15 49.0138 8.38624 arrow 0 both 0 4000 1 0 horizontal https://www.honorgracecelebrate.com 300 4000 - 0

Family by God's Design

Raising Families of Celebration Built on Honor & Grace

Family by God's Design

Tag / intimacy
February 8, 2025
0 comment

The Danger of the “Little White Lie”…& What to Do About It

by John Salmon
Have you ever lied to your spouse? Maybe not a “big lie” but a “little, white lie”? Or, perhaps more likely, a lie of omission? If you have, you’re not alone. Generally speaking, people become “less than honest” with their spouse in response to fear. Specifically, we may fear being evaluated or judged. As a...
-Read More-
Family Shepherds
        
January 27, 2025
0 comment

Savor the Ones You Love

by John Salmon
One of my favorite aspects of family gatherings arises when people start reliving shared memories. Everybody laughs about the joyous memories…and eyes often glisten at recalled losses. Sometimes the memories start off disastrous but end up being a time of laughter and connection. Many times, families even recall the joyous memories at difficult times to...
-Read More-
Celebration
        
January 7, 2025
0 comment

The Complaint Vs. Compliment Rumble

by John Salmon
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying “You catch more flies with honey than vinegar.” I’m not hunting flies, but this saying is also true when it comes to healthy marriages. Well, I don’t mean the “honey & vinegar thing.” I mean the meaning rings true. You know, compliments (honey) strengthen marriages better than vinegar (complaints). ...
-Read More-
Honor
           
December 14, 2024
0 comment

An Invitation

by John Salmon
Families benefit from phrases that begin with “Let us…” or “Let’s….” “Let us” offers an invitation to engage with one another, to do something together. It is an invitation to a deeper relationship. Sometimes the invitation accompanies fun. Sometimes the invitation comes with work. Even if the invitation suggests a work activity, it implies that...
-Read More-
Celebration    Grace    Honor
        
November 25, 2024
0 comment

Is Saying “Thank You” Really THAT Important in Families?

by John Salmon
Have you ever wanted to just hear the words ” thank you” from a family member? After all, a little thanks would help you feel appreciated and add joy to your life, right? If you’ve had that desire, you’re not alone. In fact, research conducted by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign confirms your sentiment and...
-Read More-
Family Shepherds    Honor
           
September 28, 2024
0 comment

The Power of Belonging

by John Salmon
A family ought to be a place where each person feels they belong. Each person—mother, father, son, daughter, young, and old—needs to know they belong, that they are accepted and valued by one another. Having that sense of belonging in the home helps us navigate the world with greater confidence and assurance. It empowers us...
-Read More-
Celebration    Family Shepherds    Honor
        
September 8, 2024
0 comment

What I Like Most About Family Camp

by John Salmon
The theme of family camp (and even the theme of the whole year at Camp Christian) was “Selfless” in 2024.  I love the theme of “Selfless” for family camp. In fact, “Selfless” is foundational to healthy families. Those families that know how to practice a “selfless” lifestyle experience the joy of true connection and intimacy....
-Read More-
Family Shepherds    Grace
        
June 17, 2024
0 comment

Marriage Advice from Couples Married 40+ Years

by John Salmon
Maintaining a healthy, happy marriage can prove challenging in a world focused on self, personal career, instant gratification, and “me.” It actually requires a shift in focus. This begs the question: what is the “secret” of a healthy, happy marriage? That’s what researchers asked 180 couples who had enjoyed a healthy, 40-plus year marriage. Here...
-Read More-
Celebration    Honor
        
1 2 … 30