Remember what the Blue Fairy told Pinocchio? She said, “A lie keeps growing and growing until it’s as plain as the nose on your face.” A research team from University College London recently observed that a lie also results in a declining response in our brains (Read more in How Lying Takes Our Brain Down...

Honor

April 16, 2016

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The Countercultural Message of Marriage

by John Salmon

I wonder what Jesus would say about marriage? Of course He did talk about marriage some. But, imagine if He had thrown a “section on marriage” into the Sermon on the Mount. “You have heard it said,” Jesus might begin, “That marriage will complete you and make you whole. But I say to you that...

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September 5, 2015

My Spouse an Angel? 4 Ways to Make it True

by John Salmon

One of my Facebook friends posted this pic. I love the proverb written on it: “If a man expects a woman to be an angel in his life, he must first create heaven for her…angels don’t live in hell.” I don’t know about you, but I want to live with an angel. So, I have...

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Honor

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November 29, 2014

Become the Catalyst for an Honorable Family

by John Salmon

I often speak about honoring one another in the family. However, it is just as important (maybe more important) to become a person your family can honor. In fact, if we do not become a person worthy of honor, we set the whole family up for trouble. Consider what happened in Noah’s family when he...

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November 10, 2014

A Family Night to Share Kindness

by John Salmon

We all want our children to learn kindness; so, we model and teach kindness every opportunity we get. We also want our family to grow stronger and more intimate. So, we share intimate times and grow stronger family ties. This Family Fun Night activity can help you accomplish both goals (raising kind children and growing...

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October 20, 2014

We’re Drowning Our Kids

by John Salmon

A paper published by the Making Caring Common Project reports that 48% of the 10,000 students they surveyed ranked achievement as their top priority, 30% ranked happiness as their top priority, and only 22% ranked caring as their top priority. A full 78% ranked personal achievement or personal happiness above caring! In addition, 60% thought...

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Family Shepherds

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October 4, 2014

I’m Afraid to Discipline

by John Salmon

I was speaking to a young father about parenting and discipline. He knew his children often misbehaved even when he was present; and, he wanted to learn how to “be a fun guy” while remaining an authority. As we spoke, he made a telling statement. “I have a problem being stern,” he said. “Why?” “I...

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September 6, 2014

Dear Children, The Real Reason I Make You Do Chores

by John Salmon

Children, sometimes I ask you to help around the house or in the yard. Sometimes I may even expect you to do quite a bit. So, I feel as though I need to tell you the real reason I expect you to do chores. Contrary to what you might think, it is not so I...

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June 23, 2014

Make Your Child “a Head Taller Than Himself”

by John Salmon

I enjoy learning about and teaching child development. Recently I read that “in play a child becomes a ‘head taller than himself.'” Most people probably do not use the phrase “a head taller than himself.” I had to think about what that meant; and, as I read the example, I realized it means a child...

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Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

Your Nose Is Growing…& Your Brain Is Declining

The Countercultural Message of Marriage

Brain Waves, Toddlers, & Moral Development

My Spouse an Angel? 4 Ways to Make it True

Become the Catalyst for an Honorable Family

A Family Night to Share Kindness

We’re Drowning Our Kids

I’m Afraid to Discipline

Dear Children, The Real Reason I Make You Do Chores

Make Your Child “a Head Taller Than Himself”