Category Archives: Family Vision, Mission, Core Values

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Be A Courageous Mom or Dad

I commend the producers of Courageous for putting this inspiring and challenging video out to America and the world. If you don’t have the time to watch the movie take the 3 minutes to watch this final Father’s Day speech by one of the characters. Continue reading

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Peace Be With You For I Have Overcome the World – Jesus

We all have bad days, bad weeks, and sometimes bad years. We learn from our mistakes and we learn to persevere and to endure the hardships that we experience in this world. Continue reading

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Two Simple Steps To Help You Become the Spiritual Leader In Your Home

Being the spiritual leader in your home can be an intimidating goal. This article seeks to offer simple direction to help you become a spiritual leader in your family. Continue reading

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God Chooses Our Families

We choose our friends and we choose our mates, but we do not choose our family. Many may wish they could choose their family, but God has reserved this choice for himself alone. When it comes to moms and dads leading their family it is important to recognize the significance of the responsibility we have been given. Continue reading

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Coach John Wooden Shares The Importance of Family Virtues

Joshua Wooden recognized the value of putting the beliefs you hold dear to writing and passed them on to John in the form of a simple list on a piece of paper titled “Seven Things To Do”. This creed was a standard to live to and provided a foundation to guide and ground John’s life. Continue reading

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Be Careful Little Eyes What You See…Truth Is True No Matter Your Age

As parents we seek to protect the innocence of our children, but what actions are you taking to protect your eyes, your ears, your mind, and your heart? When we think we are above temptation is when we are the most vulnerable. Take a moment to read this Continue reading

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Are You Crazy? Francis Chan Challenges Us to Eternal Thinking

I enjoy reading books that make you think deeply and question what you really believe. I am currently reading Francis Chan’s Crazy Love. I thought I would simple restate some of his words that have challenged me in my busy little world. Continue reading

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Christians Celebrate the of Feast of Tabernacles

So, as Christians, we celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles to look back to when God dwelled in the wilderness camp, to when His shekinah glory filled theTemple, and to when He lived in the flesh among us in Jesus.
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Knowing Truth is the Foundation for Teaching Your Family to Make Good Decisions

Knowing truth is the foundation upon making good decisions. However in the world of educated relativity that we live in truth has become accepted as truth interpreted by the wisdom of man. I believe that God has ordered the world and has made His truth to be universally known. Continue reading

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Room Improvements Make Great Dad and Daughter Memories

Dads and sons have many natural opportunities through sports, outdoors, and hobbies to find opportunities to spend time together.  It is often more difficult to find opportunities for Dads to spend time sharing an activity with their daughters.  Let me … Continue reading

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