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Monthly Archives: August 2011
Learning to Finish What You Start Even When The Project Doesn’t Work Out
My son was over his head and really would have preferred to back out of the project. My neighbor and I discussed the situation and recognizing this was as much about teaching a life lesson to my son as it was about fixing the problem thought it would be good to push through the problem and work toward a satisfactory solution. Continue reading
Posted in Family Adventures, Family Leadership, Rites of Passage
Tagged christian family book, family core values, family values, finish what you start, kids first job, parenting articles, parenting books, parenting tips, parenting websites, rite of passage, teaching about work
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How Can A Young Man Keep His Way Pure?
As fathers, mothers, and leaders of our family it is our responsibility to train our children to make good choices and know truth. At Baylor University I pledged a fraternity where each member Continue reading
Posted in Family Leadership, Rites of Passage
Tagged armor of God, christian family, Family leadership, How can a young man keep his way pure, Jeff Applegate, parenting blog, parenting websites, Psalms 119, sword of the spirit, Truth
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How To Destroy a Nation
In the recent weeks Americans continue to experience the result of unchecked greed, poor policy, and inability to manage our finances as a nation. This combined with a moral decline and diverging social culture have challenged America’s leadership position. Continue reading
Posted in Family Leadership, Family Vision, Mission, Core Values
Tagged christian books, christian family book, family books, Family leadership, How to destroy a nation, Jeff Applegate, parenting blog, Parenting skills, parenting websites, pray for america
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Using Unmet Desires to Teach Your Kids Patience, Creativity, Work, and the Value of a Dollar
There is nothing better than an unmet desire to teach your kids the value of working for a dollar and patience. Inspired by YouTube my son downloaded a trial version of video editing software, Aftereffects. Continue reading
Posted in Family Leadership
Tagged character development, christian family, family values, How to raise kids, Jeff Applegate, parenthood, parenting, parenting blog, parenting books, parenting websites
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