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Family by God's Design

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Family by God's Design

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December 8, 2014

A New Christmas Tradition

by John Salmon
Whether we are savoring a slice of homemade cheesecake or the accomplishment of a life-long dream, we enjoy it to the fullest. When we savor something, we take the time to relish in the moment, get lost in the experience, and mindfully focus on every joyful sensation. I want to encourage you to have that...
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December 6, 2014

The Greatest Christmas Gift You Can Share

by John Salmon
The Christmas season has definitely arrived. I see it in the overwhelming traffic. I hear it in Christmas carols ringing in my ears. Amidst the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping, baking, and decorating, I watch children count down to the “big day.” If you are like me, you love the anticipation of Christmas. Advent...
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December 1, 2014

Keeping Thanksgiving Alive

by John Salmon
Thanksgiving Day may have passed, but why not keep the giving of thanks alive in your family? When you make thanksgiving a part of your family’s everyday life, you will experience amazing benefits. For instance, research suggests that families who make thanksgiving a daily practice are more helpful, generous, and compassionate toward one another. Family...
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November 24, 2014

Thanksgiving…A Day or Always?

by John Salmon
Thanksgiving is more than a seasonal discussion of gratitude…more than a big family meal…more than a day of watching football. Thanksgiving, in my opinion, is a way of life. A lifestyle of thanksgiving provides many benefits to a family life. In fact, after reading these five benefits of thanksgiving, you might decide to let the...
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November 15, 2014

A Family Fun Night of Holiday Preparations

by John Salmon
If you’re like me, after reading that title you’re probably thinking, “Family fun and holiday preparations? Yeah right? What planet do you live on?” I mean really. We haven’t even celebrated Thanksgiving and I am already hearing Christmas music in the stores. But, I believe I have rediscovered a way to have family fun and...
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November 10, 2014

A Family Night to Share Kindness

by John Salmon
We all want our children to learn kindness; so, we model and teach kindness every opportunity we get. We also want our family to grow stronger and more intimate. So, we share intimate times and grow stronger family ties. This Family Fun Night activity can help you accomplish both goals (raising kind children and growing...
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October 27, 2014

Family Fun Night

by John Salmon
It started off like any other dinner. My family gathered at the table, offered a word of thanks, and began to fill our plates. Then, everything changed. My wife’s phone rang. An emergency at work, a crisis, demands her immediate attention…she has to take the call. My oldest daughter looks at the clock, “Oh, I...
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October 25, 2014

Families Unite for Family Fun

by John Salmon
When I was young, my family enjoyed “get-togethers” with another family every Friday night. The adults would play cards in one room while the “kids” played together in another room. These were great evenings. We had such fun. The evening began by ordering pizza. We would eat, laugh, and enjoy one another’s company. Then the...
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October 18, 2014

Unplug for a Family Fun Night

by John Salmon
I enjoy technology as much as the next guy; but, sometimes technology can interfere with a good family fun night. So, unplug and enjoy your family. Turn off the computers, I-Pads, I-Phones, I-Pods (ai yai yai), X-Boxes, TV’s, and any other electronic distractions. Pull out some good old-fashioned board games and have some fun.  ...
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October 13, 2014

Family Fun Night is for the Birds

by John Salmon
Some people believe “this Family Fun Night stuff” is for the birds. Well…I agree. It’s a great idea. Head out to your local aviary and share a Family Fun Night with the birds. Now I know this may sound like a bird-brained idea, but you only need to check out your local aviary to see how...
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