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How Can A Young Man Keep His Way Pure?

Posted on August 21, 2011 by admin

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 →

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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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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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Four Stages in Raising Kids to Be Independent Adults

Posted on March 28, 2011 by admin

Parenting guidelines for instructing and teaching kids to grow up to make good choices and become independent adults. Continue reading →

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Praying BIG Prayers with Your Family

Posted on March 18, 2011 by admin

What are your kids praying for? Are you teaching your kids to pray big prayers and participate in the work God is doing throughout the world? This blog provides a resource for parents to use to guide your family to pray for the peoples of the world. Continue reading →

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How to Make Disciples in our Homes

Posted on March 14, 2011 by admin

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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Leading with Truth and Love

Posted on February 27, 2011 by admin

Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to encounter Jesus face to face as he mixed with the people in the towns, on the roads, or in the marketplace?  What were the attractive qualities that caused men … Continue reading →

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Extremely Serious With a High Potential for Death

Posted on February 19, 2011 by admin

Sometimes God makes family leaders lie down, takes us to quiet waters where family leaders can restore their soul to be used in your family for His namesake. Continue reading →

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The Goal of our Instruction is Love…

Posted on February 13, 2011 by admin

As the apostle Paul instructs Timothy we are reminded that the goal of our instruction is love. Continue reading →

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