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How To Destroy a Nation

Posted on August 14, 2011 by admin

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 →

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Using Unmet Desires to Teach Your Kids Patience, Creativity, Work, and the Value of a Dollar

Posted on August 6, 2011 by admin

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 →

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You Are Building Your Legacy Everyday

Posted on July 30, 2011 by admin

There are many legacies that you can leave, but the most powerful and influential will be the accumulated experiences you share together and memories of how you lived your life. Continue reading →

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The Light of the World that Darkness Cannot Overcome

Posted on July 17, 2011 by admin

What is most amazing is that in Matthew 5:14 Jesus tells us as His disciples that “You are the light of the world.” We, as His disciples, become the representation of the light God and Jesus in the world that we operate. We are His ambassador and representative to shine in the darkness. It is we that are charged to work by the power of the Holy Spirit to illuminate the hearts and minds of men. It is we that, by representing Truth, become the light to the world that overcomes darkness and glorifies our Father in heaven. We(you and me) are charged to continue the very work of Jesus. Continue reading →

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Small Adventures To Create Lasting Family Memories

Posted on July 4, 2011 by admin

The sugar glider was a hit with the mall shoppers until he glided to the floor and scampered across the mall causing brief terror for those who thought they were watching a rat run at them. Continue reading →

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The 20 Rules Of This House

Posted on June 26, 2011 by admin

I enjoy reading other business and family values, rules, or boundaries that are used to lead and provide boundaries for business or family. We have our family Core Values posted on the refrigerator for reference when making choices or using for instruction. These are great tools to use and leaves no question as to how we are supposed to operate. Continue reading →

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What Makes You Cry? Understanding the Invitation to a Life of Satisfying Purpose

Posted on June 19, 2011 by admin

What are the things that pull at your heart strings and move you emotionally to tears? Pay attention for these emotions remind us of personal experiences that have deeply impacted our life and/or may reveal God given passions that bring life’s greatest fulfillment or satisfaction. Continue reading →

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The Power of A Testimony

Posted on June 15, 2011 by admin

The power of telling of your personal encounter with God and His blessing on your life is the most natural, genuine, and impactful way to share your faith with others. Continue reading →

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Saying Goodbye To A Family Pet

Posted on June 5, 2011 by admin

This blog post describes our thoughts and experience of losing our family pet rabbit, Mason. I offer some tips to consider when your family pet dies. Continue reading →

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When Do You Push Your Kids in Sports, Music, Activities and How Do You Build In The Right Stuff?

Posted on May 30, 2011 by admin

What do you do when your child decides to quit a sport, music or activite that they have invested so many hours and years developing. How do you use these experiences to build in the right stuff into you kids. Every child is a unique individual that requires an individual plan to develop larger character traits that come from parents that earn the privilege to speak in the right stuff by spending meaningful time with our children. Continue reading →

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