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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Raising Up Living Stones

Posted on February 7, 2011 by admin

 A couple of weeks ago I visited a friend’s office and noticed a pile of rocks on a piece of cardboard in the middle of his very nice conference table.  I couldn’t help but ask about the rocks and he … Continue reading →

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“What you get…is who you are”

Posted on January 29, 2011 by admin

On September 4, 2007 my father gave me a little poem that was framed and had been in his bathroom for as long as I can remember.  I don’t know if I had ever read the poem until the day … Continue reading →

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