When you woke up today, you got to decide what clothes to put on.

After her parent's divorce, Melody Fabien was hearing one thing about relationships from her mom, and something very different from her dad who had recently come to Christ. She tells her story to Ron Deal from the FamilyLife Blended® Podcast.

We expect the world to try to pull our kids away from Christ, but sometimes, it's their own family.

Do you remember that old adage about why you have two ears and only one mouth?

Are you so bold as to insult God?

Have you ever had someone get mad at you...because you forgave them?

Do you have questions on where to go for help with stepfamily challenges? Ron Deal talks with Gil and Brenda Stuart on how to find a church that will support you, when to know if you need counseling and where to go, and your role in making it happen.

A foolish child will make your soul ache.

Do you know what it's like to be adopted?

Experiencing the love of Christ changes us.

Today a word of caution about ambition.

Some people are easy to love; others...not so much.

I can't help it, Ron. That's just how I feel.

If you've ever been to a foreign country you know just what I mean.

Harmony at home is far more satisfying than a giant feast.

Do you know what intestacy is?

Have you ever been caught between two people you love?

Nontraditional is the new traditional.

This week we've been talking about maximizing the fun-factor in your marriage. But did you know that sometimes the path to fun is full of sacrifice.

Guess what? A regular diet of fun predicts whether stepfamily couples have a dynamic, fulfilling relationship or an unhappy one.

You don't have to be a brain surgeon to guess that having fun together as a couple is good for your marriage. And you'd be right!

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.

Today, I'm stepping into controversy and some of you are going to be irritated.

My audience is getting more gray.

Dad, I just want you to be happy."

In stepfamilies sometimes family members compete.

Well, you never saw this one coming. You just became a step-grandparent. How do you do that?

You got to help, Ron. I'm drowning."

When wisdom calls or speaks, do you listen?