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We are the one with the influence.

Are we going to use it for good or for evil?

I mean, when you think of what the scripture says, the power of the tongue is for life or for

death.

So what are we saying?

Is it going to bring life or is it going to bring death to the step family environment?

What a place for a hero to step up.

Welcome to Family Life Today, where we want to help you pursue the relationships that matter most.

I'm Ann Wilson.

And I'm Dave Wilson, and you can find us at familylifetay.com.

This is Family Life today.

You know, I would say one of the best parts of family life.

You know what I'm going to say?

There's so many.

There's so many.

But, I mean, today we get to talk a little bit about family life blended.

I grew up in a step family and there are people listening to say my life, my marriage, my family is totally different than the nuclear family.

Please speak to what I'm living through. And that's why I think it's critical to have what we have at Family Life Blended.

Me too. And I think our listeners are going to like today because we started talking yesterday

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