Think about it. Your spouse comes up to you and says, “The doctor said I only have a year to live.” Then would it matter so much that he forgot to take out the trash—again? Would you care if she left the garage door open more times than she closed it? And would it still annoy you that he got lost but refused to stop and ask for directions? None of us knows exactly how much more time we’ll have with our...
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Experiencing divorce is painful. Experiencing divorce with children can be even more painful. Not only is it a time when you must find the strength to move forward, but also a time when you must provide strength for your kids to move forward. Author Tammy Daughtry shares advice for helping kids heal in her book, “Co-Parenting Works! Helping Your Children Thrive After Divorce.” First, she explains the importance...
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It’s hard to say “no” when someone asks you to help for a good cause or a good thing. But, to protect what’s most important, time with God, your spouse, your kids and grandkids, it’s good to say “no” sometimes. So to help you to know when to say “no,” here are practical questions to ask yourself. First, “Is this something that I’m uniquely equipped to do?” You need to determine if your gifts and talents are...
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Today we remember the dreams of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. …a man of ministry, peace and vision. He dreamed of equality between all races. In 1963, Dr. King said, “I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” What’s your dream for your kids? Is it your dream or theirs? Is it what’s best for...
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Several years ago, my son came home from his game and asked me, “Were you there for the first quarter of my game, Dad? I started!” I responded “I didn’t get back into town and to the game until the second quarter...but you did great!” I then added, “But you really need to start eating better.” My son was silent. The disappointed look on his face showed me that my criticism had completely crushed the compliment I...
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Helen Keller once said, “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” We all want adventure. We want to explore, create, discover. A great way to start an adventure is to create a bucket list with your son. Figure out what the two of you are passionate about, and then pursue those dreams. To help you, I’ve created a generic bucket list for fathers and sons. First, learn how to fly fish and then go...
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Time passes in the blink of an eye. One moment your daughter is dancing on your toes in the kitchen, the next she is getting ready to dance with a boy at her first prom. While you can’t slow down time, you can make the most of the time you do have with your daughter. So to help the two of you make memories, here is a general bucket list of things for fathers and daughters. First, take dance lessons together. ...
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