3 Ways to Observe Memorial Day

05-23-13-POD

Most of us can only imagine what it feels like to send your child into a situation of extreme danger, where you can’t be there to encourage, provide, or protect.  We can only imagine how it feels when that child comes home and you get to see him, hold … Continue reading…

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What Would You Do Differently?

05-22-13-POD

If you could do one thing in your life differently, what would it be?  You can’t get that decision back, but you can help your children avoid something similar.  Consider sitting them down and talking about it.  Sharing your failures with your children is one of the best things … Continue reading…

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15 Top Apps for Kids by Age

05-21-13-POD

We’ve heard the phrase, “There’s an app for that,” but do we know what apps we need, or what “that” need is? Especially when it comes to apps for kids, the options are endless. For ideas, check out our 15 Top Apps for Kids by Age.   Huddle up … Continue reading…

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How to Make Car Time Fun Time

05-24-13-POD

Ahhh, the joys that car travel with children can bring.  No!  We’re serious.  There are ways to make car trips not only bearable, but fun.  So if you’re headed on a road trip for the long weekend, or if you just want to make your in-town trips more peaceful, … Continue reading…

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48 Hours to a Better Marriage

05-20-13-POD

Wouldn’t it be great to get away with your wife for a romantic, rejuvenating, relaxing weekend?  Yes, in a perfect world the babysitter would be ready to step in, the kids’ activities would fit right into your escape schedule, and the money for your travels would be sitting happily … Continue reading…

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How to Be Truly Free

05-17-13-POD

Author Dr. John Piper writes, “Freedom is when you have the desire, the ability, and the opportunity to do what will leave you with no regrets forever.”  True freedom is deeper than politics, deeper than the economy, deeper than your circumstances.  We all desire liberty, but are misled far … Continue reading…

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Top 10 Habits to Break as a Family

05-16-13-POD

It’s a funny thing about habits—they have consequences whether they’re good or bad for us. Form a good habit and it pays good dividends. Drag around a bad habit, though, and you’ll eventually reap bad outcomes. Whether it’s about the food on your plate or the way you spend … Continue reading…

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The Best Way to End the School Year

05-15-13-POD

The promise of summer and the freedom it brings dances in the head of your child this time of year. Another school year is nearly complete. It can be very hard for them to concentrate, but it is important that they finish strong. Our job should be to encourage … Continue reading…

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3 Apps to Impress Your Wife

05-14-13-POD

If you’re like most men, your wife’s biggest complaints are that you don’t really listen to her and you don’t spend enough time with her. Your cell phones can be one of the biggest distractions. The smarter your phone gets, the more you get sucked into it like a … Continue reading…

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How to Raise Good Kids

05-13-13-POD

How do you teach your child to be compassionate? I think my dad had a pretty good idea. Often he’d say, “Today, I want you to look around on the playground. If you see anyone who’s left out, or has no one to play with–that’s who you’re supposed to … Continue reading…

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