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...

Celebration Grace

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

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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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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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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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February 23, 2015

Trying Out for Family Happiness

by John Salmon

We all want to live in a happy family. Happy families enjoy one another’s company more than unhappy families do. They resolve arguments and outside stresses more quickly and easily as well. Happy families produce happy people. Happiness is good for us, too. People who learn the skills of happiness tend to become more successful....

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February 21, 2015

Family Fun When it’s Blah Outside

by John Salmon

It can be tough to find a fun family activity when it’s cold or rainy outside. But, never fear. This idea will provide a full day of family fun for the price of going out to dinner as a family. No, it’s not dinner. It lasts longer than dinner, giving you more for your money....

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February 14, 2015

Hide-N-Seek with a Twist

by John Salmon

What do you get when you cross hide-n-seek with a treasure hunt? A fun family activity entitled “Hide-N-Seek with a Twist.” (I know the title is not all that exciting, but the activity is a blast!) This family activity involves hiding, finding, and the treasure of affirmations. Here is how it works. Each family member...

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February 7, 2015

A Family Fun Night with Amazing Health Benefits

by John Salmon

Did you know… Drinkable chocolate was used in France during the 17th century to fight against fits of anger? Today, research has confirmed that chocolate reduces the level of stress hormones in people highly stressed, which may reduce anger in such situations. Antioxidants in hot cocoa are almost twice as strong as red wine, two...

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January 24, 2015

Set a Goal and Get Happy

by John Salmon

I want my family to live in a happy home. Who am I kidding? I want to live in a happy home! I want to come home to a place filled with happy people. Happy families resolve stress more quickly. They find family time more enjoyable. They laugh more. But, happy families do not just...

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Celebration Family Shepherds Honor

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Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

We Have a New Cat…

Keep Curiosity Alive in Mom & Dad

The Family That Laughs Together…

Family Fun Without the Box Office Expense

Four Ways to Fill Your Family with Meaning

Trying Out for Family Happiness

Family Fun When it’s Blah Outside

Hide-N-Seek with a Twist

A Family Fun Night with Amazing Health Benefits

Set a Goal and Get Happy