Among the hectic schedules and between-home dilemmas, stepfamilies can have fun memory-filled holidays, too. It just takes some extra work.

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.

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.

My heart grieves as friends describe new struggles and blended family stress during the pandemic. It feels like too much to manage some days, doesn’t it?

Advice on seeing both the stepmom’s and biological mom’s perspectives.

Josh and Tracey Devine barely survived their blended family turmoil, but with God’s grace and the help of resources like FamilyLife Blended®, they are now helping other stepfamilies survive and thrive.

The Thriving Blended Family Stepfamilies aren’t just “families.” They have their own unique triumphs and joys, as well as challenges and needs. They are a unique type of family, with the redemptive power to break the generational cycle of divorce. Since FamilyLife began over 40 years ago we’ve been putting out biblically-based resources to help […]

FamilyLife Blended Events FamilyLife Blended® provides bibically-based resources that help prevent re-divorce, strengthen stepfamilies, and help break the generational cycle of divorce. Check back soon for date! Join in person or through livestream with sites around the globe as we unpack strategies that are crucial to healthy stepfamily marriages. With some of today’s most trusted and respected experts, […]

Strengthening Stepfamilies FamilyLife Blended® provides biblically-based resources that help prevent re-divorce, strengthen stepfamilies, and help break the generational cycle of divorce. Shop Now Free Downloads PDF Important Steps for Blended Families Steps to help your family succeed. DOWNLOAD NOW PDF Marriage Ministry Tip Sheet For blended marriages and families. DOWNLOAD NOW PDF Military Marriage Ministry Tip Sheet Specifically […]

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Jesus told us to love our neighbors as ourselves, but that requires first knowing who we are in Christ.

Three helpful hints I use to navigate the holidays in my blended family.

FamilyLife Blended Resources FamilyLife Blended® provides bibically-based resources that help prevent re-divorce, strengthen stepfamilies, and help break the generational cycle of divorce. Resources Strengthening Stepfamilies Are you part of a blended family? These resources were made just for you.  Click on one of the links below, or download this comprehensive chart listing all our resources with descriptions. FamilyLife […]

FamilyLife Blended Video FamilyLife Blended® provides bibically-based resources that help prevent re-divorce, strengthen stepfamilies, and help break the generational cycle of divorce.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77esn72xSJ8 FamilyLife Blended – helping you find help and hope for your stepfamily. The importance of a stepfamily ministry Ron Deal talks about some of the common pitfalls that stepfamilies face. Single parents and dating Ron Deal […]

About FamilyLife Blended® FamilyLife Blended provides biblically-based resources that help prevent re-divorce, strengthen stepfamilies, and help break the generational cycle of divorce.Our resources for blended families include: FamilyLife Blended® audio:  We have both a 60 second short feature and a podcast in which Ron Deal delivers encouragement for those in stepfamilies and those who know them—which […]

Start a Stepfamily Ministry FamilyLife Blended® provides bibically-based resources that help prevent re-divorce, strengthen stepfamilies, and help break the generational cycle of divorce. Minister to stepfamilies in your community Is God calling you to minister to blended families? Learn how you can help prevent redivorce. Stepfamilies comprise a significant portion of societies throughout the world. The unique dynamics of […]

Challenges every single parent should consider before deciding to remarry.

Your special needs stepfamily can find peace and stability with time and the right tools and perspective.

This time of year, it’s easy to get caught up in the emotions of “how we used to do it.”

Many couples travel to the “foreign country” of stepfamily living with little or no preparation.

The simple events of everyday life can create hurt feelings and anger that send blended families down the road to isolation.

The core method of stepfamily ministry is starting a class or small group of couples who come together to study and support one another.

If they work together, divorced parents can help their children adjust to differences between homes.

The normal stress of the holidays is multiplied for stepfamilies.

Finding an effective stepparent role is a challenge.

Improving your relationship is a challenge, so be intentional.