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Welcome to the March 31, 2008 edition of godly family.

Rob Moshe presents Live Your Best Life By Serving Others posted at Rob Moshe, saying, “This is not necessarily a fitting post for your carnival. Once the project starts, each day I will recognize a fellow blogger that “Helped”"

Rich Vosler presents Pruning makes growth for new life posted at Sales Training Tips.

Lin Burress presents Taking Care of Aging Parents as a Family posted at Telling It Like It Is.

Children

Malia Russell presents I Love You More from Homemaking 911 posted at Homemaking 911.

Family

Mitch McDonald presents The Health And Happiness Of Your Elderly Dependents posted at FYI About.com.

:: Suzanne :: presents lying to our children posted at :: adventures in daily living ::.

Tupelo Kenyon presents Finally the Truth About Diet – The China Study Review posted at Tupelo Kenyon, saying, “Finally, here’s an authoritative diet and nutrition book based on hard science and exhaustive research. This revealing book is written by one of the world’s most respected authorities in the field of nutrition. In his own words, he has been “in the system for almost fifty years, at the very highest levels, designing and directing large research projects, deciding which research gets funded and translating massive amounts of scientific data into national expert panel reports.” There is so much useful information in this book, I consider it one of the most important books I have ever read and give it my highest recommendation. Change your diet and change the quality of your life. (Enjoy soothing instrumental music as you read plus song selections with lyrics related to each article – all free”

DotLobby presents 3 Frugal Living Tips - Healthy Eating Edition posted at DotMakeMoney, saying, “Today’s frugal living tips focus on one of the most important parts of your family expenses: food. We can’t do much to control rising gas prices, but you can definitely save some money on the fuel you put into your body (if only the car would run on SPAM and extra virgin olive oil!).”

Adrian presents You Are a Social Actor Playing a Social Role posted at Path to Your Destiny, saying, “My post is an interesting way to look how relationships - instead of viewing relationships as tough to manage, imagine you are an actor playing a role to another person. If you change how you perform that role (such as treating another person better), you can change the entire relationship from something down in the dumps to something amazing. Enjoy!”

Tupelo Kenyon presents Make a Decision Easier posted at Tupelo Kenyon, saying, “Decisions needn’t be a chore. In fact, it’s a profound privilege to be able to make decisions for yourself. Consider the alternative. Would you rather have someone else make your decisions for you? The ability to make your own decisions is a good definition of freedom. Here are some tips on how to make better decisions easier. (Enjoy soothing instrumental music as you read plus song selections with lyrics related to each article – all free.)”

Carole G. McKay presents Patience Through It All posted at McKay Today, saying, “Where we most often trip up and how to handle it.”

Shamelle presents It Doesn’t Cost Much To Consult With God posted at Enhance Life.

Marriage

Claudia presents How Your Husband’s Childhood Impacts Your Marriage posted at Marriage: Life, Love, and the Pursuit of Happiness.

Erica Fridal presents The Purpose of Human Relationships: by Nicholas Powiull posted at Conscious Flex, saying, “This article is really interesting. Here is one for categorized for parenting: http://consciousflex.blogspot.com/2008/01/growth-through-practicing-unconditional.html Thank you for sharing!”

Wife

Robin Sampson presents Are You Seeking Religion or Relationship? posted at Heart of Wisdom, saying, “Faith presumes a relationship with God. Where one is aware of such a relationship, is forever changed by it, this special relationship cannot be fully articulated. ..is a complete faith; it is more than intellectual, but gained with your whole being, as in “You shall Love the Lord your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your might.” (Deuteronomy 6:4-9)”

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Welcome to the January 7, 2008 edition of godly family.

Erika Wilson presents Why Did I Get Married? posted at Royally Redeemed, saying, “The first months of my marriage were the most stressful of my life. I was under tremendous pressure to do the right thing and not my own thing. Once I trashed my selfish ways, I began to consider my husband and treat him the way that he treated me. My marriage became the blessing that it was intended to be.”

Tupelo Kenyon presents How to Live the Life of Your Dreams Through Intuition posted at Tupelo Kenyon, saying, “Intuition feels good. That should be enough of a clue it’s something that can be trusted. But, our culture has done a thorough job of instilling doubt about the wisdom of following our instincts. Instead, we are taught to think things through and be logical. These mental tools are important, but they were never intended to be used instead of intuition. They work better when used in conjunction with intuition. If we are open to it, we get nudges and insights to move us in the direction of our greatest joys, our most valuable contributions, and our most satisfying life. Those quiet whispers and gentle taps on the shoulder are examples of inner guidance in action – intuition. (Enjoy soothing instrumental music as you read plus songs with lyrics related to each article – all free.)”

