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    Atmosphere Part 2 – A Happy Family (Love)

    “Is your family always happy?” That was the question given to my daughter by one of her best friends Tim (name changed for protection). Yes, we are usually happy as a family. “Do you guys ever fight?” My daughter explained how we argue once in...

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    Values, Character and Leadership

    In addition to giving a Classical Education, we are giving our children a Leadership Education. This will instill in them a set of values and ethics as they become leaders of their generation.

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    Jared’s Prayer

    Jared's earnest communication with God.

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    Lessons on Leadership

    I spent some time this week with the kids discussing Leadership, and what are the attributes of the great leaders. Compare your list with mine and see where we meet.

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    A Discipline Moment

    This is how it went. My son was tired and hungry - key words here. He started acting out by throwing toys and disrespecting me. Time for some action...

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    Delight in Them

    I love scriptures where God talks about delighting in us. It fills me with a warmth knowing that even if I'm not perfect and I make mistakes, He delights in me. My favorite scripture describes this beautifully in the New International Version.

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    Three Little Words

    Had a rough day today? I know, it happens to me sometimes, too. A rough day and the kids get the backlash. There is an answer, though!

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    Where is my Money?

    Economically, it's a very scary times for Americans. Unemployment and foreclosures are at an all time high. People are losing their homes left and right. What do we do? Trust...

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    The Safe Zone

    We've all played the game. "It" chases you trying to tag you so that you become "It". As you run away from the danger, you head towards that one place where "It" cannot get you. Home Base, Safe Zone, The Place to Maintain Freedom. While there, "It" cannot touch you. You are free and relaxed.

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  • Clothing - What Am I Wearing?

    What is your Daughter Wearing?

    I'm going to talk about a very controversial subject here. There are two camps, and they are divided, very unequally divided. Our girls are making it very difficult for our boys. Our boys are perpetuating a myth about girls.

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