We lived in a second floor apartment and I had fallen down the stairs. I remember sitting on the bottom step, about four-years-old, crying and holding my leg as my mother sat next to me. With gentle words and a soft touch, she comforted me and assured that I was not hurt too badly. My...

Grace Honor

October 13, 2012

My Mom Kept That…Art?

by John Salmon

My daughter took a pottery class in 6th grade. You can see the beautiful pottery she made in her class in the picture to the left. Her grandmother (my mother) visited us soon after she finished the class. While visiting, she noticed and admired the pottery my daughter had made. While encouraging my daughter’s talent,...

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July 7, 2012

Parenting Preschoolers, Marshmallows, & Success

by John Salmon

What does parenting preschoolers, eating marshmallows, and success have in common? Apparently a lot. Daniel Goleman describes a fascinating study involving preschoolers and marshmallows. A researcher engaged a 4-to-6-year-old in play. After a short time, he told the child he had an errand to run. He plopped a marshmallow on the table and said, “If...

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May 5, 2012

5 Celebration Ideas for Mother’s Day

by John Salmon

This year Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 13th. Maybe you already have a plan to honor your mother. But, in case you have not finalized you plans (or maybe you don’t have a clue), here are a few ideas to consider. · Get your mother a carnation. I know, it is simple and traditional…...

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March 27, 2011

Family: Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts

by John Salmon

Recently I have read and heard several discussions about prioritizing love for spouse or love for children. Should we prioritize spouse or children? Is family focused around marriage or parenting? Do we create a “kid-centered family” or a “marriage-centered family?” Those siding with the parenting-focused, “kid-centered family” emphasize that we only have our children at...

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January 22, 2011

Family Shepherds

by John Salmon

I began to contemplate parenting while working with children and families in an inner city community, before I had any children of my own. Even then, I began to wonder how parents could successfully guide their children through such a dangerous maze of worldly distractions. I began to study this question even more when my...

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October 4, 2010

Keep Your Mother Off Your Back

by John Salmon

Have you ever wanted to get your mother off your back and get more of what you want? Well, here’s a simple 3-step plan. First, do what’s expected. I mean do the bare minimum. We all have a responsibility in making our household a good place to live, a happy place to hang. So, do...

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Family Shepherds Honor

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Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

Mom & The Power of Gentleness

My Mom Kept That…Art?

Parenting Preschoolers, Marshmallows, & Success

5 Celebration Ideas for Mother’s Day

Family: Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts

Family Shepherds

Keep Your Mother Off Your Back