What if your New Year's resolution this year was to let God love you? What if it was to let God be rich in mercy to you in a way that you've never let him before? How would that change the way you thought about this coming year?
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.
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.
Feeling lonely, low, or even depressed during this holiday season? Author and pastor Dane Ortlund helps you to gain the genuine hope and guidance that comes straight out of the book of Psalms, and then rejuvenates your soul this Christmas.
Your relationship with your college kid may change as they grow. So here are five things they may need on Christmas break.
Sadness during the holidays: It's real. But on FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson host author and former FamilyLife Today host Bob Lepine. He proposes there's also real hope and answers when we're stressed & depressed at Christmas.
Are joy and peace a far cry from your holiday? What if you're even angry, or sad? On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson host author Bob Lepine, who talks about handling all the feels at Christmas.
Need a low-stress way to keep the holiday fun while still focusing on the meaning of Christmas? We’ve got you covered with this family Christmas countdown.
Still looking for a gift for dad? Try something that offers appreciation, forgiveness, and grace. Trust me, he’ll love it.
How does one communicate the significance of the Easter and Lent season with children? Sally Lloyd-Jones and Phil Vischer explain how and why to tell the whole Easter and Lent story to your kids.
Feel so familiar with Easter--that it's hard to deeply appreciate? Author David Mathis helps us marvel at wounds of unfailing love & decisive victory.
What does love look like? Author Sean McDowell looks at the difference between real love, sex, and our craving to be known.
Everyone doesn’t love Valentine's Day. Singles and marrieds alike feel isolated and alone. Ron Deal, LPC, helps you cope with profound loneliness.
When you get stuck thinking romance is all roses and bubble baths, it starts feeling like something you'll never achieve.
Instead of just wondering, what to get the person who has everything, commit to pray for the one you love to find fulfillment in God.
Psalms For Christmas: a podcast miniseries from FamilyLife. Wishing for a fresh start lasting longer than, say… mid-February? For a new year, author Dane Ortlund fuels us with the lasting hope of Psalm 121.
Paul Maier gives us the historical background for the Christmas story. We'll also hear some Christmas hymns, and the biblical account from the Gospel of Luke.
Could you use some peace in this season of your life? Trent Griffith explains how the birth of Jesus not only paints a picture about the peace of God, but displays how Jesus truly IS our peace.
Do you still get amazed at the birth story of Jesus? Trent Griffith paints a fresh picture of this message of "good news...for all the people.
Psalms For Christmas: a podcast miniseries from FamilyLife. We decorate in December--but the truth behind Christmas celebration feeds an ecstatic life. Author Dane Ortlund explores what’s feast-worthy about Psalm 95.
Psalms For Christmas: a podcast miniseries from FamilyLife. Psalms for Christmastime is a podcast mini-series from FamilyLife, hosted by Shelby Abbott with pastor and author Dane Ortlund.
Psalms For Christmas: a podcast miniseries from FamilyLife. In “all I want for Christmas”, how can we revel in thankfulness? Author Dane Ortlund explores Psalms for Christmas--and a portrait of a grateful heart.
Facing disappointment in a hard holiday season? FamilyLife President David Robbins & his wife Meg grapple with how to have hope through grueling realities.
It’s the most isolated time of the year. What does God tell us in a lonely Christmas? Author Dane Ortlund looks at Psalm 68’s quiet, hopeful comfort.
Part of me can turn Grinchy over the holidays. And my husband, if I’m not careful, becomes my Roast Beast. Wondering how to stop fighting?
How do we get our kids to care about the real meaning of Christmas? Clayton Greene offers a creative and personal idea.
Kristen Welch talks about how entitlement showed up in their family, and how she and her husband worked to foster gratitude in their children's hearts.
When we gather together for holiday meals, we satisfy more than our immediate hunger. It’s a feast for our souls, bodies, and imaginations.
Doubling a recipe isn’t nearly as hard as you’d think, but it’s a lot more rewarding. Find Friendsgiving ideas to make your gathering doable and happy.
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?
