The unsung hero of the Christmas story

This Christmas, may we recognize, and encourage the Josephs in our own lives, who are daily laying down their lives in service to their families and our Father.

The Early Morning Late Show on December 19, 2017

Pursuing the heart of your stepchild

The best way to pursue your stepchild is to show this same love and desire towards them.

Susie Larson on September 26, 2017

How grief affects step-families

It’s important for blended families to identify grief that they are experiencing, and lovingly help each other handle it in a healthy way.

Neil Stavem on August 8, 2017

Navigating stepfamily dynamics

There are certain dynamics within stepfamilies that create tension for many couples.

Neil Stavem on April 24, 2017

Stepfamily living

The holidays tend to be a stressful time of year for blended families, but your step-family can thrive, not just survive, this Christmas season.

Neil Stavem on December 12, 2016

The benefit of marriage checkups

Reviewing the condition of your marriage doesn’t imply that something is wrong, rather it can be used as a tool to help your marriage stay on course.

September 27, 2016

The challenges of summer for blended families

Summer can be hard for children to be split between households.

Dr. Bill Maier on April 19, 2016

Blended families and adult children

Blended families with adult children have their own set of dynamics, tension and challenges.

Neil Stavem on March 14, 2016

Serving blended families

“The attitude to serve and love one another helps to bridge those gaps and it helps to take outsiders and make them insiders."

Dr. Bill Maier on February 2, 2016

Roadblocks for blended families

Joining two families can be a messy process, especially after a difficult divorce.

Susie Larson on November 26, 2015