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When the boys were at home…
I remember when the boys were at home. The house was loud. There were endless hours of them performing “shows” for us. Of course, we had to “love them”. Balls were constantly flying through the air....
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Happy Mother’s Day Mom!
My mom is my hero. She’s the most gracious, forgiving, patient person I know. My mom raised 3 children mostly as a single mom. My dad finished life well, (I wrote about that HERE) before dying a...
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5 Suggestions to Make Family Time More Effective
Frankly, I wish it happened more often, but occasionally a young father will come to me wanting to know how to be a better husband or father. One thing they specifically ask is how to take advantage...
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Waiting for Daddy!
Our youngest son Nathaniel (now known as Nate) turned 21 years old this week. It reminded me of this story. When our two boys were in elementary school, and actually wanted us to, Cheryl and I tried...
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The Christian Home: My 93 Year Old Mentor’s Wisdom
Dr. John David Laida, my childhood pastor and mentor, preached for me recently. He’s still preaching passionately most every Sunday. We were in a series on the family, so Brother Laida preached on the...
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Parenting Encouragement: A Sermon
9.30.12 from ron edmondson on Vimeo. The post Parenting Encouragement: A Sermon appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: The Marriage Sermon Faith and Trust: A Sermon Message Let’s Talk About...
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A Summary of Parenting Encouragement
Recently I preached a message on parenting. A man in the church took notes. In fact, he too great notes. He asked my permission to send his summary to a Boy Scout troop. I asked his permission to...
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The Lord is With You
The Lord you God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17 Take a moment and savor...
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Without a dad…
A boy struggles… Knowing what it means to become a man… What courage, honor, and strength really looks like… When to take a risk… A girl struggles… Understanding her beauty and value… Sensing self...
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Terrible Threes of Parenting: 7 Tips (Repost)
(At the end of the year, I’m re-posting my most read posts of the year.) Young parents will often remind me of a parenting phenomenon that I experienced firsthand. Perhaps you did also.My friend is...
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One Minute Parenting Advice
Ron’s Parenting Tips from ron edmondson on Vimeo. To read my parenting model, click HERE The post One Minute Parenting Advice appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: Parenting Encouragement: A...
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10 Things I’d Do If I Were Raising a Daughter Today
I never had a daughter. I have a great daughter-in-law, and she has a special relationship with her dad, but I never got to raise a girl. I missed out, didn’t I? But, I know a few grown girls. I’ve...
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10 Things I’d Do If I Were Raising a Son Today
I previously posted 10 Things I’d Do If Raising a Daughter Today. In this post, I will focus on the boys. I know a little more about this subject, having two incredible sons of my own. But, we always...
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Mother: The Word of the Day
Mother Is there a sweeter word in the English language? Mom Momma A word that comes with deep meaning and emotion. Unconditional love. Sacrificial giving. Forgiving easily. Striving to provide perfect...
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5 Words That Can Shape Your Parenting
I learned much of what I know about parenting after I was a parent. Thankfully, my two boys are model young people. I would say I have two of the greatest young men as sons that any parent has ever...
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10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Go to Bed Tonight
Did I begin today in prayer? Have I read my Bible today? Did I give today my best efforts? Did I make someone’s life a little better today? Did I take steps towards the dreams I have and God has for...
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5 Critical Needs for Dads
We are in a crisis of men these days. Godly men are in shorter supply. Do a quick Google search and you quickly find some of the ramifications of absentee fatherhood on our society. As a fellow dad, I...
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A Dad Loves Uniquely From Any Other Love…
A dad loves uniquely from any other love. A dad often shares a quieter love, marveling at his children on the inside, yet expressing it differently than mom. A dad may act silly. Wear funny clothes....
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25 Things Mom Used to Say
Moms are great! Gotta love ‘em. But, seriously, they say funny stuff. I was remembering on vacation recently some things my mom said…some of them I’ve repeated. Which of these are familiar to you?...
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Random thoughts on spanking or not spanking as a parent
To spank or not to spank…that’s probably one of the most frequent debates I have heard about parenting. Parents ask me frequently for my opinion on the issue. It is an important, but seldom talked...
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