“Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.” Paul in Romans 15:7 Family members accept one another. We do so by allowing each family member into our heart with the intent of showing them kindness. That sounds obvious, doesn’t it? Perhaps if we add a few words–family...

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June 6, 2011

A Leader in Submission

by John Salmon

“Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” -Ephesians 5:21 I realize that our society tends to downplay “submission.” We don’t see submission as an admired trait. In fact, we don’t even like the word “submission.” We avoid it, degrade it, make light of it. Rarely do we receive a compliment like, “You are...

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February 12, 2011

My Michelangelo

by John Salmon

Michelangelo is quoted as saying, “I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.” I love that quote. Researchers describe a Michelangelo effect between spouses when one spouse brings out the best, the angel, in the other. My wife is my Michelangelo. Other people look at me and see a...

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January 3, 2011

New Year’s Vision

by John Salmon

As New Year’s Day approached, I thought about the past year and the coming year, what I accomplished during 2010 and what I hope to accomplish over 2011. (I used to make resolutions…until I made the resolution to make no resolution, which, by the way, is the only resolution I have ever kept.) After reviewing...

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Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

Accepting Family Members Unconditionally

A Leader in Submission

My Michelangelo

New Year’s Vision