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Is it possible your money problems aren’t what you think they’re about? Stop fighting about money—by pursuing solutions from the inside out.

How can we squirrel away spiritual life skills for kids that make them want to connect with God? It could be easier than you think.

In the face of yet another epic failure or season of pure pain, God often creates beauty and an unforgettable teachable moment.

When it comes to parenting and control—could holding on too long, protecting too much, actually damage my teens?

I’ve made plenty of mistakes leading Bible study groups over the years. But here are seven things I’ve learned not to do in a small group.

Mom rushed around the house, busy getting both herself and a 2-year-old ready. Going to church has always been a weekly occurrence for my family, but this morning, unusual events spoiled the normalcy—I shoved Fruit Loops up my nose. Mom worked to remove them all before leaving, but there wasn’t enough time. The reality: I […]

Most of my experience mentoring women is casual as a frappuccino or pair of sneakers. It’s purposeful, curious, God-inviting friendship.

I was getting some things wrong about hospitality. Could gathering around the table be less—and so much more—than I thought?

I’m my kids’ father, not their God. I don’t need to model perfection. My failures give me the chance to model repentance, faith, and growth.

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Make faith the center of your parenting Art of Parenting Online Course Already have the Small Group kit? Gain access to your videos here. Better together. Art of Parenting® is at its best in a group setting. Our group series is an interactive experience designed for home or church environments to help parents integrate faith […]

If you’ve grown up outside of a Christian home, it can be straight-up intimidating to try to raise your children to follow Jesus.

You can make a difference through your marriage just by inviting others into your not-so-perfect, sometimes chaotic life.

Infertility is exhausting, and it can make or break your marriage. Here are seven tips my husband and I learned along our own journey.

You don’t have to take away your grieving child’s pain. When they come to you with a heavy heart, help carry it as our Father does for us.

Whether or not God answers your prayers for marriage the way you want Him to, praying is still worth the time and effort.

Do you and your spouse have the same definition of what romance is? Often in marriage, romance suffers an identity crisis.

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.

Knowing what to do with teenagers to tighten your bond isn’t always easy. But teens don’t need us less as they get older … just differently.

An unhappy marriage is a form of suffering. But while culture suggests we avoid suffering at all cost, Scripture offers a different take.

What makes a man marriage material? In my own search, I’ve kept a list of nonnegotiables—most revolve around Christlike character.

If you friend’s child is marrying a non-Christian, you’re probably looking for ways to help. But the best way to help is through prayer.

In February, we have the opportunity to learn more about the strength and history of Black individuals. Check out these ideas for celebrating Black History Month with your family.

Wading through a down season? A fresh start for your marriage means more than cooking up a few romantic moments.

I began to see how God would use my broken engagement when I stopped fighting for control. He wanted to grow me through it.

When most people think of separation, they think it's the beginning of the end. But the ultimate goal is reconciliation.

As we celebrate MLK Day as a family, we’ll take time to talk about the sacrifice Dr. King and so many others made on behalf of our family . . . and yours.

This past year was filled with losses—jobs, plans, loved ones. But despite the hardship shadowing 2020, the wins shine through.

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

The truth is, no people group is immune from challenges. And no one group is the standard for virtuous lives, marriages, or families.

Roughly 2,000 years ago, Israel awaited their promised king. As Christmas approaches, we continue waiting for God to accomplish His plans.

Our path to family ministry wasn’t a straight line. It’s been filled with spectacular failures, highs and lows, and detours and delays.

Grief at Christmas can bring fresh ache and pain, but the hole grief creates can become a sacred space for the comfort Christmas brings.

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.

Praying for Your Child’s Character There’s nothing more important you can do for your children than pray for them.  Praying for Your Child’s Character is a  7-day prayer guide that complements FamilyLife’s Art of Parenting™ online experience. It will help you pray for your children’s spiritual and emotional growth as they learn what it means […]

It’s been a tough year on marriages. But make no mistake: happily married isn’t the same as easily married.

You want to marry your best friend—someone you’d have fun with whether traveling the world or washing your car. But how can you be single and content?

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.

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.

They’re planning on living together before getting married. As a mentor, what’s your response look like?

Every school year has its challenges, but this year is one of a kind. Are you and your kids feeling a bit tossed about and in need of an anchor?

What can you say? How can you help? Here, a few things to remember.

When you’re asking, “Is my marriage over?”—it’s from a piercing, reeling position you never hoped to see. Is getting a divorce your only option?

Over lunch or a phone call, a friend confesses things aren’t going well at home. But how do you help when a friend’s marriage is showing signs of divorce?

At what point does your phone become a technology addiction? If someone's recently said, “Get off your phone!” here are some tips.

So what does the Bible say about racism? A lot (from Genesis all the way to Revelation). The question is, will we listen?

