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July 20, 2013

10 Ways to Honor Your Family

by John Salmon
Honoring family members simplifies life. Really, it does. When family members honor one another, each person can relax in the trust of one another’s faithfulness; they can rest secure in family relationships. The whole family can walk in the freedom and openness of the truth, and celebrate the joy of being encouraged by one another’s...
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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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June 21, 2013

A Parent Stands, Stoops, & Stays

by John Salmon
I recently read a quote by Eugene Peterson from his book entitled A Long Obedience in the Same Direction. Mr. Peterson was referring to “God’s posture of blessing” when he said, “God stands– He is foundational and dependable. God stoops–He kneels to our level and meets us where we are. God stays–He sticks with us...
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April 20, 2013

5 Ways to Help Your Teen Build Identity

by John Salmon
The teen years are full of exploration and questions. Most likely, your teens will even engage you in “discussions” about the answers to those questions. You will watch, listen, and discuss questions like: What values do I believe? What career will I pursue? What lifestyle will I live? What kind of person do I want...
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April 1, 2012

4 Skills to Increase Positive Family Interactions

by John Salmon
I have discovered four skills that help limit misunderstandings and disagreements in our home. Honestly, I’m still a beginner in the practice of these four skills, but I have found them very helpful none the less. I’d like to share them with you because I think you will find them helpful as well. The first...
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January 7, 2012

Children: Jesus is in the House

by John Salmon
My wife and I enjoy visiting family and friends. We also enjoy having family and friends visit our home. But, imagine what would happen if you were to visit my home and I answered the door saying, “Quit knocking so loud. I’m not deaf you know.” As you step into my house, I demand that...
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October 22, 2011

Protect Your Child From Depression-Part 1

by John Salmon
Children receive a series of immunizations to protect them from diseases such as the measles, mumps, rubella, and polio. They even get vaccinated against the chicken pox. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could immunize our children against depression? After all, a growing number of people struggle with depression…and, at a younger age. I realize that...
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