Children

Carole G. McKay presents Dutch Diplomat Has Immunity From Compassion posted at McKay Today, saying, “Nature or nuture…it matters not when exhibiting compassion for all children.”

Family

Tupelo Kenyon presents Ego or Soul? Who’s Driving? posted at Tupelo Kenyon, saying, “Even though I identify my sense of self with soul, there seems to be another “something” inside forever jockeying for position and making its presence known. This is the ego. What’s the difference? How can you know which one is in charge? What are their characteristics? Since I prefer peace to mayhem and contentment to perpetual, blind striving, my goal is to keep soul in the driver’s seat as often as possible. Instead of an either/or situation, I like the idea of soul and ego peacefully coexisting in a manner that best serves the greater good. (Enjoy soothing instrumental music as you read plus songs with lyrics related to each article – all free.)”

Theresa L. Twogood presents The Tea Corner, Prayer Closet, & Free Gift For The Holiday! posted at OLIN e-Book e-Publishing, saying, “This is a true blue, zero-cost gift from all of us at OLIN. The holiday edition e-book deals with many of the issues you have high-lighted. It would be wonderfull if you and all your members would read and then pass on their reviews and opinions. Thanks and let me know if there is anything else we could do to help. Merry Christmas!”

Tupelo Kenyon presents Consciously Programming Your Subconscious Mind Before Sleep posted at Tupelo Kenyon, saying, “We are all continuously feeding our minds with the words we read, the audio we hear, and the images we see on the screen. The ideas we expose our minds to immediately before going to sleep are powerful. They sink deep into our subconscious mind as we ease into the alpha state of consciousness, as part of the sleep cycle. Here, the subconscious mind reviews the ideas over and over, not because they are the most important, but simply because they were the most recent. For a life of excellence, you must be the proactive, deliberate, aware, and conscious gatekeeper and feed your mind on purpose. (Enjoy soothing instrumental music as you read plus songs with lyrics related to each article – all free.)”

Warren Wong presents Conversation Skills / Tips: How To Have A Good Conversation posted at Personal Development for INTJs, saying, “Tips to improve your conversation skills and help you have a good conversation!”

Ann Shorb presents JUST THE RIGHT GIFT! posted at Christian Counseling & Educational Services, saying, “A devotional about the gift of salvation.”

James DeLelys presents Look with your Heart! posted at Author James DeLelys.

Kevin Heath presents New Years Resolutions for Dads and Moms posted at More4kids, saying, “Its never too late to make a family New Years resolution.”

Parents

Jonathan Reynolds presents The Masculine and Feminine of Pregnancy posted at Meditation Vinyasa Yoga, saying, “I think you might like this article on the energetic experience of an upcoming child.”

Wife

kelly presents I am a liberated woman posted at {the ringpop bride}, saying, “Some encouragement for stay at home moms and wives; In Christ we are truly liberated women.”

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of godly family using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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Welcome to the December 7, 2007 edition of Godly Family. I’m sorry this is so late! I’ll have to do a better job making sure I have my calendar set up!

Christine presents Me, My Kid and Life: The Single Mom and The Cost of Starting an Online Business posted at Me, My Kid and Life: An American Single Mom Living in France, saying, “Making the money you need to live the life you want! Helping single moms help themselves. In effect, helping society as a whole, one single mom at a time, create happier and healthier people for a better world!”

Tupelo Kenyon presents Inspire Yourself on Purpose – Inspiration from Inside Out posted at Tupelo Kenyon, saying, “Here are twelve common sense reminders on how to inspire yourself. The word “inspire” derives from root words that mean “in spirit” or “spirit within.” Although there’s always another step to take, these points are a natural result of recognizing and identifying with this realization of who we really are. (Enjoy soothing instrumental music as you read plus songs with lyrics related to each article – all free.)”

Chris Scharf presents Don’t Lower Your Standards! posted at Christian Dating Experiences, saying, “This article talks about not lowering your standards when looking for a boyfriend or girlfriend. If you need Christian dating advice, check out the rest of the website to find what you need!”

Children

Anmol Mehta presents My Baby Is Silencing My Mind posted at Mastery of Meditation, Enlightenment & Kundalini Yoga, saying, “An article about an unearthly and delightful bond with my new baby boy.”

