Real FamilyLife®

Expressing Love

31 years ago, when I married my wife, I told her I loved her, that day. And if I ever change my mind, I'll be sure and tell her that, too.

Just Like You Are

I love my wife because of how much respect I have for her and all that she does for me. I love my wife because I think she's cute.

The Christmas Story – Christmas ONLY

A Ship, a Storm, and the Savior – CHRISTMAS

I remember when I was 29 years old. My dad was dying with cancer, and I had just made a major career change, my wife was unexpectedly pregnant with our first child. That all happened within a three-month period. It was hard.

Walk Like A Man

Why is it that some men just don't act like men?

To Cut

Listen to this woman describe the time she and her husband signed a written marriage covennant

Obadiah Holmes

I have written my own story of things that I remember about my life and now I'm preserving the things that I want my grandchildren and great - grandchildren to know about me.

Fearing God

Good Stress

The Golden Gate Bridge

Isolation Defined

Handling Temptation

Low “C

Gotta be the great dad, a good listener to your wife, cut the grass, lead family devotions, win at work, serve at church...it's kind of exhausting. I get tired just thinking about it. Maybe I have low T!

Leave Some For Home

Now I realize this is an unfair question, but it's for every dad. Do you work harder at home or on the job?

Building Cathedrals

Raising a child is more than a tough job. It's also a privilege.

It Ain’t So Hot”

Has the romance in your marriage begun to cool?

Learning Styles

Can a child really study and listen to music all the time? You may be surprised at the answer.

Learning Styles

Can a child really study and listen to music all the time? You may be surprised at the answer.

The Leaky Balloon

How far is your teenager willing to go with the opposite sex prior to marriage?

An Encouragement Meter

Everyone - and I mean, everyone - needs to be encouraged.

Thirty More Minutes

Model Honesty

As parents, it's not enough to teach character. We must also model character.

Model Honesty

As parents, it's not enough to teach character. We must also model character.

Model Honesty

As parents, it's not enough to teach character. We must also model character.

Shooting the Tigers

Do you know your children's deepest fears?

Mom, Dad, I Love You

When I left home for college, I learned the power of some important words.

Jordan’s Instructions

Children can teach adults a thing or to about the way to show love.

Always Brothers

Even when they're very different, brothers and sisters can learn to become friends.

Shut the Door

Every mom and dad needs to learn the value of a shut door.

Three-Legged Race

Be Friends

Releasing the Arrow

The Porcupines

In order to be close to someone, you have to take some risks.

The Alligator

True Repentance

Your Own Restaurant

The Good Word

A Sharp Tongue

Be Available

Praising the Family

The Law of Giving

Does it feel good to you, to give something to another person?

There is Hope

Self Esteem

Can you help your children feel good about themselves?

Recognize the Sacrifices

Bouncing Ball

The 80% Difference

When thinking of your spouse, is the glass half empty? Or half full?

Gladys Aylward

God has created each person for a very special purpose. Please note: The missionary to China Dennis Rainey referenced in today’s recording is Grace Aylward, not Elizabeth.

Elizabeth Aleward

God has created each person for a very special purpose.

Road Warrior

Does absence makes the heart grow fonder? Or does it tempt the heart to wander?

An Imaginary Assembly