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Family by God's Design

Raising Families of Celebration Built on Honor & Grace

Family by God's Design

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September 2, 2013

She Said What?!

by John Salmon
My family accuses me of being “literal.”  I don’t necessarily agree with that, but I do ask a lot of questions. I really want to understand what they mean. Sometimes this has “literally” calmed my fears and saved the day (well, I think so anyway). For instance, when our children were little, my wife would...
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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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July 13, 2013

The Best Advice for Dads…Ever

by John Salmon
The other day, a new father asked me if I had any advice for him on parenting and fatherhood. I did not really think I had any unique words of wisdom. I mean, he had probably heard anything I would think to tell him. You know: ·     “Spend time with your kids now; they’ll be leaving...
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July 13, 2013

4 Steps to a Beautiful Family Day

by John Salmon
Here is a great family celebration idea based on the concept of Dr. Martin Seligman’s “Beautiful Day.” This family celebration will give your family the opportunity to spend a fun day together, celebrate one another’s strengths, and honor someone who has contributed to your family success. It does take a little planning, but even the...
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June 21, 2013

Oh Man…Over-Scheduled Again?!

by John Salmon
“Summertime and the livin’ is easy.” That may have rung true for Bess in Porgy and Bess, but summertime is anything but “livin’ easy” today. We have a constant rush of activity, even in the”long, lazy days of summer.” Children have swim practice, soccer practice, hockey conditioning, baseball practice, band camp, dance class, football conditioning,...
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June 15, 2013

Men, Build 6 Pillars of Trust

by John Salmon
Do you want a strong, lasting marriage? A marriage that fills you and your spouse with joy until “death do us part?” Do you want a marriage that will inspire your children to “never settle for less” in their own marriage? A marriage that leaves a legacy of hope and teaches positive boundaries that will...
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May 11, 2013

What Do “Twinkle Twinkle,” Oxytocin, & the Sacculus Have in Common With Family?

by John Salmon
I know, I have a long title and now I start with a story…it’s all wrong. But stay with me, please… My family has a long history with “Twinkle, twinkle little star.” It all started when my children were little and could not pronounce “twinkle.” Instead, it came out as “tinkle.” Being the loving father...
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