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Thankful Thursdays {February 27, 2014 edition}
It’s time for another Thankful Thursday, where we simply ask for your prayer requests. This week, we are asking for some attribute of God for which you are thankful. Part of our prayers should be that we praise God, so what is an attribute of God that you are thankful for? Share in the comments! NOTE: The prayer for this week will be at about 9PM (Central time) this evening, so leave your comments before then, please. ——————— Don’t Miss a Post! Subscribe via email to get every post for free, and get a FREE eBook.
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The Importance of the Family Table
If there is one word to describe our culture, it’s probably “busy.” Our schedules are packed from morning to night, and for those of us who are Christians, we would say that the activities of the day are important. This post is not written to question whether we are doing good things. But I do want to ask one question: how often does your family gather around your table and eat together? The family table is so important, and our nation has basically forgotten it. Think of a typical house on a typical evening. A regular, middle-class house probably has a dining room, but we consider it a “formal” room,…
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How I’m Using Google Calendar For Pretty Much Everything
Yesterday, we wrote about how our calendars should reflect our priorities. Today, I want to show you how I’m trying to live that out with one tool: Google Calendar. I have tried nearly every possible way to keep up with my schedule. From simple pieces of paper to wall calendars, I’ve tried all sorts of things. For some time, I had played around with Google Calendar, putting one or two things on there, but not really using it fully. Why I Like Google Calendar In 2014, though, I am trying to use this one tool like crazy. So far, I love what I’m seeing. Before getting to some specifics of…
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Your Calendar and Your Family
Your calendar says a lot about you. I’ve heard it said that, you can look at someone’s checkbook register (now, I guess that would be their online bank statement) and their calendar and have a good indication of their priorities and goals. It’s hard to say if that’s 100% true or not, but it certainly is a decent indication So, today’s post asks a really simply question: does your calendar show that your family is a priority? How often have you found yourself saying, “We just don’t have time to go on a date anymore?” Have you put it on the calendar? “We would do a family devotional, but there’s…
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Friday’s Family Friendly Finds {February 21, 2014 Edition}
Welcome to our Friday finds. We hope you enjoy all the treasures we have for you, and will use them to find some encouragement this weekend. This Week’s Finds You Don’t Hear Much about That Any More [Jim Faughn] Protecting Our Marriage [A Bible Commentary] 3 Things You Can Do Today to Make Your Marriage Better [We are THAT Family] Why I’m Glad My Kid Didn’t Make the Cut [for the family] Does Healthy Eating Really Cost More? [Of the Hearth] “Discovery” magazine for kids, February issue [Apologetics Press] Family Tweet of the Week If there were more courting in marriage there would be less marriages in court. — Stronger…
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Thankful Thursdays {February 20, 2014}
This is our 2nd installment of “Thankful Thursdays.” The idea is simple: leave a comment with a prayer request and we will take the time pray for you. THIS WEEK, we are asking you to put in some things you are especially grateful for right now. So, leave a comment about something you want to thank God for today! NOTE: Today, we will be praying around 6:30PM Central time, so please leave a comment by then.
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Why We Switched to Republic Wireless and Lowered Our Phone Bill by $70 Per Month
I love cell phones. I especially love smartphones. I have owned an iPhone and an Andriod (HTC Inspire) over the last 6+ years, and, honestly, it is hard to consider ever leaving a smartphone behind. However, I can’t stand how much our cell phone bill is (or, rather, was). Further, I despise cell phone contracts. Sure, you get a nice phone, but at what price? So, with our current AT&T contract set to expire in early 2014, I started researching pretty much any and every alternative I could think of. I searched online, got recommendations from friends, and even talked to some folks in stores. It would be hard to…
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How Pornography is Robbing Men…and Boys
There can be no doubt that pornography is a major problem in our society. Even some, who a few years ago, thought that “a little porn” was “no big deal” are now reversing course. As we see this industry grow into a literal powerhouse economically, it is clear that the “adult” industry is here to stay. But at what cost? Pornography is not just a problem for men any longer. Though we are going to confine our thoughts in this post to males, it is now estimated that fully 30% of those who regularly visit pornographic websites are female, and the number is growing. More startling, though, is the suggestion…
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To My Son, After a Special Day
Dear Son, You may not long remember what happened Saturday, but I won’t soon forget it. If you do remember it, your mind may go to some of the things that happened that you found a bit unpleasant. I know it was noisy, and the game lasted a long time, but I’m not sure I’ll ever forget our day. I asked you if you wanted to go watch a basketball game, and I know you aren’t really into sports, but you decided to go anyway. Mostly, that was because you found out grampy was going to be there, too, but that’s okay. That’s part of what made it a special…
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Friday’s Family Friendly Finds {Valentine’s Day, 2014 edition}
Welcome to the re-launch of what used to be known as our Friday Links Roundup. With the new emphasis on our blog toward families, we are calling these posts our “Family Friendly Finds.” This week, we have some great posts for you to check out over the weekend. Enjoy! The Only Six Words Parents Need to Say to Their Kids about Sports–Or Any Performance [Fuller Youth Institute] The Parenting Olympics [for the family] Date Ideas for Every Season and Every Budget [Of the Hearth] Leave and Cleave…My Spiritual Journey of Angst [Choosing Gladness] 5 Daddy Date and Mommy Date Ideas for Quality Time with Each of Your Kids [My Kids’…
