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Spring Bucket List – Family Fun for the Seasons

by on May 03, 2012 in building the family

A glimpse of spring at our house shown above includes reading stories in the sunshine on our front doorstep with green smoothies in hand and bare feet romping around the lawn. Any time we get a glimpse of sunshine we bring it all outdoors. One of my goals this month has been to compile a [...]

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The Hidden Power of Family Prayer

by on Apr 17, 2012 in building the family, missions & ministry

By monthly contributor, Ann Dunagan of Harvest Ministry Do you sometimes feel inadequate in prayer? Do you often struggle with praying together with your spouse or children? Do you perhaps wonder, since it’s so difficult, if praying together is even worth it? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you are a [...]

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Take Time to Live Intentionally

by on Apr 12, 2012 in building the family, missions & ministry

Over the last month I have become lethargic. This season has been full with my husband launching a new business, with periods of insomnia and multiple sicknesses. I have been in survival mode. I have stopped doing any planning, journaling, or seeking to simply evaluate where I am going. Aimless walking is the feeling stirring [...]

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Remembering the Gift of Marriage

by on Apr 05, 2012 in building the family

Written by contributing writer, Daniele at Domestic Serenity. I’m not sure exactly what possessed us to take on the project – usually engaged couples have lists to tackle, details to attend to. We were no different. All the same, bypassing dozens – hundreds? – of possible wedding songs available, we decided a few short weeks [...]

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Raising Samuels

by on Mar 16, 2012 in building the family, faith & womanhood

From Contributing Writer, Trina Holden Learning to hear God’s voice is a life-long journey. I want to give my kids an early start by teaching them they can learn to listen while they’re young. Here’s how we’re cultivating a listening ear in our home… Read the story of Samuel {A Lot!} I want my son [...]

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Praying for the World Around Our Dinner Table

by on Mar 08, 2012 in building the family, missions & ministry

The Lord has been doing a stirring in my heart about the importance of prayer. It is a discipline that is easily slipped under the table. I want to be intentional about teaching my children how to pray. I want them to grow up with a heart and love for others. I want them to [...]

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Training Our Boys to be Men – Part 2

by on Feb 27, 2012 in building the family, missions & ministry

by monthly contributor, Ann Dunagan of Harvest Ministry To read part 1, visit here. As moms, we have a vital role in releasing our boys to God’s destiny — through our consistent discipline and biblical encouragement. Empowered by God’s grace, our boys can hit God’s target for their lives; but we need to aim these [...]

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Training Our Boys to be Men – Part 1

by on Feb 23, 2012 in building the family, missions & ministry

by monthly contributor, Ann Dunagan of Harvest Ministry A while back, at a ladies retreat, one of the women’s speakers began to passionately address the needs of today’s Christian men. As she asked a hypothetical question, “Where are all the MEN today?” several young women pointed toward me and shouted, “They’re at the Dunagan’s!” Wow. [...]

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Intentionally Celebrating Lent & Easter as a Family

by on Feb 20, 2012 in building the family

I have been convicted lately considering how much thought and intentionality I love to put into preparing our hearts for the birth of Christ during the Advent season and then how little thought I take to preparing for the ultimate accumulation of Christ’s life in his death and resurrection that is the focus of our [...]

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Establishing A Family Service Night

by on Feb 14, 2012 in building the family

One of my goals for this year was to establish a monthly service night where we could work together with our children to serve others around us. I passionately desire to be participating in the Great Comission in simple and practical ways. I desire that our children can have real life tangible activities to be [...]

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