It is that time of year. You know, the time of year when people think about gratitude… Thanksgiving. In fact, I have seen several people posting thanks on their Facebook page each day to celebrate a month of thanksgiving. So, if you will bear with me for a moment, I want to share 8 things...

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September 28, 2013

12 More National Holidays to Celebrate Family

by John Salmon

I thought I might share a few more “National Holidays” your family might enjoy celebrating (click here and here for some other holidays to celebrate). This time I did not include any food holidays, although food compliments any celebration in my mind. These holidays are all relational and fun holidays. A couple of them even...

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August 17, 2013

Celebrate Your Family With Pie For A Year

by John Salmon

I recently came across a website that listed various “food holidays” celebrated throughout the United States. I love to celebrate…and I love to eat. So, I decided to combine food, family, and holiday celebration for a year of family celebration. However, there were so many holidays (if you think I’m making this up, visit American...

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August 3, 2013

Celebrate Family with 15 National Holidays

by John Salmon

I am amazed at the number of yearly holidays that I have never heard of. Seriously, who comes up with this stuff? For instance, you can celebrate “Name Your Car Day” in October or “Lumpy Rug Day” in May. It actually takes an act of Congress to create a National Day like the “National High...

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May 25, 2013

Memorial Day

by John Salmon

On Memorial Day we remember those who currently serve, and have served, in the military to protect our freedom. Each year I seem to grow more grateful for the sacrifices military men and women have made to grant us the freedom to raise our families in peace. Benjamin Disraeli once said that “The legacy of...

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February 6, 2013

Celebrate Lent As A Family

by John Salmon

Lent begins this week. The observance of Lent reminds us to prepare our lives for the coming Christ. Traditionally, people observe Lent by practicing some sort of fasting (giving something up), generous compassion toward others (justice), and prayer (communion with God). To me, this sounds like a great opportunity to practice grace in our family...

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February 2, 2013

Start a Revolution for Valentine’s Day!

by John Salmon

“You say you want a revolution, well, you know…we all want to change the world.”–The Beatles I have an idea…a revolutionary idea. It is not a new idea. On the contrary, it is an ancient idea written to the Ephesians some 2000 years ago by Paul, a wise Jewish evangelist. His words of love...

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December 29, 2012

Carry the Beauty of Christmas into Next Year!

by John Salmon

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas filled with family, joy, and peace. Many people enjoyed receiving presents during the Christmas season…I know I did. Even more, I enjoyed giving presents to others. I love to see peoples’ faces light up in response to a well-chosen gift. But, Christmas is more than merely exchanging material...

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December 15, 2012

Christmas Spirit? Stuck in Gridlock!

by John Salmon

I hate driving during the Christmas season. Traffic is terrible. Drivers seem more erratic, less patient, more rude, and in a rush. Every time I leave my house I end up in gridlock. If there is one thing that triggers my impatience (and there is at least one thing), it is traffic. Especially when I’m...

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December 15, 2012

Priceless Christmas Gifts…Cheap!

by John Salmon

I don’t want to say I’m a scrooge, but I do like to find a good deal, especially at Christmas time. In fact, I’d love to get each family member a great gift, one they consider priceless…and I’d like to get it inexpensively. Let me rephrase that: I’d like to get it down right cheap!...

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Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

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Celebrate Family with 15 National Holidays

Memorial Day

Celebrate Lent As A Family

Start a Revolution for Valentine’s Day!

Carry the Beauty of Christmas into Next Year!

Christmas Spirit? Stuck in Gridlock!

Priceless Christmas Gifts…Cheap!