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.
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.
It's the most wonderful time of year! Wait ... is it really? We want Christmas to feel magical. But too often, we feel disappointment, stress, sadness, & loneliness. Listen to Ron Deal's conversation with Bob Lepine on how to find lasting joy this season.
Best-selling author & Bible teacher Jen Wilkin chats about the 10 Commandments. Could God's law open a window to who he really is & our eternal reality?
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.
Draw Closer to God With an Intentional Prayer Journey In today’s busy world, taking time to slow down and set your sights on God can be a challenge. There is so much noise, so many distractions that pull our hearts and attention towards other things. How can we be intentional about drawing close to the […]
Want to pray more with your spouse, but don’t know where to start? Try these five simple prayers for couples.
You want: kids with spiritual life skills that last. You have: kids you just want to pick up their cereal bowls. We’ve got a devotional just for families like yours. We get how skeptical you are of shoehorning more into days filled with carpools and just trying to get your kids to hang up their […]
You want: kids who love God’s Word. You have: kids you just want to stop yelling across the house. We’ve got just the family devotional for you. We get it. The desire—and obstacles—for time in God’s Word as a family are real. But family devos don’t have to be painful. Get ready for an engaging, […]
Daily Encouragement for the Smart Stepfamily Stepfamilies 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 strengthen marriages […]
Truth is found in the person of Christ In a culture that permits everything and stands for nothing, how can you find real truth? Is anything nonnegotiable? With warmth and steady wisdom, Dennis Rainey gives seven choices that will firmly root your life in the author of truth. Choices that will give you a life […]
Claim Your Calligraphy Verse Card Set We have a free gift for you, no strings attached! At FamilyLife, we believe in being firmly rooted in the Word of God and carrying out your purpose, according to His will. With this Calligraphy Verse Card Set, you’ll find encouraging Scriptures to meditate on and share with your […]
7-Day Email Series for Couples After a busy day—that has been spent mostly apart from each other—you may be looking for ways to reconnect before falling into bed. (Looking at different screens at the same time doesn’t count.) Talking is great, and much needed. But there is something more, something better you can do. You […]
7 DAYS OF PRAYERS FOR COUPLES After a busy day—that has been spent mostly apart from each other—you may be looking for ways to reconnect before falling into bed. (Looking at different screens at the same time doesn’t count.) Talking is great, and much needed. But there is something more, something better you can do. […]
The Engaged Couples Guide to Becoming a Smart Stepfamily FREE Preparing to Blend Leader’s Guide The research is clear: premarital preparation works. But traditional premarital counseling is focused on coupleness. Blended family living is about a couple embedded in a family journeying into familyness. Most stepcouples marry because they’ve fallen in love, but they divorce because […]
Drawing closer to God: It’s within reach. Ever find yourself wanting to pull closer to God—but not sure how to get there? Our relatable, thoughtful seven-day devotional hands you a week’s worth of self-reflection and spiritual growth. We offer friendly, real-life stories and questions to consider as you look for a life that both understands […]
Pray for the ones who pray for you. Our pastors put their hearts out there Sunday after Sunday. And during the week, they’re grabbing a cup of coffee, listening to heartache, mediating church discipline and division. They’re shrugging on a jacket and showing up when we need them most. Hebrews reminds us to “Obey your […]
We are a Chinese American family witnessing a 150% spike in anti-Asian violence. As a father to three kids under the age of 9, the hardest question I've had to answer recently is, "Daddy, are we safe?"
Whether or not God answers your prayers for marriage the way you want Him to, praying is still worth the time and effort.
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 […]
Prayers for Parents What can happen in 5 minutes? Your son could swipe and consume 8.5 cookies. Your daughter could trail permanent marker all the way down the staircase. Your teenager could break up with his girlfriend (over text. seriously?!). Something else monumental could happen in 5 minutes. What could happen if you invested 5 […]
At what point does your phone become a technology addiction? If your spouse has recently said, “Get off your phone!” here are some tips.
Unshaken: Searching for stability in a troubled world It’s no secret: our world is facing an unprecedented time. There’s plenty of reason to be anxious. Afraid. Uncertain about tomorrow and even uncertain about today. Everyone around the globe is feeling the impact, even inside our own homes. At a time like this, when life feels […]
Families and communities go through a long process to put pieces back together after a natural disaster. We can play a vital part of the recovery effort.
Get your free guide to spiritual healing and essential soul-care Are you feeling overwhelmed? It can be hard to know where to turn during times of uncertainty. Daily, you’re bombarded with stress at home, at work, in your inbox, and online. We want to help you take a breath and focus on what’s truly important. […]
We're in the practice of resolutions. These prayers for the New Year will move us toward spiritual renewal too.
"I think the bottom line is that God just doesn’t like women," my friend shared her frustration. But is that the truth about us?
Help Your Family Grow in God’s Word Get the free Growing Together devotional series. There is not a more important issue in the world than family. And this is why it is critically important that we invest in our family and keep God at the center. To help you do this, we have put together […]
Their teachers have encouraged their strengths (and helped them find them), instilled confidence, prayed for them, praised them, and lovingly disciplined them when necessary. “Thanks” just doesn’t seem enough.
