Family
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Are Some Parents Playing the Wrong Game?
During the recent controversy about the refusal of some professional athletes to stand during our National Anthem, I heard something that caught my attention. The reporter provided the total number of people who play that sport professionally and then reported on the number who did not stand during that time. According to him, that amounted to about 1/8 of the total number of players. When I heard those figures, my mind went in a totally different direction. I thought about parents who sacrifice time, energy, money, and other resources to make sure that their children participate in sports. I then wondered what would be different in some families if those same parents were that…
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Episode 92: A Candid Conversation about Comparison and Perfectionism [Podcast]
https://media.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/content.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/Legacy_Podcast_093.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS(Player not displaying or working? Click here to listen.) Being a parent is difficult, but being a parent in the social media age leads to all sorts of insecurities about not measuring up. On the podcast this week, Adam and Leah have an unscripted and open conversation about the struggle many feel with comparing to others and the drive for being good enough. Resource “Why I’m No Homeschool Superstar” [Read Aloud Revival] More from A Legacy of Faith To subscribe to A Legacy of Faith by email for free click here. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes Subscribe via rss Find us on Stitcher…
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A Rocky Reminder for Parents
I am in the midst of preaching a series on the Parable of the Sower. The study and preparation for these four lessons is challenging me at a very deep level, as I have been reminded that each of the four types of soil represents people who hear the Word…yes, even the bad soils heard the message! But as I was reflecting recently on the rocky soil, I was also challenged as a parent, and I want to share that challenge to all Christian parents. In Matthew’s account of the parable, that section reads this way: Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil, and…
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Don’t Let Somebody Else Wear Your Armor
So today this article is releasing on Halloween, and everybody will be wearing a costume in a few hours. We put on the costumes to look like something other than what we are. We take the place of or represent the likeness of another. It’s all in fun and in candy-gathering and all of that…and over the years certain costumes have been quite memorable. It’s not only enjoyable to dress up but it’s also very festive – it completes the purpose and intent of the holiday itself. We wear it temporarily, but the one we represent does not lose their identity. They are the original and true article, and we…
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Soup Weather: Free Printable Recipe
It has turned cooler in Paducah, Kentucky this week! With the crisp, cool weather I begin to think about getting out my soup recipes. Cold weather and hot soup just seem to match up in my mind. Since it’s been a while since I shared one of my recipes with you, I thought you might like my version of broccoli cheese soup. It is a low carb recipe, easy to fix, and (in my opinion) delicious! Put on your sweatshirt, make some delicious soup, and be thankful to God for the great variety He gives us in life…weather, colors of leaves, warm homes, and great varieties of foods. Enjoy!! Low Carb Broccoli Cheese Soup…
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Mature Marriage Issues: Dealing with the Death of a Spouse
It seems that we often feel uncomfortable talking about the effects of growing older. As a result, we don’t know how to make adequate preparation for that season of our lives. In my opinion, that is true whether we are discussing the effects of aging on ourselves or on our loved ones. Donna and/or I can speak from experience about the effects that aging can have on families. For about twenty years, we were trying to see to the needs of our parents as they grew older and as the aging process really took its toll on each of them (and us). For many of those years, we were doing that while we were…
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Never Have a Problem with Monday
“Do what you love and you’ll never have a problem with Monday.” A friend of mine had this posted on Facebook recently as a recruiting tool for her business. And there is some definite truth to the statement! I love my job, so Mondays are okay with me. As much as I enjoyed fall break (and believe me, I enjoyed it all!), I didn’t dread going back to work Monday because I love teaching, advocating for, and encouraging my students. This got me to thinking about other days of the week being satisfying too. And I realized that, for the Christian, every day can be a good day because no…
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3 Fun Bible Time Ideas for Families
We readily admit we are not perfect about having a family Bible time each and every night, but it is a highlight of most evenings in our home. For many families, the problem is getting started. The good thing is that you don’t have to do the same thing each night. You can vary it, and if something doesn’t work for your family, you can move on to something else. So, in this post, I want to share with you three things we have done (or still do) that are fun and that a family can do together. IDEA #1: Bible Charades I will admit, we haven’t done this one…
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What Place Do Sports Have in the Life of a Christian?
Sports dominate our world. So much so that now they are even used to shape politics and moral and religious thinking. Recent demonstrations by athletes only remind us what a big role athletics play in our lives. It’s not that athletes are supposed to be our cultural heroes – it’s just that they have such a huge forum in which to be heard. And as with any advantage that human beings experience in life – the sporting arena has now become an agent by which society is influenced. I grew up eating, drinking, and living sports. It wasn’t anybody’s fault. All I wanted was a ball since I was old…
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Episode 91: When Church is the Hardest Places to Go, and Combining Education and Fun on Family Outings [Podcast]
https://media.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/content.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/Legacy_Podcast_091.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS(Player not displaying or working? Click here.) On this week’s podcast, Adam and Leah share a short article about going to worship when it is the hardest thing to do, and then spend time talking about the importance of families taking educational outings together. Resource “When Church is the Hardest Place to Go” (My Heart, His Words) More from A Legacy of Faith To subscribe to A Legacy of Faith by email for free click here. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes Subscribe via rss Find us on Stitcher Radio Visit the show archives