Tag Archives: family books

Room Improvements Make Great Dad and Daughter Memories

Posted on September 11, 2011 by admin

Dads and sons have many natural opportunities through sports, outdoors, and hobbies to find opportunities to spend time together.  It is often more difficult to find opportunities for Dads to spend time sharing an activity with their daughters.  Let me … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Do What You Love, Love What You Do

Posted on March 5, 2011 by admin

How to do what you love. Helping you reflect on your life, career, family, or other areas where you invest time. Identify what is really important in your life. What gives you the greatest joy and the deepest satisfaction. Whatever it takes, find a path to get you there. Continue reading →

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