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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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Always Speak With Grace

Posted on May 22, 2011 by admin

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 →

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Relationships: The Only Thing That Really Matters

Posted on May 15, 2011 by admin

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 →

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Family Activity: How to Teach Your Children to Treasure God’s Word

Posted on May 1, 2011 by admin

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 →

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A Fun Day of Learning and Adventure with Your Kids

Posted on April 23, 2011 by admin

Suggestions for fun activities to build memories with your kids Continue reading →

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Doctrine of Cessation and Doctrine of Prosperity

Posted on April 17, 2011 by admin

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 →

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Teaching About the Birds and the Bees

Posted on April 9, 2011 by admin

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 →

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“If the only tool in your toolbox is a hammer, then all your problems are going to look like nails.”

Posted on April 4, 2011 by admin

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 →

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