Do you stand strong when faced with adversity? I’m Mark Merrill with today’s Family Minute. Everybody experiences adversity at some point. And I know a man who has faced it head on…his name is Tony Nathan. Tony lived through some tough times in the early 70’s when segregation and discrimination were rampant in Birmingham, Alabama. The movie, Woodlawn, which is now on DVD, tells Tony’s story…a story of strength...
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I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t want a strong, close-knit family. The question is: How do we move from wanting one to having one? Growing up, I remember seeing a highway billboard over and over again on our road trips. It said, “The Family That Prays Together, Stays Together.” A number of recent studies have revealed that there is in fact some truth to this timeless slogan. Specifically, research has shown that...
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The term “sibling rivalry” often comes to our minds a whole lot faster than “sibling love.” Perhaps it’s because of the way the backseat of our car is constantly filled with, “Tell Kevin to stop pulling on my hair,” or “Make Janie leave me alone!” Teaching your children to love one another is never easy, but is always worth it. So here are 5 ways to encourage sibling love in your family. First, encourage warm...
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Before the game starts, you run up to the grocery store to grab a couple things. Just as you walk out of the store and pack your groceries into the trunk, your wife calls to say she needs one more thing. It’s an unexpected moment…you have a decision to make…keep your cool, or lose it? We’ve all experienced something like that. So when things don’t go the way you thought, here are 5 ways to keep your cool. ...
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I think of moral margin as creating an extra amount of space between us and immorality—immoral thinking and immoral actions. Here 6 ways to create moral margin in your life. First, build a relationship with a “personal auditor.” Just as a financial auditor would do a complete examination of financial records, your “personal auditor” would be given authority by you to ask you questions about your life and your...
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Millions of people will be glued to the television this Super Bowl Sunday. If you plan on watching the game, why not make it a family activity? Start with a game plan for the day. It might include firing up the grill, or letting each child choose a favorite snack food. You can also play Super Bowl trivia or predict the score at the end of each quarter. Give fun prizes to the winners. If it’s not too cold, Dad can...
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You may have said, “If there’s anything we can do to help, please let us know.” But, how often will someone who needs help actually “let you know” they need it? It’s EASY to offer help. But it’s BETTER to actually help. Here are some ways you can do just that: First, tell them “We have some groceries (or home-cooked food) we’d like to bring over…when would be a good time?” Making extra of your next meal or...
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