There are some things you just don’t hear in the sacred walls of home…even though they would really show great honor to other family members. I thought I’d list a few of those rare and elusive phrases today. You rarely hear these statements in a family, but wouldn’t it be great…? “No fair, I...

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June 12, 2011

Lets Hear It For Dad!

by John Salmon

If you were to judge fatherhood by watching sitcoms, you might think fathers are easily replaced. Sitcoms present fathers as having a self-absorbed teenage mentality of fun and games, unable to make a mature choice for their family. They are “bumbling ninnies” acquiescing to their wives because they have no idea how to help their...

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June 12, 2011

Enjoying Your Child–Priceless

by John Salmon

Parenting is hard work. We have schedules to keep, dinners to prepare, messes to clean up, occupational demands, yards to keep, clothes to wash…. The work never ends. Sometimes we get so caught up in the day to day activities of life and in providing for our children, teaching our children, and disciplining our children...

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June 6, 2011

A Therapist with Separation Anxiety

by John Salmon

My wife and I are both therapists. We love our work, but there are drawbacks when it comes to as psychobabble) and they turn it back on us from time to time. Let me give you a brief example. My wife and I left our children at home overnight for the first time a couple...

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June 6, 2011

A Leader in Submission

by John Salmon

“Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” -Ephesians 5:21 I realize that our society tends to downplay “submission.” We don’t see submission as an admired trait. In fact, we don’t even like the word “submission.” We avoid it, degrade it, make light of it. Rarely do we receive a compliment like, “You are...

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May 28, 2011

Memorial Day & Family

by John Salmon

As I grow older, I come to appreciate Memorial Day more. It has always marked the start of summer–pools opening, cooking outside on the grill, having a picnic. However, it has gained greater meaning in regards to the sacrifices made to secure our freedom. It has become a holiday of honor and respect for those...

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May 28, 2011

7 Ways to Teach Dependability

by John Salmon

Infants need their parents. Their parents feed them, bathe them, change their diapers, clothe them, help them get to sleep, calm them, and so on. In spite of all this effort from parents, I’ve never heard an infant tell his mother, “I see you’re busy with dinner, Mom. Don’t worry about my bottle. I’m hungry,...

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May 22, 2011

Family Investments As Easy As 1…2…3

by John Salmon

When it comes to making investments, those constant and regular small contributions make a huge difference. Little contributions made to your account on a regular basis add up to huge long-term dividends. The same is true in family honor banking. If you want to grow your family honor account, here is an investment strategy as...

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May 22, 2011

A Carnival of Parents

by John Salmon

I enjoyed a day at a local amusement park with my family this weekend. My daughters are getting older now and they spend much of the day with their friends; but, we still eat supper together and meet throughout the day. Their independence does allow me and my wife to enjoy time together. It also allows...

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May 14, 2011

The Lost Art of Sacrifice in the Family

by John Salmon

William Doherty notes that family member’s made personal sacrifices to assure their family’s well-being, stability, and overall security in the past. During the 1900’s, this focus shifted away from family stability to individual happiness. Instead of the individual promoting the well-being of the family, the family became a tool to promote individual happiness and achievement....

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Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

Rare & Elusive Family Words of Honor

Lets Hear It For Dad!

Enjoying Your Child–Priceless

A Therapist with Separation Anxiety

A Leader in Submission

Memorial Day & Family

7 Ways to Teach Dependability

Family Investments As Easy As 1…2…3

A Carnival of Parents

The Lost Art of Sacrifice in the Family