Derek on October 24th, 2011

I don’t know about you, but there are times when I catch myself in this mode of constantly correcting, directing, and instructing my “mini-ME’s”.  I start throwing attention getting “Why did you…”, “You should have…”, “Haven’t I said…”, “You need to…” verbal missiles with hopes of an instantaneous leap to self discipline.  Really?  I start [...]

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Derek on October 20th, 2011

Check out the latest video highlights from the 2011 D6 conference. The 2011 D6 Conference was a convergence of 2300 leaders who were focused on learning what’s NEXT in the faith at home movement. It is an amazing conference Aina and I enjoy attending every year. Next year’s dates are September 26th-28th [...]

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Derek on October 18th, 2011

Effective Parenting has finally entered and is now embracing the world of Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/Effectivparent  The popularity of social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. has allowed us a very quick and efficient way to build our relational networks.  We’ve gone from the slow tedious process of having to “physically” connect with people to a now [...]

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Derek on October 12th, 2011

“Example is not the main thing in influencing others.  It is the only thing.”  ~Albert Schweitzer
Aina called the family into the home office the other night to discuss the topic of integrity.  We had just finished a family devotional on integrity about an hour earlier, so the timing was ripe for a real world test.  [...]

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Derek on October 7th, 2011

A formula is created as a tool to be used to produce a consistent desired result.  For a math algorithm it’s a precise rule, or set of rules, specifying how to solve a problem.  For a recipe, it’s a set of instructions for making something with food.  Christian parents want to teach their children how [...]

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Derek on October 4th, 2011

Today’s parent must be ____
 …a repented righteous representative modeling Godly characteristics & principles who lavishes others with unconditional love.
…a student of God’s word.
…a secular worldview researcher.
…a teacher.
…a leader.
…a disciplinarian.
…a protector.
…an encourager.
…engaged.
…authoritative.
…supportive.
…a parent.
 Do you have any additional “hats” to add?

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Derek on October 3rd, 2011

As I sit this morning and sip on a steamy hot mug of coffee, my mind is deeply contemplating on the wonderful movie “Courageous”.  Not so much replaying the scenes in my mind like we do from an entertainment perspective, but more from a point of view of being challenged.  Challenged in asking myself, am [...]

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