April 2012 Archives

Who or what are you living for?

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 … read more

What is your message?

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 bo… read more

Do you have breach in your fatherhood fuselage?

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 t… read more

Have you ever seen the Washington Monument?

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… read more

Why is it important for a dad to know his motives in raising his kids?

Why is it important for a dad to know his motives in raising his kids?  I’m Mark Merrill with today’s Family Minute.  As a leader in your home, motive… read more

What should be a dad’s mind-set in raising his kids?

What should be a dad’s mind-set in raising his kids? I’m Mark Merrill with today’s Family Minute. The mind-set of many fathers is thinking that their … read more

Do you know the essentials of fatherhood?

Do you know the essentials of fatherhood? I’m Mark Merrill with today’s Family Minute.  In my new book, All Pro Dad, I lay out seven essential M’s eve… read more

Dads, want to be a hero to your kids?

In the NFL, any good coach will tell you it’s not the spectacular highlight-reel type things that make you a Super Bowl winner. It’s knowing and execu… read more

Have you ever heard of a male chauvinist bug?

The male Zeus bug, a tiny water bug common along Australia’s east coast, hitches a ride on the female for up to a week, counting on the female to feed… read more

What do Tony Dungy and Truett Cathy have in common?

As I share in my new book, All Pro Dad, Tony Dungy, Truett Cathy, and Michael W. Smith are committed fathers. All of them understand that being a dad … read more

What is your bottom line this tax season?

Several years ago Money magazine performed a tax season experiment. Forty-five tax professionals participated in preparing the magazine's tax return. … read more

Dads, are you ready for an incredible journey?

During my twenty-two year quest of being a dad, I’ve experienced the joy of standing on mountaintops and the pain of crawling through valleys. Fatherh… read more