Dennis Rainey
Executive Director of FamilyLife Ministries
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Prayer: The Secret to a Lasting Marriage
When I was still a newlywed in 1972, I asked my boss and mentor, Carl Wilson, for his single best piece of marital advice. "Denny, that's easy," he said. "Pray daily together."Saturday, September 10, 2005
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Making Those Early Marriage Adjustments
In at least one aspect, marriage is like football. In a close game, the winning team is usually the one that made the most significant adjustments in strategy along the way.Monday, August 30, 2004
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A Christmas I will never forget
It was December 20, 1981. The kids were tucked in early, and Barbara and I...Friday, December 26, 2003
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Launching Arrows
I find it interesting that the Scripture describes children as "ARROWS" because ARROWS are...Tuesday, June 10, 2003
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Making Those Early Marriage Adjustments
Couples quickly learn that adjustments are inevitable and necessary in the first years of marriage.Tuesday, November 26, 2002
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Putting the "Thanks" back in Thanksgiving
We often hear about the need to put Christ back into Christmas. But in our ...Friday, November 15, 2002
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Our Most Memorable Christmas Gift
Barbara and I recently were asked, "What is the most memorable CHRISTMAS gift you've ever given or received?"Monday, October 14, 2002
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The Need for Involvment
It was 11:00 P.M., and I was "history." It had been a particularly stress-filled day.Tuesday, October 8, 2002
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The Covenant of Marriage
I believe it's time we re-think the purpose of the wedding ceremony and the marriage covenant.Tuesday, October 8, 2002
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Dead Wood
Lloyd Shadrach is a good friend, a leader in our ministry to families and sensitive to ...Thursday, October 3, 2002
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What Children Need to Know
Children and Easter. New life and new beginnings. What better time to share the gospel with your children?Monday, September 30, 2002
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FamilyLife Today 8/28/2002
A Day in the Life of a Homeschooling FamilyMonday, September 23, 2002
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Do Something of Value Tonight
Driving home one night after work, I switched on the radio to catch the news.Saturday, September 21, 2002
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As the Years Go By
I have never hesitated to tell Barbara I love her. But I remember one time...Friday, September 20, 2002
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Decision Making in Marriage
Barbara and I made a commitment early in our marriage that we would make all ...Thursday, September 19, 2002
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A Recipe for Memories
Esther's kinsman Mordecai had just succeeded in sparing the Jews from the genocide that ...Thursday, September 19, 2002
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Standing Strong in the Storms of Life
Barbara and I have learned that trials and problems and even calamities are inevitable-they are a normal part of life. And many storms come without much warning. What you can do, however, is learn...Wednesday, June 26, 2002
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Making Adjustments in Marriage
Many couples are surprised by the adjustments they need to make to each other once they are married.Thursday, February 21, 2002