134: Being a Stepparent: Is it a Blessing?

Are there blessings in blended family life? Yes! But they might not show up in ways we expect or as quickly as we’d like. In this 2023 Blended and Blessed presentation, Cheryl Shumake talks about the many bonus blessings she has experienced and the strength God gave her during seasons of weariness to keep going when she wanted to quit. Cheryl says, “God meets us in the waiting to strengthen us for the walking.” God wants to guide our steps when we face challenges. He knows that our convictions of creating long-term relationships can waver when weariness sets in. But our biggest blessings are waiting for us in the later years if we persevere. Show Notes and Resources Get the Blended and Blessed All-Access Pass Learn more about Cheryl and her ministry. Host Blended and Blessed in your church or at home! Give a tax deductible donation You can watch podcast episodes on our YouTube channel. Call us and leave a message about the show! 407-826-2606 See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy