Encourage a Dad Today!
I was the lone female at a men’s conference... a rare opportunity to speak. As I stood at the podium I saw the faces of some men whom I knew, whose wives and kids I also knew.
I was aware of some of the challenges in their homes. Yet as I looked out I saw men who truly wanted... >Read More
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better parenting,
Family,
father's day,
fathers,
gail rodgers,
parenting
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Lost Boys (and Girls)
He was 52 and his father in his mid-70’s when they learned about each other. No kidding – they had each lived all those years without knowing the other one existed. Well, the son, whose name was John, knew he had a father, or had at one time, but his mother had told him that his father had died... >Read More
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becoming a christian,
come home,
faith & spirituality,
Family,
lost,
prodigal son,
reconciliation,
reunite
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10 Tips for a Less Stressful Holiday
Does your Christmas spirit get lost in the frenzy this time of year? Is your household so hectic during December that it could drive even Bob Cratchit to tear out his hair? Well, you might as well face the fact that not even the Grinch can stop Christmas from coming; so we must learn strategies for surviving the holidays with... >Read More
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character development,
Christmas,
Culture,
Family,
family values,
healthy marriage,
marriage,
Marsha Jordan,
Men,
parenting essentials,
priorities,
stress,
Women
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Have a New Teenager by Friday
I truly believe that Leman’s “Have a New X by Friday” series is really just a gimmick. I don’t mean that in a bad way. It’s his way of capturing your attention: if you drastically change the way you act as a parent, a wife, a friend, then you will see dramatic changes quickly in those you love. He’s... >Read More
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adolescent,
advice,
attitude issues,
better parenting,
character development,
Family,
parenting,
parenting essentials,
sheila wray gregoire,
teen,
teenager,
values
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Holidays Hard On Love?
Did you realize that the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas is the time spouses and family members are most ignored? Why? We get so busy doing things for our families that we don't take the time to spend with them. So take a few moments and express your devotion to each other.
Are you mutually devoted? Then declare it! There... >Read More
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Christmas,
Claudia Arp,
commitment,
communication,
David Arp,
Family,
forgiveness,
healthy marriage,
intimacy,
marriage,
Men,
priorities,
protecting your marriage,
sex and love,
Thanksgiving,
values,
Women,
women and men
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Facebook for Couples: 8 Things to Do Today
If you've been married for more than a couple of days you've probably already figured out that communication in marriage is really important. Being intentional about the way you communicate with your spouse sets a firm foundation for a solid relationship. The same rules apply when it comes to using Facebook once you're married. Facebook is...... >Read More
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communication,
Facebook,
Family,
family values,
FamilyLife Favs,
healthy marriage,
improving your marriage,
issues,
Jason & Kelli Krafsky,
newlywed,
priorities,
protecting your marriage,
re-marriage,
resolving conflict
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Be Time Creative
You know, I keep on emphasizing this and hammering it home: it takes time, and be creative with your time. This is probably one of the last segments we’ll spend on this, but I want to give you two examples.
Look at flowers and bugs through a magnifying glass. You will be amazed how impressed you will be with the... >Read More
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ask questions,
children,
communication,
creative parenting,
Family,
Josh McDowell Ministry,
parenting
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Embracing my Depression
Depression is much more common that I expected. I remember being at... >more
Take A Road Trip This Summer
Don’t worry about record-breaking gas prices. The U.S. Energy Information Administration estimates... >more
What Do You Fear?
