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Always Speak With Grace
Speaking with grace allows others to operate in truth free from defensive positions that allows us to know how we are to respond to each and every person or circumstance. Continue reading
Posted in Family Leadership, Family Vision, Mission, Core Values
Tagged christian books, christian family, family books, Jeff Applegate, Jeffrey Applegate, parenthood, Parenting skills
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Relationships: The Only Thing That Really Matters
Reflecting on how fast 17 years have passed and the fact that our children are quickly growing up we talked about the things we most value in our lives. We live a very full, exciting, and sometimes challenging life. Julie and I are in agreement that God’s most valuable gift of life is the relationships we share. Our life is not about the things we collect, but the memories and moments that we share with those we love. Continue reading
Posted in Family Leadership, Meet the Applegates
Tagged "meaning of life", christian family, Jeff Applegate, parenting blog, parenting websites, relationships
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Family Activity: How to Teach Your Children to Treasure God’s Word
This is a story of an activity to do with your kids that takes a little creativity and planning, but will illustrate and teach our children to treasure God’s word. Continue reading
Posted in Family Adventures, Family Leadership, Meet the Applegates
Tagged christian family book, Family treasure hunt, focus on the family, parenting articles, Treasure God's word
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A Fun Day of Learning and Adventure with Your Kids
Suggestions for fun activities to build memories with your kids Continue reading
Posted in Family Adventures, Family Leadership
Tagged christian books, family books, family core values, parenthood, parenting, parenting websites, Raising children
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Doctrine of Cessation and Doctrine of Prosperity
The beliefs of the prosperity gospel and the doctrine of cessation are polar opposites and divide the church. As the church of christ we must be unified on the essentials, give liberty in the “non-essentials” and give love in All things. Continue reading
Posted in Family Leadership
Tagged cessation doctrine, prosperity gospel, prosperity theology, spiritual gifts
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Teaching About the Birds and the Bees
Practical tips for Christian parents in teaching their children about sex. Start early, build a biblical foundation, create a comfortable atmosphere to initiate conversation, recognize your body as a temple of the living God are simple strategies to teach and develop a sexual worldview with your kids. Continue reading
Posted in Family Adventures, Family Leadership, Family Vision, Mission, Core Values, Rites of Passage
Tagged christian books, christian family book, family books, family core values, family mission statement, family plan, family values, Jeff Applegate, parenting, parenting tips, Raising children, sex education, the birds and the bees
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“If the only tool in your toolbox is a hammer, then all your problems are going to look like nails.”
Understanding and applying to personal and professional leadership the personality profiles developed by John Geier and taught as DISC to effectively communicate and lead others. Continue reading
Posted in Family Leadership, Family Vision, Mission, Core Values
Tagged communication, DISC, Jeff Applegate, Jeffrey Applegate, leadership, parenting blog, personality profiles
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Four Stages in Raising Kids to Be Independent Adults
Parenting guidelines for instructing and teaching kids to grow up to make good choices and become independent adults. Continue reading
Posted in Family Leadership, Family Vision, Mission, Core Values, Rites of Passage
Tagged christian books, christian family, christian family book, family core values, family rules, focus on the family, How to raise kids, Jeff Applegate, Jeffrey Applegate, parenthood, parenting, Parenting skills, parenting websites
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How to Make Disciples in our Homes
How to follow the model given by Jesus to train your children to be disciples of Christ and fulfill the great commission. Continue reading
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Tagged christian books, christian family, family books, family mission statement, family plan, family vision statement, focus on the family, How to raise kids, parenting, parenting websites
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