“In much of the policy debates about fatherhood and marriage, it has been assumed that two-parent families are better for children than one-parent families, ... But a number of studies now suggest that the well-being of children in mother-stepfather families is no greater, on average, than in single-parent families.”

“All we really want to do is tell a good story about a good man and his family and the struggle to get through life. It's a family drama with some dark comedy in it about this wonderful family that's just struggling like any other American family.”

You sure you want to come with me?” I said. “The odds are not good.” “We’re family,” said Suzie. I had to smile. “I haven’t been all that lucky when it comes to family.” “We’re the family you chose,” said Dead Boy. “The family that matters.

“A wise man should marry a virgin of a respectable family even if she is deformed. He should not marry one of a low-class family, through beauty. Marriage in a family of equal status is preferable.”

“My family is all coming in for a family reunion, including my 84-year-old mother. This is our family thing, and we don't plan to go anywhere unless it gets a lot worse.”

“The Penn family, with the loving support of family and longtime friends, buried their youngest son and brother, Chris, today at a private service. I have no knowledge of an incident and have no intention of disturbing the family at this time.”

“Families lived together, moved together and their children often stayed nearby after marriage. You will want to track each of the children in a family even after they have married and established their own families.”

Maybe becoming a spiritually healthy family is not about becoming a perfect family but rather following a perfect God together. And in doing so, to find peace with Him, our pasts, and our family members.

I am a racer. I'm not a race car driver. I am a racer. I race. That's what I do. I don't go on vacations. I don't take my family on vacations because I don't have a family. My family is the racing family.

“We are proud to partner with Timberland as part of the CommunityBuilders Tour. Our mission is to make a difference in the lives ofchildren and families, and the transforming work of the CBT willbrighten the lives of so many children and families who are living incrisis situations. Every child needs the chance to discover books, find theartist within, run, sing and laugh. Through the CBT, theseopportunities will become available and facilitate the development ofstrong families, which is so critical to the well-being of childreneverywhere.”