It’s easy to love people who are loveable. But what about those who aren’t? It’s hard to hug prickly porcupine people but I’ve got some ways you can do it. First, hug the porcupine with your arms. This one’s obvious…sometimes a porcupine just needs your arms around them. Second, hug the porcupine with your hands. This is practical love. For example, if your spouse is overwhelmed, take the burden off them by...
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Can you imagine a place where families experience the fullness of love in their relationships? I’m Mark Merrill with today’s Family Minute. We are celebrating 25 years here at Family First and our goal is just that. Love will never be perfected on this side of heaven, but we can move toward a place where things are more like what they’re supposed to be. We can get closer and pursue a destination: Where every...
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Being a father is the most important job you’ll ever have. So let’s check out 3 ways to succeed in your role as a dad. First, pour your energy into your work life and your home life. Second, be sure to connect with your kids. Connecting with your kids on a daily basis could be as simple as asking about their day, going for a bike ride together or sitting down for a family dinner. Third, be sure to make parenting a...
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Michelle Duggar is the mother on TLC’s 19 Kids and Counting. Even if you’re not a fan of the show, we can all agree Michelle has worked hard to raise her children well. Here are 3 of her practical parenting tips. First, when angry, whisper. Communicating your anger in a healthy way is a crucial part of parenting well. Instead of raising your voice, whispering helps you control your temper. Second, teach...
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Sometimes it can be difficult to find common ground with our teen. But with some alone time and fun questions, connecting with your teen can be easier. To help you get started, I’ve compiled a list of conversation starters. These questions will help you to deepen your relationship with your teenager, as well as share some laughs and build memories together. Some questions to ask your teen include, “If you...
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I realized that I’ve been writing and speaking about how to have a great marriage, but I haven’t been putting all of it into practice. Why? Well, a house flood, new book, financial pressures, family health challenges, and busyness have all played a role in keeping me from focusing on my marriage. But there’s no excuse. So, what am I doing about it? First, I’m re-reading some of my own blog posts on marriage and...
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As you know, it’s rare to come across a movie that’s good, clean fun for the whole family. That’s why I want to talk to you about a film that came out a few years ago...Moms’ Night Out. Two brothers set out to produce a great family comedy that highlights, “the joys and challenges moms and dads face today.” Co-director Jon Erwin says, “I feel like everything in the script happened at my home last week.” I...
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