FamilyLife

As a ministry that focuses on building stronger marriages, FamilyLife  recognizes that it's not if a couple will experience marital conflict, but when. 

In fact, in a recent article from FamilyLife, Barbara Rainey talks about the conflicts that pop up in her own marriage to Dennis and how they've learned to manage them, one issue at a time.

A week ago, my husband and I were in another unwanted skirmish in our marriage.   Same topic, same emotions, round gazillion!   

I've been disappointed many times that our issues are not resolved cleanly.  They aren't black and white ...

This week (March 30-April 1), Dennis Rainey and Bob Lepine are broadcasting LIVE from their studios to challenge listeners to become one of a million committed men and women that will Change a home ... Change the world.

One of the best ways for listeners to get involved with FamilyLife is to become a Legacy Partner  - a special ministry friend who understands the pressures facing today's marriages and families ... and who stands ready to help. It's through their monthly support that a Legacy Partner can experience the joy of making a difference in the life of families around the ...

Recently on Facebook, Dennis Rainey posted this:

"I love to hear stories of laymen and women making a difference for Christ! May God raise up a grass roots movement!"

That's the idea behind this year's FamilyLife Today LIVE broadcasts, hosted by Dennis Rainey and Bob Lepine.  During this 3-day annual event, Wednesday, March 30 - Friday, April 1, you'll hear real-life testimonies of people who have been changed through FamilyLife's broadcasts, marriage getaways, family resources, and their new Art of Marriage^TM video event.

And in pursuit of their mission to effectively develop godly marriages and families ...

For me, it's the little things.  Like when my husband takes my hand and kisses it.  No words are needed ... just that simple gesture ... and I feel loved.

A year ago this month, Dennis Rainey asked that same question of his friends on Facebook.  As you can imagine, it generated a lot of comments.  Here are just a few:

• "He doesn't stare at other women, but makes a point to look away and focus only on me, giving me a smile or a wink. This makes me feel like the most beautiful woman alive."
• "My wife writes a ...

"The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world that it leaves to its children."  Dietrich Bonhoeffer

In a recent email from FamilyLife, Dennis Rainey said this statement from Dietrich Bonhoeffer--German theologian who died standing against Hitler's evil regime--impacted him so much he wrote a letter of apology to his adult children.  Here's portion of that letter he shared with readers:

The assignment that Bonhoeffer wrote about is soon to become yours, but I wanted you to know that your mom and I attempted to do our part in leaving you something good-quite different than ...

When my son struggled in school, I worried.  When he took up bodyboarding at age 16 ... I worried.  When he started driving ... I worried.  He turns 27 this week ... and, okay, I still worry.

Over the years though I've learned to worry less about my son and trust God more.  It's not always easy ... yet daily prayer and meditating on Scripture has helped calm my heart during those worriesome times. 

Perhaps you have moms in your audience who are struggling with worry, especially this season?  Encourage them to tune in this week to "FamilyLife Today," when Grace Fox ...