It's great that that daughter is beginning to feel some love for that dad. Experts say that it takes an average of seven years for a step family to adjust to each other. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that one out of every three Americans is now a stepparent, stepchild, or some other participant in a stepfamily. I'm well aware that many who are listening to me are a part of a stepfamily. Well, today I want to encourage you to persevere. You have a tremendous opportunity to show how God can work to make a less-than-perfect situation, something that shows the wonder of His grace, power, and restoration. I challenge you to remain committed to your stepfamily. One final thought. FamilyLife has helpful articles and resources for stepfamilies -- as well as the traditional family on our website -- familylife.com. I'm Dennis Rainey, and that's Real Family Life.
