Family by God&#039;s Design

Need a Brain Reset?

Life in today’s world is more stressful than ever. And that stress sneaks into our families. We see it displayed in increased agitation, disagreements, and feelings of disconnection. But a recent review of over 100 brain-imaging studies reveals a way to reset our brains. And, it can have an effect in as little as 3...

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June 8, 2026

Adjusting to a Changing World

Scientists believe that human beings were designed for a different type of world than the one in which we live. They believe our bodies function most effectively when we live in a world of movement, nature, and short bursts of energy. Unfortunately, we now live in a world that encourages us to sit still—sit still...

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August 11, 2025

Nature, a Chat, & Family

I read the summaries of two studies, and I’d like to share the results with you and your family. The first study involved over 220 participants in a program of weekly “nature-based activities” for either 1 to 4 weeks, 5 to 8 weeks, or 9 to 12 weeks. The “nature-based activities” included one of three...

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September 14, 2024

A “Very Good Indeed” Relationship

“God saw all that He had made, and it was very good indeed.” The earth, the sky, the waters, the birds, the fish, the animals, the people…it was “very good indeed.” Not only was each aspect of creation individually “very good indeed,” but how each part interacted with and related to every other part was...