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March 31, 2015

Prayer Changes Things—sample chapter from “For His Eyes Only”

by John Salmon
(Help spread the news: retweet the tweets embedded in this blog and send this sample chapter to other men who want to become the husband God designed and the one their wives desire!) “The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective” (James 5:16b—NIV) I learned an important lesson about prayer during my early twenties. A...
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Book Reviews    Grace    Honor
  
March 28, 2015

Cut the Puppet Strings

by John Salmon
Children are not our puppets. We cannot control them. (Learn more in Children Are Not Our Puppets.) In fact, if we hold our children on puppet strings, we do them a disservice. We interfere with their healthy self-image, intimate relationships, and ability to assertively take a stand for what they believe. What can you do...
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Family Shepherds    Grace
                          
March 23, 2015

Parents, Are You a Chipper or a Sculptor, Part 2

by John Salmon
Parents have a huge responsibility. We are responsible for the next generation, the future of our society. The relationships we build with our children will shape the world in which we grow old. The unspoken values we pass on to our children will impact how future generations interact, resolve conflict, and share resources. The subtle...
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March 22, 2015

Parents, Are You a Chipper or a Sculptor

by John Salmon
Parents carry a huge responsibility. We are responsible for the next generation, the future of our society. The relationships we build with our children shape the world in which we will grow old. The unspoken values we pass on to our children will impact how future generations interact, resolve conflict, and share resources. The subtle...
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March 14, 2015

Four Ways to Fill Your Family with Meaning

by John Salmon
Feel happiness. Experience less stress, less anxiety, and less depression. Discover more control in your life. Sound good? Research suggests you can experience these things by adding meaning to your life. When we become part of something bigger than ourselves we find meaning…and meaning contributes to greater happiness. Specifically, adding meaning to our lives, becoming...
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Celebration
                    
March 9, 2015

Happy Families Bounce Back

by John Salmon
I have heard people say “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” I’m not sure I like that saying, but there is some truth in it. Not only will it you stronger, it will make you happier as well. That’s right. Happy people are resilient people. Happy people bounce back. They learn from adversity and...
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Celebration    Family Shepherds
              
March 7, 2015

Your Child’s “Best Teacher Eh-verrr”

by John Salmon
I still remember the day it happened. My daughter came home raving about her teacher. She loved him. He was the “best teacher eh-verrrr.” In fact, he was a good teacher. She learned a lot from him. But, he really wasn’t THE best teacher she ever had. I know because the best teacher any child ever...
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March 2, 2015

The Gift Every Child Wants (& Only You Can Give)

by John Salmon
All children desire this gift, but very few cannot articulate it. This gift will provide your children with an amazing sense of security. Although it demands some effort, it will provide immeasurable benefits to you and your children throughout your lifetimes. In fact, your children will benefit from this gift even after you have passed...
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