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Ask Her and She’ll Tell You What Most Men Never Learn About Their Wives
To have an “epic” marriage, all you have to do is want it, right? Not exactly. Did I have stars in my eyes when it came to marriage? More like lodestars. The idea of a marriage one degree short of stellar didn’t even occur to me. I planned on being the best husband this side of…
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Does Your Doctrine Prevent Fellowship with Other Believers? {Why Jesus Doesn’t Like Your Doctrine Part II}
(Click Here to read Part 1 of Why Jesus Doesn’t Like Your Doctrine) Most of us like our doctrine pretty well. But we should ask ourselves from time to time, “What does Jesus think of how I’m living?” because that is the real test of what we actually believe. We can say anything. If we claim to…
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Daddy, Teach Me While My Heart is Tender
It was one of those moments when you look at your little child and stare in disbelief. I can’t believe that just came out of your mouth. Have you forgotten you’re seven years old? In the face of mounting pressures and priorities, have you ever felt that the kids will just have to wait for…
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I’m Not Raising Girls: I’m Raising Loving Wives, Devoted Moms, and Women Who Fear God
Marine, Firefighter, Supreme Court Justice, Tire Mechanic, Doctor, Lawyer, Truck Driver, CEO, President of the United States . . . There is no field closed to women these days, at least not in advanced Western Cultures. Which raises an interesting question for Christian Dads and Moms: Are you training your daughter to aspire to be…
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Raising Men: Teach Your Son to Give You His Heart
{This is Part 2 of Raising Men. You can read Part 1 Here and Part 3 Here} WHO HAS YOUR SON’S HEART? Indoctrination – sounds like a bad thing – like a communist “re-education” camp. Indoctrination of children . . . that’s really over the line . . isn’t it? No, it’s not. It’s a very good…
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Dad & Mom . . . Are We Raising Men or Boys?
{This is Part 1 of Raising Men. You can read Part 2 HERE and Part 3 HERE} Are we raising men or boys? As Christian dads and moms, we have to get our heads in the game – to get focused on the business of one of our most important missions in life: Raising our boys to become godly, mature…
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How to Establish Boundaries with the InLaws and Outlaws this Holiday Season
The holiday season is supposed to be a time of joy, laughter, and shared fellowship around the table with people you love and enjoy. For many, it just doesn’t turn out that way. There’s often dread of the holiday season because with it comes the obligation to spend time with that special class of people…
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Why Jesus is Not a Good Man
Just about anyone will tell you that Jesus was a good man, even avowed atheists. It’s the Jesus everyone is comfortable with – the good guy, the great teacher, the wise philosopher, the warm, fuzzy, nice guy Jesus who looks on my life (no matter what I’ve been up to) and smiles with the concern…
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I’m Watching You Daddy & Mommy {What We Teach by How We Live}
It’s the one thing no parent can avoid. Thoughtful fathers do it. Deadbeat Dads do it. Neglectful moms are actively involved in it. Loving mothers do it. If you’re a parent, you’re doing it. You are discipling your children. Many parents might be tempted to look over their shoulder wondering if this reference is for…
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20 Daddy-Daughter Dates {Invest the Time to Win Her Heart}
Every young girl (and a lot of older girls, too!) has a place in her heart that asks a question: Does Dad think I’m special? Many dads are head-over-heals about their daughters. Ask them. They’ll tell you. My little Karen is an amazing . . . . You should see Chloe when she .…
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What does it Really Take to be a Family Man?
What does it Really Take to be a Family Man? A Family man . . . 1) Loves His wife as his first priority. For building security, stability, and trust, there is no substitute for Dad loving Mom and being fiercely faithful to her. For the true family man, mom comes first and the kids…
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Give Your Kids the Weapon They Need for the Battles They Will Face
Our Kids are going into battle. They need an effective weapon. Even Jesus, the Living Word, needed a sword when engaged in battle. When facing Satan, head on, in the weakness of his flesh following an extended fast, Jesus resisted the repeated onslaughts of His enemy with the Sword – the Word of God. For…
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