Family
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The Foolishness of Alcohol
Almost five years ago, I wrote this post, wherein I talked about an experience I had in trying to help a lady who turned out to be drunk. Then, just a couple of weeks ago, I saw it all on display again. As my dad wrote on Monday, our family was able to enjoy the recent Music City Bowl together. It was a wonderful time with family; a day I will not forget. However, not every detail of the day was a delight. Sitting behind us were some fans of one of the teams (I will not reveal which team, because I am certain there were fans of both teams…
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It’ll Never be the Same Again
The picture reproduced here is an image of the way things used to be. It is also an image of the way things had never been before. Four of us used to gather around a table to eat – just like the picture shows. In that way, the picture shows the way things used to be. Four of us had never gathered around a table at a Panera Bread in Nashville. In that way, the picture shows the way things never had been before. This picture was taken on the next to last day of 2016. It was taken close to the end of a whirlwind and emotional week for the “Faughn Family of…
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[Quote] Mark Twain on the Beauty of Forgiveness
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Overcoming Seasonal Depression
Depression is real, and its effects are not only felt by those who have some type of mental health disorder. According to The Journal of Biological & Medical Rhythm Research, “Seasonal Affective Disorder is a mood disorder subset in which people who have normal mental health throughout most of the year experience depressive symptoms at the same time each year, most commonly in the winter.” Winter can be a very difficult time of the year. The weather is harsh, the sun is rarely seen, and those who are elderly, alone, bereft, handicapped – really just anyone dealing with a difficult circumstance – are likely to be affected by this seasonal…
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Episode 70: One Spiritual Improvement You Can Make in 2017 [Podcast]
https://media.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/content.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/Legacy_Podcast_070.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS(Player not displaying or working? Click here.) 2017 is upon us. Many of us will set various resolutions, but are we thinking about our spiritual growth as we make those resolutions? On this very special episode of the podcast, the entire A Legacy of Faith family (Jim & Donna Faughn, Adam & Leah Faughn, and Jeremiah & Amber Tatum) sit around the microphone. Each of them shares one spiritual improvement they are hoping to make in 2017, and that we pray encourages you to think about your spiritual growth in the coming year, too. Each suggestion is listed below. The Improvements Amber Tatum:…
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3 Ways to Make Every Christmas Unforgettable
With two kids in the house, the excitement in the air can almost be felt. We are just days away from Christmas, and we have done all sorts of things to build the excitement to this day. But for a lot of people, Christmas comes and Christmas goes and there’s not much worth remembering. Being too focused on the presents under the tree, we put our heart in things and not in the relationships that can be built and cherished on a wonderful day like Christmas. With that in mind, here are three things you can do this (and every) Christmas to make it one that is not soon forgotten. Spend…
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7 Reasons Why We’ll be in Worship on Christmas Day
It happens every few years. Christmas day falls on a Sunday. Amazingly (and tragically) there are churches that cancel all services on that day or move services to a weeknight. Other congregations decide to only have one worship service or to move the time of services, but they are still meeting on the Lord’s Day to worship the Lord. Still, a lot of families decide that “since it’s Christmas” they do not have to attend services on that day. After all, it’s a day for family and traditions and it only comes once each year. So, many people will stay at home while the church meets. However, barring illness or some other…
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[Quote] The Importance of Dad and Mom Being in Agreement on Parenting
SOURCE: For Better or For Kids by Patrick & Ruth Schwenk (page 76)
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A New Look at Discipline
He had come home from a long hard day at work. That was the norm in those days. Men went to a job, often involving exhausting labor. Moms stayed at home and cared for the home and the children. Supper was put on the table when dad got home and everyone, including all of the children, gathered around the table for a meal together. Each child got to tell what had happened in their day, and laughter was plentiful. Children did chores in those days, and those chores often included washing the dishes after the meal was over. This was most definitely before the dishwasher days. On this particular day, Dad and Mom had gone to the…
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Episode 68: Memories of Cousin’s Camp [Podcast]
https://media.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/content.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/Legacy_Cousins_Camp.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS(Player not displaying or working? Click here.) Every year, there is a special event in our family called Cousin’s Camp. What is it? How special is it? On this very special episode of the podcast, Adam sits down with Jim, Donna, Leah, Mary Carol, and Turner to talk about the importance of cousin’s camp, as well as to share some memories. We think you’ll love this fun discussion! 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…
