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Family by God's Design

Raising Families of Celebration Built on Honor & Grace

Family by God's Design

September 15, 2014

Driving Children or Leading Children

by John Salmon
I read that General Eisenhower would demonstrate the art of leadership with a piece of string. After laying the string on a table, he would say, “Notice what happens when I pull the string; it goes wherever I lead it. Now watch what happens when I push the string; it goes nowhere at all—that’s assault,...
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September 13, 2014

The Secret to a More Passionate Marriage

by John Salmon
I recently read a blog on Greater Good (All You Need is Love, Oxytocin, and Gratitude) that revealed an interesting secret for building a stronger, more passionate marriage. I will give you the secret if you promise to try it out for several weeks. It works…even though it is not that hard! Here’s the secret....
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September 8, 2014

6 Tips for Practical Acceptance

by John Salmon
We all long for acceptance. We want to be an integral part of a group, especially our family. Feeling accepted creates a sense of safety and security. Knowing others accept us gives us a sense of personal value. It helps us realize that “I am loved no matter what.” If we do not feel accepted,...
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September 6, 2014

Dear Children, The Real Reason I Make You Do Chores

by John Salmon
Children, sometimes I ask you to help around the house or in the yard. Sometimes I may even expect you to do quite a bit. So, I feel as though I need to tell you the real reason I expect you to do chores. Contrary to what you might think, it is not so I...
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September 2, 2014

“Thin Places” at Family Camp-2014

by John Salmon
My family and I just returned home from Family Camp at Camp Christian. We go every year…and every year we enjoy great fellowship of other families, moving worship, and wonderful teaching. This year, Rob Grandi was the speaker. He spoke of family as the “most important place on earth.” In one of Rob’s messages, he...
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September 1, 2014

Dunkin’ Donuts & A Better Behaved Child

by John Salmon
I stood in line at Dunkin’ Donuts when a mother and her young son entered the store. They line was moving very slow. As we waited for the opportunity to pick out our donuts, this boy’s excitement began to bubble over. Suddenly, the levee that contained his excitement broke. He burst out into loud sounds,...
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August 23, 2014

Did It Again-The Emotional Cocktail of Parenting

by John Salmon
Well, I did it again. For the second year in a row I took my daughter to college, unpacked her belongings, said good-bye, and left her hundreds of miles away from “home.” I’m not complaining. I am proud of her…and excited to see where life takes her. She has grown and learned so much in...
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August 18, 2014

Arghh Matey, Send Your Family on a Treasure Hunt

by John Salmon
Pirates always seem to have fun in the movies. They search for treasure and share fun times together. (I realize the realism of the movies may be somewhat lacking, but we want families to have fun not suffer scurvy or malaria.) This family fun night will allow your family to “sail the high seas” of...
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August 16, 2014

The Hardest Word–A Testimony

by John Salmon
I agree with Elton John when he sings, “Oh it seems to me that sorry seems to be the hardest word.” Still, I have to say it. My actions and words have driven a wedge between my wife and me. I have torn at the fabric of our relationship. I acted inappropriately. No, that sounds...
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August 15, 2014

A Neglected Ingredient in Your Child’s Happiness

by John Salmon
Many factors contribute to the emotional health, happiness, and success of our children. As parents we work hard to bring those factors together in our children’s lives. After all, we want happy, successful children. We want children who have resilient emotional health. To that end, we seek out opportunities for our children. We introduce them...
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