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 […]
22 Ways to Reach Out Over the Holidays We all know that creating a plan for serving as a family can get shoved to the back burner in the busyness of life. As we jump back into Christmas, it’s a battle to create intentional time, both together as a family and in the communities we […]
I was getting some things wrong about hospitality. Could gathering around the table be less—and so much more—than I thought?
With my son’s nightmares punctuating our nights, I knew we needed to hide the living and active Word of God in his heart.
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.
How to mentor. Made simple. It’s easier than you think to change a life. FamilyLife research shows 90% of people turn to friends and family for marriage and parenting help. But there’s not enough help out there for frustrating, confusing seasons! Could you step in? A mentor’s not a super-Christian with all the answers. They’re […]
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.
How can I help a friend whose marriage is in trouble? Ever found yourself asking that? You’ve seen the signs of struggle in your friend’s marriage and heard their cries for help. Maybe, in confidence, they admitted, “I’m thinking about divorce.” So what do you do? Our newest e-book, “Fighting for Your Friend’s Marriage,” was […]
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 someone's recently said, “Get off your phone!” here are some tips.
If you're trying to figure out how to navigate hosting a small group online, here are five practical tips to help you get started.
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 […]
I'll admit my first priority when the quarantine began wasn't to find ways to bless others. But I'm reminded of Jesus' commandment to love our neighbors.
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?
Start nurturing your family’s faith and relationships. Grow your faith as a family with the Growing Together four-week devotional. We know there’s often a disconnect between the intentions we have for our families and the reality playing out in our homes. But we want to help you reconnect and pursue the relationships that matter most. […]
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.
How healthy is your spirit? How long has it been since you’ve had a checkup to assess your spiritual health? We all know that we need an occasional visit to the doctor to check our physical health. The same is true with our spiritual lives. In Galatians 5:22-23, God has given us a process to […]
The nations are in desperate need of the gospel. The" least of these" are hurting, hungry, thirsty, unclothed, and homeless. The solution? Not my teen!
Preview the Stepping Up Video Series The best way to understand and appreciate the Stepping Up video series is to give it a try. Download Session 1: A Call to Courage from the video series workbook. Watch Session 1 video (below) and follow along in the workbook. Download the leader’s guide to learn more about […]
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Stepping Up:Tips for beginning a men’s ministry What is men’s ministry? A men’s breakfast or wild game dinner? Oftentimes these events reach men because meat is on the menu! But growing men in discipleship is much more than offering food and small talk. It also includes opportunities for studying God’s Word, for mentoring and being […]
