“The best thing a father can do for his children is to love the mother of his children. In a blended family, ‘yours, mine and ours’ needs to become only ‘ours.’”
— An excerpt from the Book
ARPress is proud to release “Blended Families” by Dr. Larry and Dr. Carol Snapp—now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and the ARPress Bookstore.
This isn’t a warm-and-fuzzy pep talk about family unity; it’s a down-to-earth, faith-rooted roadmap for couples who know exactly how messy life can get after remarriage. In “Blended Families” the Snapps tackle the heart of the struggle: when two households merge, tensions flare and loyalties pull in every direction. Their message, distilled in that opening excerpt, is simple but profound: when Dad shows unwavering love to Mom, every child—biological or step—feels the security of “ours” instead of “yours” or “mine.”
From the first pages, you’re guided with practical, scripture-driven insight. The book starts by revisiting God’s original blueprint for marriage, then walks you through core challenges like defining a godly marriage, navigating forgiveness and grace, and healing emotional wounds from past relationships. They don’t gloss over real-world pain—whether it’s in-law conflicts, cultural clashes, or children who refuse to accept a step-parent—but they offer tools that work: honest communication exercises, relatable metaphors (hello, waffles and spaghetti brains for husbands and wives), and discussion questions at the end of each lesson to spark candid conversations. This twelve-lesson curriculum is designed for small groups, counseling sessions, or couples who simply refuse to let old hurts derail their new beginning.
Behind every lesson are the voices of two people who have lived and breathed this journey. Dr. Larry and Carol Snapp blend decades of biblical study with hands-on Pneuma Nouthetic Counseling—their signature approach to emotional and spiritual healing. Graduates of the College of the Bible and Phoenix University of Theology, they’ve counseled countless families and seen firsthand how God’s principles transform chaos into covenant. Their passion is unmistakable: they want you to break free from destructive cycles and rediscover God’s intention for marriage and family.
“Blended Families” isn’t a quick fix, but it is a lifeline. If you’re juggling divorce recovery, loss, or step-parenting headaches—if you’ve ever wondered how to shift from “yours, mine and ours” to unity under one roof—this book lights the way. When a husband loves his wife with Christ’s sacrificial heart, children won’t waste precious energy picking sides; they’ll learn security. When a wife respects her husband, they model for every child what a “one-flesh” marriage looks like. And when both spouses keep Christ at the center, that three-stranded cord becomes unbreakable.
You don’t have to figure this out alone. With “Blended Families”, you’re guided by two leaders who’ve walked the path, done the work, and want to see your home flourish.
Get your copy today from ARPress Bookstore and start building the godly, grace-filled home your family deserves.