Life: Family
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His Role and its Duties
Husbands, Origen wrote, are to relate to their wives in the way that Jesus related to the church, while wives are to relate to their husbands as the church relates to Jesus. In the same vein, Origen instructed husbands to think and do the things of Christ while wives are to think and do those of the church.
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A Father’s Heart For The Hurting
Have you ever gone through a day and become so exhausted that all you wanted to do was flop down on the sofa and zone out in front of the TV? I recently experienced such a day.
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Dads are so Cool
Dads! Some of these guys are the coolest guys on the planet. Others, well...maybe not so! But hey, for purposes of this Father's Day let's do a little reflection on the cool guys.
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Do I have to do a Will?
Do you have a Will? Some answer "yes' but over 50% of the readers answer "no." I spoke with a close family friend after mom's funeral about whether he had a Will and received the usual response many of you just uttered in your head, "No, but my wife and have been talking about our need to get them." What is he thinking? He's not!
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Effective Family Time
Your family is your most important assest. Invest your time in them and watch the dividends grow.
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Fatherhood isn't for Sissies
Fatherhood isn't for Sissies - Blog Entry of Doug Clay, General Treasurer of the Assemblies of God.
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Fathers who interact with children plant life-changing seeds
On average, fathers spend 6.5 hours per week caring for their children. That's good news for kids because researchers and parenting experts say any time a father spends with his children is time well spent.
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Giving Back
Chris Paul and his older brother learned their lessons at an early age. His parents, Charles and Robin Paul, insisted their sons maintain their grades, respect their elders, assist around the house, and attend church every week.
“We went to church, got whuppings when we were bad, and couldn’t play our video games during the week,” said Chris’ older sibling C.J. “Some people would say it was a rough childhood,... -
Hey, Mom, I have a Question
Mom! It has to be one of the greatest words on the planet, particularly if you are a guy like me with a mom who was off-the-charts in more ways than one.
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How to Catch a Redhead!
When I was a kid I thought I was the coolest guy on the planet. I mean, really. When you are 14 years old, 6’4” and 135 pounds, does it get any cooler?
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Hunting and Romance
A title like that should have your attention! Here we are staring Valentine's Day in the face and what do we talk about but hunting? Hang on; there is method to the madness.
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I Feel Loved When You…
We all long to have a life-long marriage. Certainly no one gets married thinking, “I can’t wait to spend the next two years with this person.” Not only do we desire an “ever-after” relationship, but we also want one that thrives and is enjoyable. In pursuit of a life-long and satisfying marriage, one of the most important things you can do is to understand what each person needs within the relationship. To give you an idea of what a relational need looks like, let me tell you about a time I almost drove the car into the Mississippi River.
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It's All About Family
Some people are fortunate to be born into great families. I’m one of those guys.
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Let's Get Fired Up for Fellowship
We are men. Give us our gadgets and new technology! We want the high-speed Internet (wireless, of course). We want the laser pointer for presentations, Bible on CD-ROM, and the newspaper on PDA. We want the cell phone, hand-held computer, and if sonic screwdrivers existed, we'd put one on our Christmas list. But when we want to cook, we want to go old school.
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Men God Wants
This is lived out in your every day life. Your wife, children, coworkers and friends have video camera eyes and audio tape recording ears. They see and hear EVERYTHING.
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Mother's Day
If you sit down and think about it, everyone in the world hs a few things in common. If you talk to a biologist, they'll tell you that any two given people will share 99.9% of their DNA. A minister will remind you that we all have souls and are loved by God. Both are correct.
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No Quantity, No Quality
How often have you heard a family man say, “I don’t spend much time with my family, but I make sure what I spend is quality time.” How does that work? Take it from someone who has tried; planning quality time works about as well as planning to be spontaneous.
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Passive Patriarchs
I love the story of Joshua! He goes from being Moses' Administrative Assistant—they don't like to be called secretaries anymore and don’t call them one or they'll shred your messages—to becoming the new leader of Israel and immediately being thrust into the most important time in Israel's history: entering the Promised Land. In today’s culture Joshua would have easily been on the cover of Forbes magazine. He was the hot new CEO who not only could get it done in the board room, but he could get it done on the battlefield.
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Reflections on My Father
My father was not a pastor, but he was one of the most ministry-dedicated businessmen I have known. Whenever Dad’s work would occasionally move our family to a new city we would start looking for a church home immediately. When we found it, we would never look back.
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Sixteen Tips For Being A Great Dad
Each great Hall of Fame coach went through strategic preparation as a person to be a successful coach. The same goes for a successful dad; he must go through a preparation phase to have a success plan for raising his family.
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Surviving the Family Vacation
Family vacations –– a time when everyone leaves town for some fun and excitement, just to end up trying not to kill each other. It’s easy to get frustrated on trips. Everyone has a different idea of fun activities and wants to do their own thing during family time. But if Mom and Dad get frustrated, nobody has a good time. So how can you dads make the trip fun for everyone? A few simple steps will help the preparations for your family vacation.
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The Day I Lost My Title
My wife of 18 years, Joy, 34, and my daughters, Kristen, 14, and Robin, 10, went to be with the Lord on May 14, 1988. The bus bringing them back to Radcliff, Kentucky, from King’s Island Amusement Park was hit by a drunken driver traveling the wrong way on the interstate.
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The Naked Truth About Sexting: What Parents Should Know
It’s confusing parents, teachers and even lawmakers. It’s scary. It’s called “sexting.” Statistically, 20 percent of teen guys and 22 percent of teen girls have “sexted,” sending nude or semi-nude photos of themselves either through cell phones or posting them online. Typically, sexting is the “high tech” way to flirt or be funny. It can also be for recognition, or to hurt or harass.
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The Real McCoy
No one describes Colt McCoy as a phony. Despite his success quarterbacking at the University of Texas, the small town native hasn't changed. He credits his roots and upbringing for laying that strong foundation.
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The Role of Friendship in Marriage
Meghan and Pete fell madly in love at their small Midwestern college. When they weren't in class, or working their respective jobs, they spent every waking moment together. After just a few months, the couple began to dance around the subject of marriage. A year later they made a commitment to one another before God and their friends and families... Flash forward fifteen years: Meghan and Pete have four young children. Meghan left her job as a Senator's aid eight years ago to raise their newborn son. Pete, now a doctor, works long hours at a large teaching hospital in Bethesda, Maryland.
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They Teach Us Too
We teach them how to walk, throw a baseball, shoot hoops, and fold paper airplanes. We show them what it means to be a devoted husband and father standing beside their mother and support her.
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What a Godly Marriage Looks Like
How often do you hear about another divorce of a couple you thought had what it takes? It seems like you hear of them weekly. Certainly it makes you ask “what makes a marriage last?” There isn't a magic bullet that will ensure your marriage survives the test of time, but there are certain steps to help you out. As I think back on the married couples that have impressed me most, they share several characteristics.
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What Daddies Do
Men define themselves and other men by their jobs. My father wore many hats while I was growing up. He was a welder, trucker, propane repair man and ran a combine to name a few of his responsibilities. A jack of all trades (master of most) might well describe him. From him and his jobs, I've learned lessons to pass on when I become a father.
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Your Family
You never really realize how precious something is until you look full in the face of losing it.