Before you get caught up in barbecues and picnics, stop to reflect on the true reason for Memorial Day—to honor the defenders of our American freedom. Many military families received the dreaded knock on the door this year as they learned their loved one died in battle. Let’s remember to honor our service men and women as well as their families. Listen to these words from World War II General Douglas McArthur. "It...
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I’m not talking about having enough talent… I’m talking about being able to handle the criticism. Those judges can be pretty harsh. One night they’re singing your praises, the next, they’re tearing you to shreds. Well, in most things our kids do, they have to be prepared for criticism. Hopefully, the person giving the critique will offer it kindly. Even if they don’t, we need to teach our children how to...
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Dads, what will you see at the end of your journey? I’m Mark Merrill with today’s Family Minute. When all is said and done and you look back on the trail you’ve paved, what will you see? Will you see a path where you pursued fame and fortune to make you happy? Will your trail be littered with power and pleasure seeking? Or, will your daily steps on your fatherhood adventure be marked with love…a love where you...
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Who or what are you living for? I’m Mark Merrill with today’s Family Minute. Just as the earth revolves around the sun and keeps a constant orbit as a result of the gravitational pull of the sun, your life will revolve around what you depend on for happiness. The gravitational pull of the source of your happiness will be so strong that it will influence everything else you do, including what kind of father you’ll...
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What is your message? I’m Mark Merrill with today’s Family Minute. Our message is what we have to share with others. Know your message. It is often born out of what gives us pain. We all experience pain. The question is, “What will I do with pain?” “Will it make me more focused on myself or on others?” In my new book, All Pro Dad, I share how pain can be a “relational bonding agent.” The pain you’ve experienced...
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Do you have breach in your fatherhood fuselage? I’m Mark Merrill with today’s Family Minute. A number of years ago I became a private pilot. During training, I learned that a critical responsibility of a pilot is to do a pre-flight inspection. That includes inspecting the integrity of the plane to ensure that there are no cracks in the wings or fuselage. Even a minor breach can spell disaster. Likewise, a model...
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Have you ever seen the Washington Monument? I’m Mark Merrill with today’s Family Minute. Why was it built? So that you and I would remember something important. In my new book, All Pro Dad, I share how we dads need to have a method to build “memorable monuments” in our kids’ lives. These things you do with and for your child that create lasting, loving memories. For example, when my kids were growing up, I took...
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