Tag Archives: parenthood

Living Stones – The Next Generation

Posted on February 5, 2022 by admin

In 1999 my mother went to Israel and asked me if she could bring anything back.  I asked her to bring me back some stones from the ground because I had a plan for a specific occasion.  Often in Scripture rocks are used as a symbol to mark and proclaim great things God has done in the lives of His people. Continue reading →

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Knowing Truth is the Foundation for Teaching Your Family to Make Good Decisions

Posted on September 18, 2011 by admin

Knowing truth is the foundation upon making good decisions. However in the world of educated relativity that we live in truth has become accepted as truth interpreted by the wisdom of man. I believe that God has ordered the world and has made His truth to be universally known. Continue reading →

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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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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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Small Adventures To Create Lasting Family Memories

Posted on July 4, 2011 by admin

The sugar glider was a hit with the mall shoppers until he glided to the floor and scampered across the mall causing brief terror for those who thought they were watching a rat run at them. 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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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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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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