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September 2, 2014

“Thin Places” at Family Camp-2014

by John Salmon
My family and I just returned home from Family Camp at Camp Christian. We go every year…and every year we enjoy great fellowship of other families, moving worship, and wonderful teaching. This year, Rob Grandi was the speaker. He spoke of family as the “most important place on earth.” In one of Rob’s messages, he...
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August 18, 2014

Arghh Matey, Send Your Family on a Treasure Hunt

by John Salmon
Pirates always seem to have fun in the movies. They search for treasure and share fun times together. (I realize the realism of the movies may be somewhat lacking, but we want families to have fun not suffer scurvy or malaria.) This family fun night will allow your family to “sail the high seas” of...
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August 11, 2014

Finish Your Family Business

by John Salmon
“Shave and a haircut, two….” I hate it when things are left unfinished. Anything left unfinished sticks with us; we long for someone to finish it. “A, B, C, D, E, F….” Feel that desire to finish it? You may have already finished both of these unfinished phrases already. Chances are you will finish each...
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August 9, 2014

10 Family Sayings You Can Take to the Bank

by John Salmon
There are certain phrases that every family needs to practice on a consistent basis. These sayings are priceless. You can take them to the bank–the Family Bank of Honor that is–and get a great return on your investment. So, here is an investment challenge: make an intentional effort to include these phrases in your daily interactions with...
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August 4, 2014

Discover Your Inner Musician for a Family Fun Night

by John Salmon
Everyone loves music. Whether you find the joy of music through singing, playing, dancing or listening, we all have an inner rhythm and harmony. Really, it’s true. If your heart beats and you breathe rhythmically in and out, you have rhythm. If you can walk through a revolving door without getting hurt, you got rhythm....
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August 4, 2014

There’s a New Teacher in Town…Get to Know Him

by John Salmon
I have observed a new teacher in town interacting with our children. This teacher is a pro…incredible, amazingly effective. He actively engages our children to get them involved in the learning process. Children learn under his tutelage without even knowing it; and, even more amazing, they have fun doing it! This teacher gets children to...
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August 2, 2014

Begin Operation M.O.R.E. in Your Family

by John Salmon
I have begun a covert operation in my home and with my family. I have named it Operation M.O.R.E. for More Oxytocin Release Events (MORE). I have left the operation covert at the time so I can assess the impact of my actions. After the initial evaluation, I plan on taking this operation public and...
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July 31, 2014

Bake Your Way to a Family Fun Night

by John Salmon
Baking together is a great way to celebrate family.  Gather your family into the kitchen to bake a pie, a cake, cookies, bread, or all of the above. Decide ahead of time what you would like to bake and gather the ingredients. Let each family member participate in “the mixing of the ingredients” and “taste-testing”...
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July 27, 2014

A Great Way to Win an Argument

by John Salmon
If you have been married for any length of time, you know that arguments happen. If you have ever parented a teen, you definitely know that arguments happen. And arguments escalate. Each person conspires to make the other person understand “what I’m saying.” Defensiveness increases. Voices get louder. Heart rates begin to increase. Breathing accelerates....
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July 21, 2014

6 Phrases to Avoid in Families

by John Salmon
I remember the saying, “If you don’t have anything good to say, don’t say anything at all.” I see the truth of that statement more and more as I age. Some things are just better left unsaid. Here are six phrases that are better left unsaid in families. These phrases can devastate family relationship and...
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