What are key stepping stones every stepfamily needs that will lead to healthy relationship building? Ron Deal and Gayla Grace discuss how perseverance, flexibility, commitment, Christ-likeness and other core attributes work together to create familyness.
Want to get married on a tight budget but still plan an unforgettable wedding? Here are three tips for planning a cheap wedding.
When mentees exhausted from wedding prep wonder if marriage is actually necessary, be ready with a few critical truths about its purpose and beauty.
More than any other factor—really—your spiritual compatibility will influence your future marriage.
What rules, principles, or contracts should you make with smartphones and your child? David Eaton, author of Smartphone Sanity, talks with Ron Deal about 8 major concerns to consider to keep smartphones from invading your home and hijacking your child.
Raising a special-needs child has an ongoing effect on your marriage. Be sure not to let it override your marriage in a way that causes it to crumble.
We know what you're arguing about. Grab pointers to deal with the issues nagging your marriage and how to approach conflict like a pro.
Parents face devastating loss when alienated from their children due to a former spouse. But there is hope for redemption! Dr. Richard Marks shares his story with Ron Deal of re-connecting with his mom as an adult and enjoying a thriving relationship with her.
It’s one thing when your home is filled with fighting. But if things are just okay? How do you work on your marriage when your spouse won’t?
What does it mean to work smarter, not harder? How do we apply that to our relationships and why is it important? Listen to Ron Deal and Gayla Grace talk about unique blended family dynamics and the value of intentional behavior as we build relationships.
More stuff means more bills. More bills require more work.The work life balance cycle is as paralyzing as it is addictive. And it is luring every American family.
As I start another new year without my husband, I will strive to live in light of what grief has taught me about the fleeting nature of life.
Your marriage = worth it. Here’s the Plan. Our sessions are strategically, efficiently constructed with 40+ years of experience in what you need to know. Get the most out of your weekend by attending every one. Sessions and Times Friday View details This is your “Welcome to the weekend!” Our speakers will show you exactly […]
Weekend to Remember: Alumni No getaway is the same. You’ll learn new skills, hear real-talk stories from different, engaging speakers, and experience fresh content with a new guidebook at the weekend. No marriage stays the same. Your marriage is an organic, evolving union between changing, growing people. Keep up the Weekends to Remember so you […]
Hey, blended families. We see you. We get it. Blended marriages have their own DNA. Their own complexity; their own issues. And that’s why we’ve created a breakout session just for you. Our topics and tools range from making your spouse a priority to facilitating healthy, unified blended relationships. FamilyLife Blended, led by counselor, author, […]
Growing up in an unstable blended home with 7 stepmoms left Fred Von Canon determined to change his legacy. Listen to his conversation with Ron Deal as he & his wife Anita describe their commitment toward creating a godly home in their own blended family.
If you're looking to take your next date-night convo to the next level, try out these 25 questions to ask your spouse.
One of the most stressful aspects of blended family life is the relationship between a stepparent and stepkids. Here are four tips to help you manage the emotions you feel.
From "I do," there will be forces trying to pull you and your spouse apart. Fight the drift by focusing on intentional, quality time.
Pornography is everywhere. It's quickly becoming the leading sex educator of our kids. Listen to Ron Deal's conversation with Brian Goins about the new documentary series "Brain Heart World" and learn how to address this important subject with your family.
Speaker & baseball pro Chris Singleton speaks about his mother’s death to racial violence—as well as seeking God amidst his gut-wrenching loss.
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Obviously, sexual stress negatively impacts a marriage. Blended-family marriages are no different, but the nature of the stressors is different.
In FamilyLife’s newest Christian podcast, Shelby Abbott discusses music, Scripture, and raising the bar for his young-adult listeners.
Well, it seems the book of Proverbs agrees because five times it makes reference to a quarrelsome spouse who is like a continual dripping of rain, it says. Apparently nagging is like water torture. Why do people nag? Because they are unhappy with somethin
Your love story isn’t over yet. You fell in love, but real life wasn’t far behind. Take this time to invest in and strengthen your marriage. You’re finally getting away–so get back to what matters. What To Expect At the Weekend to Remember marriage retreat, you’ll: Find lifetime tools to strengthen your relationship—no matter how […]
When we became parents, our entire universe shifted. What happened to the couple we were?
FAQs Most Common Questions What’s included in my registration? Registration includes access to all 12 sessions, two guidebooks, access to the event app, & special couples projects. Does not include meals, parking, or accommodations. Who is this for? Weekend to Remember is for any couple that dreams of a deep and fulfilling relationship with their […]
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 […]
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