I’ve been reading and thinking about gratitude lately. The more I learn, the more amazed I become. Gratitude has a powerful impact on the health and happiness of our families. So, I thought I’d share a little about what gratitude is…and what it is not. Then offer a gratitude challenge for your family…if you’re up...

July 27, 2020

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A Challenge for Families of Teens

by John Salmon

The media often tells us about the challenge of teens. We hear about their fluctuating moods, out-of-control hormones, and risky behaviors. We raise concerns about the prevalence ratings of teen sexual activity, drug use, or bullying. But maybe these stories sell our teens short. Maybe there is much more to our teens than the media...

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September 11, 2017

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An Environmental Concern Hits Close to Home

by John Salmon

We hear a lot about the environment these days. Just do a google search on “environmental concerns” and around 12,900,000 links come up in a mere .87 seconds. We worry about the polar bears’ habitat, the impact of wasting water and not recycling, and the consequences of global climate change on nature’s backdrop. These are...

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Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

A Gratitude Practice…Are You Up to the Challenge?

A Challenge for Families of Teens

An Environmental Concern Hits Close to Home