My father passed away this week. He passed away like his father before him and his father’s father before him. One day I will also pass away, I suppose. It happens to all of us…if we live long enough (lol). That doesn’t make it any less heart wrenching when you lose a loved one. We...

Honor

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June 16, 2025

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In Your Marriage, Don’t Say This…Say That

by John Salmon

If you’ve married for any length of time, you have probably discovered that some statements hurt your marital relationships while others strengthen your marital relationship. Some are subtle, even somewhat surprising. Some are quite obvious. But learning the difference between statements that hurt your marriage and statements that damage your marriage will make the difference...

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May 24, 2025

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*To Calm A Quarrel

by John Salmon

“A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.” (Proverbs 15:18, NIV) In our culture the demand to be heard is strong, even overpowering at times. Perhaps this demand to be heard has grown in response to a lack of listening that manifests itself in rejection, oppression, disregarding of...

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Grace Honor

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May 19, 2025

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*A Fellow-Heir

by John Salmon

Women have always had a special standing in the heart of God. Men may have, at times, attempted to make them second-class citizens, but God has always held women in high esteem. He created women with a special purpose, a purpose that has often been misconstrued. Specifically, He created women as a “suitable helper” (Genesis...

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Book Reviews Honor

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May 5, 2025

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Don’t Kill the Messenger

by John Salmon

The green dragon opened one eye before quickly raising his head. He sniffed the air as his eyes darted around the room. Something was amiss. Something posed a threat to the relationship that the dragon jealously guarded. He nudges his master, even blows a little smoke in his direction. His master now has a choice:...

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Grace Honor

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May 3, 2025

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Make the Gracious Choice

by John Salmon

I often feel overwhelmed by the constant criticism, contempt, and name-calling I hear in the news. And…I don’t think I’m alone. I hear many others talk about feeling discouraged as they watch this as well. What we hear in news stories is one thing. What I find even more discouraging is how many people come...

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Family Shepherds Honor

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April 26, 2025

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Mom’s Doing the Heavy Work, Carrying the Load

by John Salmon

I almost hate to write this blog. The information forces me to look at myself and consider…do I need to make some changes? Am I part of this statistic? Does my wife notice? But I get ahead of myself. Let me explain. Research from the University of Bath and the University of Melbourn revealed that...

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Family Shepherds Honor

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March 29, 2025

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Beware of Friends When…

by John Salmon

We all need friends. Even married couples need more friends than just their spouse. Our friends provide support, companionship, and joy. However, we must exercise caution in our friendships, especially when we’re married. If not, the boundaries between friendship and romance may begin to blur and damage our marriages. If not addressed, the friendship may...

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March 15, 2025

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Your Stress & Your Spouse’s Happiness

by John Salmon

Does stress ever impact your marriage and family life? Maybe you’re feeling the impact of stress on your family right now. I know stress impacts my marriage and family. But I have some good news. Research completed by the University of California, Davis, offers some helpful advice. In this study, the researchers analyzed 321 adults...

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Celebration Honor

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March 8, 2025

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Money & the Root of Marital Conflict?

by John Salmon

I often hear people say that money is “the issue that is most often at the root of marital problems.” I agree that money gives rise to many problems, but I don’t believe it is the root of those problems. It is not the money in and of itself that creates the problem. Yes, money...

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Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

A Place at the Table

In Your Marriage, Don’t Say This…Say That

*To Calm A Quarrel

*A Fellow-Heir

Don’t Kill the Messenger

Make the Gracious Choice

Mom’s Doing the Heavy Work, Carrying the Load

Beware of Friends When…

Your Stress & Your Spouse’s Happiness

Money & the Root of Marital Conflict?