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1. Dad by PamFord Davis  
   Family was always important to Dad. He loved and honored his parents, showed respect to his older brothers and labored selflessly to provide for his wife and children.
   
   
2. Deluge Teaches Family Some Floods are Good by Greg Miller  
   A deluge teaches a family that while some floods are bad, others are good.
   
   
3. Lamentation of a husband by Olawale Ogunsola  
   Sowing is reaping. Sow only what you love to reap.
   
   
4. A Christmas Memory by Kathleen Angell  
   A Christmas memory of a miracle the Lord brought our family.
   
   
5. The Spirit And The Saint by Stephen Kimball  
   An allegory, to be read by parents, representing a child's struggle with temptation, sin and reconciliation in Christ (or within the family).
   
   
6. The Differences between Healthy Families and Dysfunctional Families by stephanie reck  
   God created families to love, nurture, protect and support each other. Healthy families are essential for belonging and acceptance. However, not all families are healthy and some families would be considered dysfunctional.
   
   
7. "Dish Pause"- And A Better Me by Stephen Kimball  
   Our family's experience and annual adventure going on a television diet and why we do it.
   
   
8. Trigger Happy by PamFord Davis  
   'Oh, how we miss the dearly departed.'
   
   
9. THE OLD TIMERS' ROCKING CHAIR by Rachel Jamerson  
   Vickie continued to rock back and forth in her chair. Closing her eyes she remembered many years of life as a family here. John died about two years ago. Since then it had been a very lonely place.
   
   
10. Your Kids Carry Seeds Of Greatness; Do Not Give Up On Them by Daniel Dela Dunoo  
    No kid should be looked down upon because of his or her current state. Kids carry seeds of greatness.
    
    
11. Jesus...I Am by Richard L. Provencher  
    Jesus came to share His Essence. This story is revealing the thoughts which may have crossed His mind as he strode forth to complete His mission.
    
    
12. A Lesson In Forgiveness by Katy Curry  
    On Mother's Day, a woman is at her wits end with her sons and their behaviors, her youngest was just arrested for pot. She drives off in a temper only to meet a sheriff deputy or an angel who helps her cut the the source of her frustration.
    
    
13. Unknown Love by Sylvia Hensel  
    One cannot imagine the depth of instantaneous love a mother feel the moment she sees her new born baby
    
    
14. The Joy of Speelling...I mean, Spelling by Julia Lee  
    A home school mom finds joy even in mistakes her children make.
    
    
15. Dolls on a Shelf by Katy Curry  
    In many families parents, as they age, become somewhat irrelevant. Their children love them, but see dated people with dated ideas. So just what do children do with their parents once they are grown?
    
    
16. Adam Tries to Create a Companion by Greg Miller  
    Adam tries to create a companion for himself.
    
    
17. A Moment With Mother by Shari Weigerstorfer  
    'A Moment With Mother' tells of a daughter and aging mother who are briefly mentally and emotionally reconnected. It's about last wishes and the One we have always trusted to make them come true.
    
    
18. The Value Of Dads by Cate Russell-Cole  
    No matter what form of family you are in, by choice or circumstance, kids still need dads. This article explores why from a psychological and personal point of view.
    
    
19. What's Wrong With You This Time?" Children, Teenagers and Depression by Cate Russell-Cole  
    Understanding and coping with depression in children and teenagers. Written by a qualified social worker who understands and is trained in mental health issues.
    
    
20. POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER IS NO RESPECTOR OF PERSONS by Linda Wattley  
    My grandma was the only person in my life that ever seemed happy to see me.
    
    
21. LET GO AND LET GOD! by Linda Wattley  
    This is where we have to grow up. We are not supposed to get in God's way when he is teaching them how to trust Him.
    
    
22. We Only Have This Moment by Linda Wattley  
    God is so amazing how He lets us know this moment is the most valuable time we will ever have. I give thanks for acknowledging this truth.
    
    
23. What Kind of Man Should a True Father Be? by Bruce Huff  
    This poem is dedicated with heartfelt love to my earthly father,
    Rev. Eugene Huff.
    He has been and continues to be my friend, my teacher, my counselor,
    And the true example of the kind of man a Godly Father should be.
    
    
24. DEFEAT DIVORCE? MARRIAGE SECURITY BEGINS WITH. by Eugene Lopatynsky  
    "If you want peace, prepare for war". Ever hear that? This applies double to marriage. More than half of the nation is divorced and nobody prepared ahead for disaster? There isn't much left us to defend ourselves with. Still, defense of marriage begins by (A) fallowing defensive stratagems LONG BEFORE MARRIAGE, followed by (B) defensive planning during marriage with (C) special program to defend the kids.
    Who said, "when you tie the knot, don't tie it around your neck"?
    
    
    
25. Marietta by Jennifer Rubino Champion  
    A little devotion related to unconditional love and my grandmother.
    
    
26. Wish the Fish 07 (dignity) by louis gander  
    Well, Big Mouth's rants were over pants
    that sagged excessively.
    He didn't care his underwear
    was bared for all to see.
    
    
27. Rancid by HK Lind  
    Poems from Love
    
    
28. 4 Tips To Make Bible Time Fun for Kids by Patricia Coldiron  
    Bible time doesn't have to be boring, and by making the Bible come alive with stories, colorful pictures, and fun crafts, Bible time will be a time for your kids to have fun and learn.
    
    
29. The Effects on Adult Children of Divorce by stephanie reck  
    The divorce of one's parent's is generally one of the most painful events in life. The adult child can reasonably expect to go through a grieving process, even if they are aware of a history of marital discord. Research indicates that divorce is life's second highest stressor, second only to death of a loved one. Healing and recovery for adult children of divorce (ACOD) does not happen overnight, it can take years; and their recovery process has been compared to that of a recovering alcoholic.
    
    
30. God's Sparrow by louis gander  
    Then, when it had finished, it flew out of sight -
    and it left a message, quite brutal, but right -
    when I heard, "You're fake - a great imitator,
    forgiven by God, your Maker, Creator."
    
    

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