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Family by God's Design

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Family by God's Design

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November 5, 2016
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Are You Robbing Your Child?

by John Salmon
I noticed it first at Kennywood, a local amusement park near my home. A young boy (I would guess 6- or 7-years-old) stood in line with his father while waiting for a ride. The boy was desperately trying to gain his father’s attention. He hung on his father’s arm, pulled his father’s shirt, called out...
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Family Shepherds    Honor
           
September 17, 2016
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Saved From the Tyranny of the Family Label

by John Salmon
Growing up in a family we often find ourselves socialized into particular roles. Family members get “pigeon-holed” as the scapegoat, the smart one, the trouble-maker, the helper, the athlete, etc. Those labels shape how we think. When we are treated like a helper, we grow to think of ourselves as a helper. When constantly treated...
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Grace    Honor
           
September 12, 2016
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In Family It’s Survival of the Contented

by John Salmon
Cornell University recently completed an interesting study about the “evolutionary advantage” of a positive attitude. They were able to simulate 40 generations of people while looking at the impact of attitude on survival. (Read a review here.) The results suggested that those who survived for multiple generations: Attached more importance to long-term happiness than to...
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Celebration    Honor
           
August 29, 2016
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The First Step in Effective Discipline

by John Salmon
I read a blog from Greater Good entitled What Happens to Kids When Parents Fight. It is an excellent article and well worth the read. You can read it by clicking here. The author notes that children pay close attention to their parents’ emotions. They carefully observe their parents’ interactions and determine how safe the...
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Family Shepherds
           
August 22, 2016
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You Gotta Be Kiddin’ Me

by John Salmon
I’m really not surprised by the findings of this study when I think about it…but it took four studies to bring this information to light. Unfortunately, it seems to be some of the common knowledge that has been lost over the last several generations. Research out of the University of Chicago—Booth School of Business explored...
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Grace    Honor
           
August 8, 2016
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The Healthy Balance of Family

by John Salmon
Establishing a healthy family is a balancing act. It requires finding the best blend between diametrically opposed traits. For instance, a healthy family finds balance in at least these three areas: A healthy family lives in the balance between structure and freedom. Too much structure and a family becomes rigid. Spontaneous fun and laughter disappear....
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Celebration    Honor
              
July 11, 2016
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Changing the World: Families Sharing Grace

by John Salmon
Watching the news today saddens me. The world is troubled. Vengeance, power grabbing, and insecure self-obsession have reached an all-time high. They have hit the streets in our communities…and our communities have become more dangerous and isolated as a result. They roam the halls in our schools…and our children suffer, even going from class to...
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