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8 Inspirational Family Quotes

Somehow, it’s always the little moments that turn into the big ones.  It may seem small now, but you’ll never forget the time your daughter loses her first tooth or your son learns to ride a bike.  These moments with your family are what last a lifetime.  So, to encourage you to be thankful for your family, I’ve compiled a list of 8 inspirational family quotes.  First, former President Ronald Regan reminds us that...
Nov 22, 2013 / Inspirational

8 Great Fatherhood Quotes

I’d like to say thanks to all you fathers out there. Thank you for providing for your family, for strengthening your family, for protecting your family.  To encourage you through this amazing journey of fatherhood, I’ve compiled a list of 8 great quotes about fatherhood.  First, American heavyweight boxer Ken Norton once said “Of all the titles I’ve been privileged to have, ‘Dad’ has always been the best.” ...
Nov 21, 2013 / Inspirational

Married to a Masterpiece

A Swiss art collector recently paid $19,000 for what was presumed to be a 19th-century German portrait. Later, it was discovered that the portrait was actually painted by Leonardo da Vinci… and worth more than 150 million dollars. After you’ve been married for a while, it’s easy to take each other for granted… to assume your relationship isn’t worth much… to lose sight of just how valuable your spouse is. But if...
Nov 20, 2013 / General

Confession: I Expect Too Much From My Wife

It’s natural for us to expect things from people.  We expect hard work from our co-workers, obedience from our kids, and support from our friends.  But when it comes to our spouses, the bar can sometimes be raised unreasonably high.  I confess, I expect too much from my wife.  First, I expect my wife to be the mediator between me and my children.  Rather than handle situations on my own, I delegate conflict to her...
Nov 18, 2013 / Husbands

How to Be a Good Investor

Every good investor has vision…patience… and insight.  An old Chinese proverb offers this lesson.  If your vision is for a year, plant wheat.  If your vision is for ten years, plant trees.  But if your vision is for a lifetime, plant people.  Things like stocks come and go, but people will carry your values and beliefs through generations.  Investing in your family is the ultimate long-term view, the mutual fund...
Nov 14, 2013 / Family Time & Vacations

Character in Kids: There's No App for That

With technology advancing, you can find an app to teach you just about anything.  But there is one thing no app can teach your kids: character.  You are the only one who can build lasting character in your children.  Here are 4 ways to teach character to your kids.  First, be intentional.  Teaching character to your child requires laying a foundation and building on that foundation over time as you do life...
Nov 13, 2013 / General

4 Ways to Man-age Your Home When Dealing with Illness

If you’ve ever had a spouse who’s been ill for any length of time, you know how tough it is on them and you.  During our 24 years of marriage, my wife Susan has had many surgeries, mostly relating to her heart and pacemaker.  These trying times put me solely in charge of managing our home.  And while I didn’t always do it well, I found that there are 4 specific ways to help manage the home during illness.  First,...
Nov 12, 2013 / Family Health

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