The pain of divorce is real and raw and cuts you to the core. As a result, you probably made promises to yourself–sometimes called inner vows–so you won’t experience that kind of anguish ever again. That’s an understandable response, but those promises you make to yourself after a divorce can cause more harm than you […]
Blended families face unique challenges that bring out a wide variety of emotions in you and your children, especially when you are beginning to blend. Feeling anxiety over blending your family is common, not only for you but also for your children. That anxiety and sadness can linger and interfere with their daily lives. The […]
Developing Great Communication with Ex-Spouse! Learning to interact positively with your ex-spouse can have a profound impact on the kids you share and your newly blended family. And regular communication is an essential element of co-parenting. But what happens when co-parenting success is hindered by an uncooperative ex, bitterness, or day-to-day frustrations? In this article, […]
6 Dos and Don’ts for Entering Litigation! If you are a part of a blended family, there may come a time when you are forced to enter litigation. You might be the one receiving papers unexpectedly as we did. Or you may be the one pursuing litigation because of your co-parenting concerns. Either way, a […]
I’ve found that the firmness and steadfast nature of your commitment to your relationship, communicated directly to your spouse in a loving way, is a crucial ingredient to a long, fulfilling marriage. Scott Martindale Words have power. Proverbs 12:18 says, “There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the […]
3 Questions to Ask When Considering Litigation! Can we be honest with you right from the start? Talking about litigation means opening up about one of the toughest seasons of our life. In 2017, we went from co-parenting to court. And yeah, we expected litigation to be a legal battle—lawyer versus lawyer and ex versus […]
dysfunctional blended family! Blending our families is an adventure. And any great adventure is equal parts fantastic and scary! When the honeymoon phase of remarriage and co-parenting wears off, you’re left wondering what to do with the sudden dysfunction. Or, maybe you skipped the honeymoon phase altogether and went straight to dysfunction; which has left […]
Loving Your Step kids – How do I learn to love my step kids It may be the biggest taboo topic or question in any blended family: how do I learn to love my step-kids? This co-parenting thing is not for the faint of heart, is it? Blended family issues are real. And the questions […]
I never anticipated hearing the words “I want a divorce,” only nine months after I had said my “I do’s” in my first marriage. Words have a powerful way of permeating your mind with a direct connection to your heart; our words and thoughts are the faucets where the mind and heart sync up. The sting of divorce is powerful yet never overrides the power and redemption of Jesus, and with Him, all things are possible, even in remarriage.
Over the years, step family resources ministry and biblically-based resources for stepfamilies have been few and far in between. The need is tremendous, and our society is growing in what now seems like the new traditional family, blended families. As a ministry, it is our mission to break the cycle of divorce, equip marriages, and […]