Infants need their parents. Their parents feed them, bathe them, change their diapers, clothe them, help them get to sleep, calm them, and so on. In spite of all this effort from parents, I’ve never heard an infant tell his mother, “I see you’re busy with dinner, Mom. Don’t worry about my bottle. I’m hungry,...

May 22, 2011

A Carnival of Parents

by John Salmon

I enjoyed a day at a local amusement park with my family this weekend. My daughters are getting older now and they spend much of the day with their friends; but, we still eat supper together and meet throughout the day. Their independence does allow me and my wife to enjoy time together. It also allows...

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Family Shepherds

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April 16, 2011

Your Child’s Currency for Love

by John Salmon

Children have two currencies for love: TIME and ATTENTION. When parents give time and attention to their child, the child believes he has a place of importance and value in his parents’ lives. Unfortunately, parents often get so caught up in their busy lives that they only give their children distracted attention. Distracted attention is half-hearted...

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Family Shepherds

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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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Celebration Grace Honor

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January 22, 2011

The Full Extent of Love

by John Salmon

Preparing for a Sunday School lesson based on John 13 caused me to pause…and think. John 13 describes the story of Jesus washing His disciples’ feet. One reason He washed their feet was to “show them the full extent of His love.” As several of my friends like to say, “That raises a question.” What...

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Grace Honor

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December 19, 2010

Traditions…Let’s Celebrate

by John Salmon

Christmas traditions…watching Christmas specials on TV, setting up a Christmas tree, listening to Christmas songs, singing Christmas carols, setting up a manger scene, spending money to buy gifts, sharing cookies, sending cards, opening gifts, attending Christmas eve services, etc., etc. I’m sure we all have numerous Christmas traditions that we enjoy. I know a family...

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Celebration

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September 12, 2010

Going Home

by John Salmon

My aunt completed her journey on earth and crossed the finish line to heaven this week. She had been a missionary for near thirty years. She left for the mission field when I was in my late teens. Two memories stand out when I think of my aunt. The first “stand-out memory” occurred when my...

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Grace Honor

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Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

7 Ways to Teach Dependability

A Carnival of Parents

Your Child’s Currency for Love

Family, A Haven in a Heartless World

The Full Extent of Love

Traditions…Let’s Celebrate

Going Home