This week we celebrate Thanksgiving…at least, the official holiday of Thanksgiving. Really, healthy families enjoy giving and sharing thanks every day, all year round. In fact, doing so will bring greater happiness to our lives and our family’s lives. At any rate, this week is Thanksgiving week and I wanted to share nine things I...

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November 10, 2012

Is Your Family Like a Scene from RV? Try Rituals

by John Salmon

This scene from RV vividly describes how the culture and our busy lives can pull our family apart. We watch as the RV rolls down the highway for a great family vacation; which, by the way, the father, Bob Munro, initiated in an effort to meet his own employment needs. His wife rides in the...

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November 4, 2012

Using the Power of Awe for Your Family

by John Salmon

Take a moment to recall the last time you experienced something immense…so immense that it made you stand in awe…so immense that it led you to change your perception of the world. Perhaps you felt a sense of awe when you watched the gymnasts compete during the Olympics. Or, maybe you felt a sense of...

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September 22, 2012

Book Review: Family by God’s Design

by John Salmon

Family by God’s Design was written by John Salmon, PHD, and published in 2011. Since its publication I have had the privilege and joy of talking about its content with various Christian camps and churches. If you have not had the opportunity to review Family by God’s Design yourself, here is a brief summary. God designed...

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September 3, 2012

What I Learned at Family Camp-2012

by John Salmon

I just got home from a wonderful weekend at Camp Christian. Jim and Terri Jones organized a relaxing and inspiring weekend for the family. I enjoyed seeing old friends, making new friends, and getting the opportunity to speak about “The Wanted Family.” One of the joys of speaking is the insights and ideas other people...

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August 25, 2012

Book Review: 10 Great Dates to Energize Your Marriage

by John Salmon

Remember the joys of dating…the spark, the excitement, the anticipation? After marriage the pressure of paying bills, running kids from activity to activity, meeting the demands of work, and the rush of life can all creep in to rob us of that spark. In 10 Great Dates to Energize Your Marriage, authors David & Claudia Arp aim...

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August 25, 2012

The Fabric of a Fulfilling Family

by John Salmon

A team of psychologists from the University of Zurich recently completed a study (Click Here for review) suggesting that training to improve character strengths increases overall well-being and life satisfaction. More specifically, they found that training a person in curiosity, gratitude, optimism, humor and enthusiasm had the greatest impact on their sense of well-being. That...

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August 17, 2012

Tips For A Great Family Vacation

by John Salmon

Summer time means summer vacation. Vacations are a wonderful opportunity to bond with your family while having fun. Whether you go to the beach, camping in the woods, or visiting family, here are some hints to make your family vacation time even more fun. ·Include the whole family in planning. Let each...

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August 12, 2012

One Last Family Hoorah for Summer

by John Salmon

I don’t know about you, but summer flew by for me. It seems like last the schedule never slowed down. The plans for a long, slow, relaxing summer evaporated before they even took shape. School is just around the corner and I still have unfulfilled plans. But, I do have an idea. I won’t get...

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Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

Giving Thanks for My Family

Is Your Family Like a Scene from RV? Try Rituals

Using the Power of Awe for Your Family

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Book Review: Family by God’s Design

What I Learned at Family Camp-2012

Book Review: 10 Great Dates to Energize Your Marriage

The Fabric of a Fulfilling Family

Tips For A Great Family Vacation

One Last Family Hoorah for Summer