Cell phones, computers, and other technology have many benefits when we carefully manage their use. However, technology devices seem to be taking over our lives. Check out these mobile device statistics I recently read (7 Important Reasons to Unplug): • 84% of cell phone users claim they could not go a single day without their...

May 4, 2015

A Family Activity that “Does All That”?

by John Salmon

Would you like a great family activity filled with fun? One that gives you and your family lots of fresh air and a little fun exercise? An activity that can help your family grow more intimate and your children more mature? An afternoon activity to bring a smile to everyone’s faces and give each person...

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Celebration Family Shepherds

family fun night family intimacy family relationships fun play

May 3, 2015

We Have a New Cat…

by John Salmon

My family just got a new kitten. My wife loves kittens so we have had a cat (or two) most of our married life. My daughters also love kittens. They laugh, giggle, “ooh,” and “aww” as the cats play or snuggle up. I don’t tell them, but I kind of like cats too. I don’t...

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Celebration Grace

chores comfort compassion emotions family intimacy fun play responsibility

April 27, 2015

Keep Curiosity Alive in Mom & Dad

by John Salmon

People love babies. Just watch a group of women talking around one baby. Everyone chatters away until the baby utters a single monosyllabic sound while waving his arm. Suddenly, all chatter stops and everyone’s eyes turn to the baby. Curious gazes watch to see what the baby will do next. Then, as the baby makes...

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Family Shepherds Honor

curiosity emotions family intimacy fun intimacy play

April 25, 2015

Happy Families Smell

by John Salmon

I don’t mean “smell” as an adjective. Maybe I should finish the title…“Happy Families Stop to Smell the Roses.” Yeah, that would be better but…too late. Anyway, if you want to come home to a happy family, teach your spouse and kids to slow down. Teach them to appreciate the world around them. Show them...

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Celebration

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April 20, 2015

“Steak” Your Claim on Family Dinner

by John Salmon

Have you seen the advertisement for the “Delmio Pepper Hacker”? I want to purchase one. Watch the 2-minute video advertisement and see if you might like one for your family as well. You know, you can reclaim dinner time without the Delmio Pepper Hacker. You can establish dinner time as a tech-free time—no technology at...

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Celebration Honor

connection family intimacy family meals family relationships technology

April 13, 2015

The Family That Laughs Together…

by John Salmon

My family loves to laugh. Just last Friday we were walking back to the car after eating dinner at a local fish fry when my daughter said something that struck her older sister’s funny bone. She started laughing. She laughed so hard we had to stop walking to allow her to wipe tears of laughter...

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Celebration Grace

emotions family intimacy fun laugh memories safety security

April 11, 2015

Family Fun Without the Box Office Expense

by John Salmon

I love to go to the movies and the theater. But, it can be expensive to take the whole family to the movies today. Maybe you have had the same thought and would like to have a family theatrical experience without the box office expense once in a while. Like me, you may be looking for...

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Celebration

family fun night family intimacy fun laugh play

March 14, 2015

Four Ways to Fill Your Family with Meaning

by John Salmon

Feel happiness. Experience less stress, less anxiety, and less depression. Discover more control in your life. Sound good? Research suggests you can experience these things by adding meaning to your life. When we become part of something bigger than ourselves we find meaning…and meaning contributes to greater happiness. Specifically, adding meaning to our lives, becoming...

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Celebration

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March 9, 2015

Happy Families Bounce Back

by John Salmon

I have heard people say “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” I’m not sure I like that saying, but there is some truth in it. Not only will it you stronger, it will make you happier as well. That’s right. Happy people are resilient people. Happy people bounce back. They learn from adversity and...

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Celebration Family Shepherds

confidence encouragement family intimacy happiness identity resilience

Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

Welcome to the Dead Zone

A Family Activity that “Does All That”?

We Have a New Cat…

Keep Curiosity Alive in Mom & Dad

Happy Families Smell

“Steak” Your Claim on Family Dinner

The Family That Laughs Together…

Family Fun Without the Box Office Expense

Four Ways to Fill Your Family with Meaning

Happy Families Bounce Back