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Family by God's Design

Raising Families of Celebration Built on Honor & Grace

Family by God's Design

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September 25, 2011

Beauty, Beast, & Your Family

by John Salmon
“There is the great lesson of ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ that a thing must be loved before it is lovable.” G.K. Chesterton (http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/show/201564)   Chesterton makes a great point here. Our actions will either bring out the beast or the beauty in family members. We bring out the beast in family members when we: Constantly...
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September 17, 2011

Learning to Love in the Wilderness of Adolescence

by John Salmon
My daughters are currently navigating their teenage years (yes, I have the privilege of fathering two teenage daughters). My wife and I are very proud of them. They have made excellent decisions in life so far; and, they are both wonderful, loving people. Still, my wife and I are now trying to guide them through the...
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September 17, 2011

Accepting Family Members Unconditionally

by John Salmon
“Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.” Paul in Romans 15:7   Family members accept one another. We do so by allowing each family member into our heart with the intent of showing them kindness. That sounds obvious, doesn’t it? Perhaps if we add a few words–family...
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September 5, 2011

4 Things We Learned at Family Camp

by John Salmon
My family and I had a great time during Family Camp at Camp Christian. This year, I had the opportunity to present about family life during family camp. I enjoyed preparing the lessons and presenting them during camp. I truly appreciate the support and encouragement everyone offered in response…thank you. It was a humbling and...
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Celebration    Family Shepherds    Grace    Honor
           
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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April 10, 2011

Four Steps to Make Your Family Miserable

by John Salmon
Usually I write about ways to create a happy family filled with times of celebration and intimacy. However, some readers may prefer a more miserable home environment, a family that “prepares children for the real world,” a harsh world. Although I believe the best way to prepare a child for the “harsh realities of the...
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February 26, 2011

Family, A Haven in a Heartless World

by John Salmon
“The family is a haven in a heartless world.” ~Attributed to Christopher Lasch   Each morning my family leaves our home and enters the discouraging, oppressive world of work or school. That may sound harsh, but true none the less…just watch the news. Students enter the “sacred halls of education” through metal detectors and security guards...
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