus’ relationship with the Church. So how can you help when someone's spouse wants a divorce?

Is marriage even worth it? Here are three compelling benefits of marriage.

Their problems won’t evaporate in an hour over coffee. But if you want to help a marriage in trouble, here are some things you can do.

When we gather together for holiday meals, we satisfy more than our immediate hunger. It’s a feast for our souls, bodies, and imaginations.

Doubling a recipe isn’t nearly as hard as you’d think, but it’s a lot more rewarding. Find Friendsgiving ideas to make your gathering doable and happy.

Parents want their kids to have qualities like love, joy, and patience, but is it possible to teach the fruit of the Spirit? Where should we start?