I love the Disney animation “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”—a classic story of jealousy turned to hatred, the love that battle against that hatred, and the final victory of “true love’s kiss.” Although this classic, an adaptation of an even older Grimm fairy tale, was released in 1937, it is still reenacted every day...

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February 23, 2013

Are You Giving Your Family A Mud Bath?

by John Salmon

I remember giving my children baths when they were infants. They loved to play with the bubbles and the little toys we put in the tub. Sometimes, we would come home from a hard day of play and they would be so filthy a bath just wouldn’t cut it. You know the days: days when...

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February 16, 2013

Family–Coal or Diamonds?

by John Salmon

Imagine a lump of coal and a diamond ring. Both are composed of carbon and both serve a unique purpose. If a chunk of coal remains buried under 435,113 pounds of pressure per square inch and remains at temperatures of about 752 degrees Fahrenheit, its carbon composition purifies and its structure modifies to form a...

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February 2, 2013

Start a Revolution for Valentine’s Day!

by John Salmon

“You say you want a revolution, well, you know…we all want to change the world.”–The Beatles I have an idea…a revolutionary idea. It is not a new idea. On the contrary, it is an ancient idea written to the Ephesians some 2000 years ago by Paul, a wise Jewish evangelist. His words of love...

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January 26, 2013

5 Tips To Create A Family Rhythm

by John Salmon

Ever have one of those days when nothing your family does seems to go as planned? I have. Every interaction feels disjointed, out of sync, confused, out of sorts. Everything discussion seems to jumble together and even the simplest task becomes difficult. The emotional and physical needs and desires of each family member seem to pile...

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January 19, 2013

Build A Family Legacy of Hospitality

by John Salmon

One evening while in college, a friend, his girlfriend, and I were invited to enjoy dinner at the home of my friend’s grandmother. While she fixed dinner, someone knocked on the door. We opened the door to discover a traveling salesman advertising his wares…vacuums in this case. My friend’s grandmother invited him in and allowed...

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January 12, 2013

Now That’s A Legacy!

by John Salmon

I have heard adults talking about children and making statements like, “He’s got an anger problem, just like his father…” or, “She’s a gossip, just like her mother…” or, “He is so selfish. His grandmother was the same way.” What a terrible family legacy to pass on to our children! I don’t know about you,...

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December 29, 2012

Carry the Beauty of Christmas into Next Year!

by John Salmon

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas filled with family, joy, and peace. Many people enjoyed receiving presents during the Christmas season…I know I did. Even more, I enjoyed giving presents to others. I love to see peoples’ faces light up in response to a well-chosen gift. But, Christmas is more than merely exchanging material...

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December 15, 2012

Priceless Christmas Gifts…Cheap!

by John Salmon

I don’t want to say I’m a scrooge, but I do like to find a good deal, especially at Christmas time. In fact, I’d love to get each family member a great gift, one they consider priceless…and I’d like to get it inexpensively. Let me rephrase that: I’d like to get it down right cheap!...

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December 8, 2012

Family Christmas Tree Values

by John Salmon

We decorated our Christmas tree last week. I love our family time decorating the tree. We put on Christmas music while we work together decorating the tree, sipping hot chocolate, and joking around. I always joke about not getting a Christmas tree, but I love the Christmas tree. I hope that, in the long run,...

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Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

Nourish the Snow White in Your Life

Are You Giving Your Family A Mud Bath?

Family–Coal or Diamonds?

Start a Revolution for Valentine’s Day!

5 Tips To Create A Family Rhythm

Build A Family Legacy of Hospitality

Now That’s A Legacy!

Carry the Beauty of Christmas into Next Year!

Priceless Christmas Gifts…Cheap!

Family Christmas Tree Values