Co-parenting, jealousy, and stepsibling conflict can chip away at a family’s future. But five changes can create a lasting impact on stepfamily dynamics.

As communities and individuals discuss the pros, cons, and restrictions to reopen church, one point seems forgotten: The “church” was never closed.

“I do” can—and in some ways should—feel daunting. But maybe your mentees don’t have to know a few things they assumed would be dialed in.

Silence does not communicate FamilyLife’s long-standing vision of “every home a godly home.” We’re all learning how to engage in a way that communicates trust, community, and Christ’s love to all families, all homes.

I weep in response to the hashtags I see. George Floyd’s life mattered. But how do we talk to our kids about another black man's death ... again?

Ahmaud Arbery's death isn't just about politics. It's a chance to teach our kids to think and act with Christian minds in areas we’d rather avoid.

What started out like a nice extended weekend has mutated into a family siege. After the initial quarantine shock though, many have found the best of times.

When your spouse faces a layoff, hold back on the cliché, this-is-what-you-should-do responses. Instead, here are five ways to help.

Quarantine and most blended families don’t mix. And if you’re wondering how to bond with your stepfamily while home, you might feel stuck.

Being shut-in during the pandemic only intensifies the anxiety we feel. Here are a few tips on how to reduce stress while you’re stuck at home.

There are many lessons I’ve gathered on the journey of grief, and one of them is this: The heartache of losing a spouse lasts a lifetime.

A recent article predicted a rise in divorces due to the COVID-19 quarantine. Here are four ways you can avoid becoming a coronavirus divorce statistic.

If absence makes the heart grow fonder, being sick and tired together sucks the fondness right out. But this quarantine means we're stuck in this together.

As I sit at the beginning of another week, grieving the quarantine, it’s clear: we don’t like feeling out of control. This new normal comes with loss.

The threat of COVID-19 has forced us to face the fear of death. It has become real: human life is fragile. But you can control the fear.

As COVID-19 shutdowns continued, we realized ongoing conversations with our kids were a must. But first, we needed to talk to each other.

With more COVID-19 closures, families are gathering at home and around the table again. If it’s been awhile, here's insight on making family dinners work.

The effort to lump stepfamilies at church with biological families may have noble motivations. But it often leaves stepfamilies feeling unloved and unseen.

Saying “I’m sorry” is one of the most important phrases you can say in any relationship. But it’s also one of the hardest.

Pornography drives our curiosity and shapes our sexual expectations. If you or someone you know is struggling to break a porn addiction, these tips can help.

Mistakes and pain can label us. But if we tell our kids about our past we show them ways we are overcoming. Our kids need to know that too.

Most people mistakenly believe remarrying in the empty nest years is easier. But this union brings its own unique struggles.

“I don’t know if I’m even going to get up tomorrow.” Has a friend ever confided something similar? It’s unnerving. How do I help a suicidal friend?

We found out that no one is immune from marriage challenges. When we faced a serious conflict, I didn’t know where to turn for help for my marriage.

Wondering which direction you should go with a big decision? Here are six questions to help.

Would I prepare my heart for God to do something new, or would I let old labels and seasons paralyze me?

Our unknowns are known by God, and the very moments we think are scary are opportunities for growing our faith.

Conflict with your spouse is inevitable for all couples. Whoever got the idea into our heads that “marriage should be easy” probably wasn’t married.

Then I asked my wife a question that would change the nature of our relationship forever. I needed her to be more than someone who I did fun things with.

We'd been sufficiently warned. We were working against all the odds to stay together: divorced homes. Demanding careers. And now, a chronically-ill child. 

You want to find joy and delight in your marriage. But you’ll never be able to accomplish this alone in the four walls of your home together.

Rejection in blended families hurts and is discouraging. What is needed is the resolve to keep going and a few helpful tools.

As bad as your situation might be, it is not beyond God’s power to fix.

A new job. Losing a baby. A new house. Or a spouse's confession. We can’t see what the new year may bring, but we can trust God to write our story.

We're in the practice of resolutions. These prayers for the New Year will move us toward spiritual renewal too.

Stepping Up® 1-day video event for men launches. Ever Thine Home®, FamilyLife’s collection of holiday and home resources that help you proclaim your faith beautifully, launches. Ministry to blended families begins as Ron Deal joins FamilyLife. This initiative eventually becomes FamilyLife Blended®.

It’s hard to get romantic in your mother-in-law's living room, kids snoring around you on sleeping bags. Still, sneaking in sex over the holidays is doable.

Peer pressure can be subtle. Other times your child's friend sports a Michael Kors bag. Or their second grade class splits into boyfriend-girlfriend duos.

“No jumping on Mimi’s couches. No snacks in the living room.” Welcome to disciplining kids at Grandma's. But whose rules do you follow? Yours or Mimi's?