FamilyFire

Step families come with a variety of challenges to weather from the moment they say “I do.” Ron Deal addresses specific challenges and offers biblical insight as well as clinical experience as a marriage and family therapist to help equip couples for the journey ahead. He offers hope and encouragement for helping families navigate establishing working relationships within the new family as well as with the extended family.

The Raineys once again offer solid advice on stoking the Spirit's flame in your marriage. This book is designed to help you rediscover why you still love your spouse!

http://glendora.patch.com/articles/your-marriage-is-a-gift Advice for weathering the storms of marriage from the Glendora Patch

"More importantly, if it is so difficult, why bother trying to make marriage work? For starters, it is one of the greatest gifts you can give your children. Research consistently shows that children tend to fare better in married, two-parent households. The investment you make in your marriage not only rewards you and your spouse, the dividends spill over to your children as well"

Does how well you fight with your spouse predict long-term success in marriage? This article from the Boston Globe highlights research that says handling conflict well is good medicine for your marriage!