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The Power of A Testimony
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
Posted in Family Leadership
Tagged christian books, christian family book, family plan, focus on the family, Jeff Applegate, Living stones, parenthood, parenting, parenting articles, parenting blog, parenting websites, testify, Testimony
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Saying Goodbye To A Family Pet
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
Posted in Meet the Applegates, Rites of Passage
Tagged christian family book, family books, family core values, focus on the family, Jeff Applegate, losing a family pet, parenthood, parenting articles, parenting blog, parenting books, parenting tips, Raising children, rite of passage
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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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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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Do What You Love, Love What You Do
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
Posted in Family Leadership, Meet the Applegates
Tagged career coaching, Do what you love, family books, Jeff Applegate, Jeffrey Applegate, life coaching, parenting blog, Personal Development
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Leading with Truth and Love
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
Posted in Family Leadership, Family Vision, Mission, Core Values
Tagged christian books, christian family, christian family book, Faith Christian football, family books, family core values, family mission statement, family plan, family planning, family plans, family values, family vision statement, focus on the family, Jeff Applegate, Jeffrey Applegate, Joe White, Love, parenthood, parenting, parenting articles, parenting blog, parenting books, parenting tips, parenting websites, Raising children, rite of passage, Truth
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