Tag Archives: Raising children

Parents: The Goal of Our Instruction is Love

Posted on November 6, 2011 by admin

When we have done our best to give instruction in the lives of our kids or in our workplace and it is time to let them go and make independent choices, I love the simple assurance of Paul to his disciple Timothy as he goes out into a world of false teaching and confusion. Paul’s instruction to Timothy simply says that the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. Continue reading →

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You Are Building Your Legacy Everyday

Posted on July 30, 2011 by admin

There are many legacies that you can leave, but the most powerful and influential will be the accumulated experiences you share together and memories of how you lived your life. 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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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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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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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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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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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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