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107: Blending a Family: Strategies that Don...

March 13, 2023
with Gayla Grace

Blending isn't the goal for stepfamilies; it suggests the family becomes one relationally, which rarely occurs. Other common cooking strategies don't work either. Then what does? Listen to Ron Deal and Gayla Grace discuss how crockpot cooking is the key.

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FamilyLife Blended® Podcast

106: Scripture for Families in Need of Encou...

February 27, 2023
with Gayla Grace

Do you have a roadmap to follow on your blended family journey? We'd like to encourage using God's Word. Listen to Ron Deal & Gayla Grace, with stepcouple guests, talk about the value of scripture for families who are in need of hope and encouragement.

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Values Exercise

4 min read

Family Values Exercise “Is Jesus your first love and is your spouse the love of your life? Everything else falls into place after that.” -David Robbins FamilyLife CEO David Robbins understands that life’s daily pressures make it difficult to stay focused on pursuing the Lord, your spouse, and your family first, so he developed a […]

Your Place, Your People

4 min read

Develop a lasting community with Your Place, Your People Despite social media, smartphones, and apps created to connect us with those in our local communities, recent studies show we’re the most isolated generation in history. But that doesn’t have to be you. We created this exclusive new ebook, Your Place Your People, to help you […]

5 Tips To Avoid Controversial Topics at the...

Andy Allan· 5 min read

Award conversations gravitate to our holiday tables year after year. But could we all truly get along, even for 30 minutes of face-stuffing glory?

Family Values and Resolutions

4 min read

Use this Family Values and Resolutions download to identify the values you desire for your family in the days and months ahead. This dual component exercise—one couples activity plus one family activity—will inspire you to kick off the future with values, resolutions and goals that you can strive for together. Fill out the form below […]

4 Ways to Stop Toxic Thoughts During the Hol...

Laura Way· 5 min read

There are plenty of things vying for our attention during the holidays. Toxic thoughts don’t need to be one of them.

back to normal

Back to Normal: 4 Things My Family Needs

Lisa Lakey· 7 min read

As states reopen and life attempts to go back to normal, I’m reevaluating my family’s needs. But what I’m finding isn’t necessarily a beach vacation.

Love Story Quiz

4 min read

Our Love Story Quiz This Valentine’s Day, take time to recall your love story. And then give your kids a love test—about you! This free printable offers questions will lead you and your love down memory lane. And will evoke adorable responses from your children. A sure keepsake for your love and memory bank.  Fill […]

Christmas stress

5 Common Christmastime Temptations

Lauren Miller· 6 min read

As much as we hope we’ll become idyllic people during this idyllic season, our struggles refuse to take a holiday.

Thriving Blended Family

4 min read

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 […]

Old typewriter and glasses on wooden desk – FamilyLife Articles

“Just Get Used to It”

Mary Jensen· 4 min read

Over 25 years of marriage have taught my husband and me how to adjust to each other’s families.

5 Reasons to make family worship a priority

5 Reasons to Make Family Worship a Priority

Don Whitney· 4 min read

The practice of family worship is a crucial discipline for spiritually healthy families.

Thanksgiving traditions

4 Simple Ways to Add Significance to Your Th...

Tracy Lane· 5 min read

As family and friends gather, here are some ideas to create a holiday that is memorable and feasible.

Principles to Keep Christ at the Center of My Home

10 Principles to Keep Christ at the Center o...

Mary May Larmoyeux· 6 min read

God has a purpose for our lives and for the homes where we spend those lives.

Easter

10 Creative Ways to Celebrate Easter

Mary May Larmoyeux· 4 min read

How can you make Easter more meaningful?

Christmas traditions

10 Great Ideas for Christmas Traditions

Sabrina Beasley McDonald· 8 min read

Traditions remind us to stop the busy cycle of life long enough to reconnect and build bonds.

Christmas movies

Bob Lepine’s Favorite Christmas Movies

Bob Lepine· 2 min read

FamilyLife Today co-host lists seven great movies to view with your family during the holidays.

4 Tips for Enjoying Christmas with Parents a...

Susan Yates· 4 min read

Formulating a strategy for dealing with the stress of that accompanies holidays with loved ones.

In-laws

5 Ideas for Loving Your In-Laws

Don and Sally Meredith· 8 min read

Many couples start off wrong and are then burdened with poor in-law relationships for years. It will take faith to develop positive in-law relationships.

10 Ideas Remembering Everyday Moments

Mary May Larmoyeux· 3 min read

Practical suggestions to help you remember what shapes your family’s life and legacy.

Avoiding That Holiday Burnout

Gary Rosberg· 4 min read

So you're planning your Christmas schedule? Perhaps it looks something like this...

becoming small

Becoming Small

Barbara Rainey· 3 min read

There is beauty in learning to let go of your adult children.

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