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In its first week out, Disney’s “Finding Nemo” broke all sorts of box office records.  It quickly became one of the highest grossing animation films of all times.  In the movie, Nemo swims out a bit too far and gets lost.  His dad Marlin is determined to find his long lost son—no matter what it took.  Kids applaud when Marlin finally finds the wayward Nemo.  For whatever reason, maybe you haven’t seen or spoken to...
Jun 19, 2012 / Family Time & Vacations

When a Dream Dies

You had aspirations of doing and being something in your life.  But, now your dream just isn’t possible.  Maybe an accident or illness took your dreams away.  Maybe a divorce or financial problems killed your dream.  Every day, people are forced to make a choice…hang on to a dead dream, or reach for a new one.  The end of one dream could be the beginning of a new one…something even greater than you ever thought...
May 31, 2012 / Inspirational

Memorial Day

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...
May 28, 2012 / Holidays

Who or What am I 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 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...
Apr 30, 2012 / Inspirational

What Do I Need to Share with Others?

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...
Apr 27, 2012 / Character

How Can I Love Others?

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...
Apr 25, 2012 / Family Time & Vacations

October Baby

Hannah is a beautiful and talented 19- year-old girl who discovers that she is adopted.  But the reason behind Hannah’s adoption is extraordinary.  In the new movie, October Baby, opening today, Hannah takes a journey in search of her birth mother, yet she finds so much more – love, life, healing - and the truth that we all have the power to choose to forgive.  In October Baby, you will see that “Every Life is...
Mar 23, 2012 / Miscellaneous

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