Family
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Row, Row, Row Your Boat
Most of us are familiar with the overall story of Jonah. However, in a recent sermon, Jeremiah mentioned a small fact that I have often overlooked in the story with a potent application to our lives. In chapter 1, as Jonah has tried to run away from God, the sailors cast lots to “ … know on whose account this evil has come upon us” (1:7). After God allows the lots to identify Jonah, he ‘fesses up that he is running from God, Whom he identifies as “…the God of heaven, who made the sea and the dry land” (1:9). Jonah tells the sailors the way to stop the storm…
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Is It Possible that We Know Too Much?
I am so grateful to be living in the information age. While I can try, it is so difficult for me to imagine living in the Dark Ages, or some other olden time when information was scarce. To have books and the Internet and other sources of information readily available is such a blessing. However, is it possible that we simply know too much? I was thinking about this just a few days ago. I don’t watch the news on TV, and I really just read headlines and a handful of articles from time-to-time. But I noticed that I was checking a couple of different news sites over and over…
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Unnoticed Detectors and Silent Alarms
In today’s world, we can purchase a variety of different kinds of detectors for our houses. We invest in them in the hope that some sort of alarm or notification will alert us to potential and/or actual damage or danger. We purchase these things because we do not want to lose the investment we have made in our house and all of its contents. We want the people we love to be safe, secure, and healthy. If – or when – an alarm is sounded or we receive a notification, we take whatever action is necessary in order to protect those who inhabit our house. Unfortunately, while some of us go to…
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Broad Generalizations Can be Dangerous
Did you spend any time in school learning about broad generalizations? You know, those statements that cover a great deal of people or territory or actions, when only a few were involved in whatever happened. What about the statements some teachers make, like, “The behavior in this class of mine is outrageous,” or, “They are just bad kids!” How about, “My whole class failed that test.” Now, you and I know that not ALL of the kids are bad kids, behave badly, or fail the test! There might be a majority as times, but ALL is a big word! When it comes to parenting, how about statements like: “My kids won’t listen…
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Episode 125: Introducing a New Parenting Seminar from Adam & Leah [Podcast]
https://media.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/content.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/Legacy_Podcast_125.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS (Player not displaying or working? Click here to listen.) Parents need all the help they can get. Christians parents need all the encouragement they can get. And we just want to help. Today on the podcast, Adam and Leah are thrilled to unveil “Putting the Pieces Together, Without Losing Peace,” a customizable weekend seminar for your congregation to consider using! In the episode they talk about why they are doing this, the lessons you are welcome to choose from, and more. We hope you will listen, spread the word, and consider asking them to come and help your congregation’s parents. Click here…
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4 Things I Want to Teach My Children about Face-to-Face Conversations
For some reason, a lot of children struggle to have one-on-one conversations. Sometimes, they are nervous around strangers (and that can be legitimate), but a lot of young people struggle even around people they know. I want my children to learn skills that will manifest themselves in those conversations, especially with older people. While there are all sorts of things I want them to know, here are four I hope they are learning along the way. Smile. It is rather remarkable what a difference a smile makes in a conversation, isn’t it? When we smile, we project confidence, but also an appreciation that we are being honored to be in…
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Take Your Children to Church
Occasionally, I will read an article on Facebook that has to do with something I find interesting. A few weeks ago, I read one that cited a Harvard Study about the role of religion in the lives of children. I hope you will forgive me when I tell you I can’t remember who posted it or really much of what it said. It had to do with them growing up and leading healthier and happier lives. One of the comments made after the article has stuck in my mind ever since I read it. Someone made this statement, “Take your children to church.” Now most of us would agree that taking our children to…
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Is Small Talk Really Small?
Chitchat. Chatting. Chewing the fat. Those words and phrases (and others) are used to describe what many refer to as “small talk.” Nothing that would make the headlines is being discussed. The subject of the conversation may be as “mundane” as the weather, how a sports team is doing, what different family members are doing, a particular recipe, or any number of other every day and ordinary things. Are we wasting our time when we engage in small talk? Is there any value in this practice? Would merely asking somebody for a drink of water be considered small talk? What about just asking somebody if they were understanding what they were reading? By now, I’m…
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Episode 124: Why Modesty Helps Protect Our Daughters [Podcast]
https://media.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/content.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/Legacy_Podcast_124.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS (Player not displaying or working? Click here to listen.) With Summer now here, modesty often seems to go out the door. On this episode, Adam and Leah talk about the need for not trying to make our daughters dress in sexualized ways, and also why we should not allow them to do so. The conversation is passionate and blunt, but all of our precious daughters are worth it! Resource “Why Have We Stopped Protecting Our Daughters?” [Deep Roots at Home] More from A Legacy of Faith To subscribe to A Legacy of Faith by email for free click here. Subscribe to the podcast…
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Back to Haggai
A few weeks ago, I wrote an article that came from the first chapter of Haggai. The idea of that article was that God has supplied all we need, yet we fail to prioritize Him in our lives. I hope those thoughts have helped you (and me) keep Him first these past few weeks. We often overlook the wisdom contained in these shorter books of the minor prophets. If you are like me, you often feel as though you don’t fully understand “the who” or “the what” is being discussed and so feel lost. Or perhaps, the subject matter makes you uncomfortable (think Hosea) and so we avoid the lessons…