Remember the age when your children started asking questions? I don’t mean when they asked one or two questions. I’m talking about the age in which they did nothing but ask questions every waking hour of every day. They asked about everything. They even asked questions about the questions! It was a constant barrage of...

Family Shepherds Honor

August 19, 2017

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Your Spouse & Challenges

by John Salmon

I live in Pittsburgh, PA. So, any time I see or hear about a study conducted by one of the universities in the area it catches my eye, especially when it deals with family. Recently, a study by Carnegie Mellon University caught my eye. This study focused on the impact of spousal support and opportunities....

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August 12, 2017

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R-E-S-P-E-C-T

by John Salmon

Remember Aretha Franklin’s song? “All I’m askin’ for is a little respect…R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Find out what it means to me….” (Listen to Aretha Franklin explain it.) Our spouse, our children, and our parents are still asking for “a little respect.” They still want us to “find out what it means” for them. In fact, respect is foundational...

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August 5, 2017

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Beatitudes for a Happy Family

by John Salmon

Happy the family in which all family members recognize their deep need to receive and give love and acceptance. They will experience the true joys of intimate family relationships. Happy the family who openly shares emotions with one another, embracing one another in times of sorrow and pain, and celebrating one another in times...

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July 24, 2017

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The T.A.P. Garden Could Save Your Marriage

by John Salmon

A couple of friends recently went to Haiti with Team Tassy to “Run Across Haiti.” His wife sent beautiful pictures and wonderful descriptions of the work they did while in Haiti. One post in particular caught my attention. I wanted to share it with you. With her permission (thank you Kristen Mauclair), here it is…a...

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July 11, 2017

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My Cell Phone is Ripping Me Off!!

by John Salmon

Let me just give you the quote right here, at the beginning of the blog. “The mere presence of one’s smartphone reduces available cognitive capacity and impairs cognitive functioning, even though people feel they’re giving their full attention and focus to the task at hand.” This is the finding of a study out of the...

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June 26, 2017

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Raise Kinder Children

by John Salmon

Want to raise kinder children? Me, too! A recent study (Reading May Make Us Kinder, Students Research Into Fiction Habits and Personality Types Reveals) conducted by a post-graduate student at Kingston University suggests a simple way to do it! The study asked 123 adults their preference: reading fiction or watching TV. The same adults were...

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June 5, 2017

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A 30-Day Family Happiness Challenge

by John Salmon

We all want happy families. In fact, I’m implementing a 30-day family happiness challenge in my home and I’d like to invite you to join along. It really isn’t all that hard. But, it will demand doing certain things every day for 30 days. So, set the reminder on your phone, write them on a...

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May 20, 2017

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The Power of Action

by John Salmon

My family likes to tease me…sometimes. It’s all in love and we all have fun…. Nonetheless, they like to mess with me. Don’t feel bad; I do give them reason. For instance, they tease me when I announce “I’m going to bed” but remain seated in the family room talking and watching TV. After a...

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May 15, 2017

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A Math Equation to Save Your Marriage (& it’s not new math!)

by John Salmon

I have a friend who loves math. Me? …Not so much. But, I love this equation. It is practical and user friendly. Anyone can do it and the results are amazing. Here it is: 10 X 32 + 1 = A More Intimate Marriage! This formula will do wonders for your marriage. Let me explain...

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Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

The Most Important Questions Your Children Never Asked

Your Spouse & Challenges

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Beatitudes for a Happy Family

The T.A.P. Garden Could Save Your Marriage

My Cell Phone is Ripping Me Off!!

Raise Kinder Children

A 30-Day Family Happiness Challenge

The Power of Action

A Math Equation to Save Your Marriage (& it’s not new math!)