Matthew Spears presents That childlike state, and Love. posted at Loving Awareness, saying, “There is so much we can learn from children. Most of us are disconnected from that childlike quality inside ourselves, that innocent state of joyful wonder that makes love for children so natural. And yet, it is available to us at all times, and an absolutely essential part of happiness and love. The article goes through qualities of a child we can learn to bring into our own life.”

Jenny presents Choosing Religion posted at the so called me.

Family

James DeLelys presents WORDS A Prophecy Fulfilled | New Scriptures: Spiritual Growth, Healing, Help and Comfort posted at New Books, saying, “Truth or Lie?”

TherapyDoc presents The Gift of Speech posted at Everyone Needs Therapy, saying, “What was He thinking?!”

Alex presents Subversive lifestyles posted at Samson BLinded.

Cathy presents The Cosmic Wheel of Kindness…Pass It On! posted at Joy Thru Generosity, saying, “This idea of passing on a “token of kindness” began as a unique way for people to reach out and connect with others. In recognition of random acts of kindness, a “token” is passed on to someone as they perform a kind act. This sets the “cosmic wheel of kindness” into motion, as tokens are passed on endlessly! Whenever someone performs an act of kindness hand them a token.”

Kevin Heath presents Teaching Kids The Meaning of Christmas posted at More4kids.

Maria Fernandez presents Learn a foreign language - blog: Spanish comic strips - Quino posted at Learn a foreign language - blog, saying, “A humorous look at the importance of childhood.”

James DeLelys presents Cherished Moments posted at Author James DeLelys, saying, “A day spent with our Father.”

Debora Silkotch presents O Christmas Tree posted at Ramblings, saying, “Plant a living tree!”

Marriage

James DeLelys presents Home posted at HOME, saying, “What is Love?”

ChristianPF presents Would Jesus have an emergency fund posted at Money in the Bible | Christian Personal Finance Blog, saying, “Discussing the balance between trusting God for our needs and being wise stewards of our resources.”

Parents

Adam Purcell presents wherestheinstructions.com by Adam Purcell; Story Time - Unconditional Love posted at wherestheinstructions.com by Adam Purcell.

Teens

Doris Chua presents Program Options for Struggling Teens posted at A Meeting Place for All Home Office Women.

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Sorry that this is a little late, but welcome to the November 7, 2007 edition of godly family.

James DeLelys presents two links for us ChristianWriters.com - Mom is home! posted at ChristianWriters.com and  WORDS A Prophecy Fulfilled | New Scriptures: Spiritual Growth, Healing, Help and Comfort posted at New Books, saying, “Inspirational”

Dana presents So, how do I plan to socialize my children? posted at Principled Discovery.

Children

Doug Boude presents Promoting Family Unity - The Power of Forgiveness and To Every Man A Penny posted at Doug Boude (rhymes with ‘loud’.

Family

Tupelo Kenyon gave us four articles for this section:

Gratitude for Home and Family posted at Tupelo Kenyon, saying, “Home and family is literally the center of our universe, but how often do we take it for granted? Celebrate life through gratitude for our sense of home and the people we share it with. (Enjoy soothing instrumental music as you read plus songs with lyrics related to each article ? all free.)”

Goal Setting or Let Go and Let God posted at Tupelo Kenyon, saying, “There are two approaches people use to manifest their desires. Some set goals. Others surrender and presume the universe is conspiring to deliver to them their every desire without strain, in its own way and in its own time. Which way is better? Can these two methods be used together? (Enjoy soothing instrumental music as you read plus songs with lyrics related to each article ? all free.)”

Make Assumptions Obsolete by Communicating posted at Tupelo Kenyon, saying, “We assume because we don?t know. We don?t know because we don?t ask. We don?t ask because we act as if we already know. Or, we don?t want to appear stupid. So we make an assumption. Then we forget it is merely something we made up, and we behave as if it?s a fact. When the facts are known, it would never occur to us to assume. The solution is clear communication. When we know the truth, assumptions are forever unnecessary. (Enjoy soothing instrumental music as you read plus songs with lyrics related to each article ? all free.)”

Choose the Companionship of Positive People Who Inspire You posted at Tupelo Kenyon, saying, “If the people you spend the most time with are inspiring, supportive, encouraging, and they demonstrate qualities you want to emulate ? great, you are on the right track. If not, it’s up to you to do something about it. Life is too short to put up with other people’s pity parties, bitch-and-moan marathons, and oh-woe-is-me clubs. (Enjoy soothing instrumental music as you read plus songs with lyrics related to each article ? all free.)”

Doug Boude presents Promoting Family Unity: A Weekend at the Beach! , The Boude Bunch: When Two Families Become One, Promoting Family Unity and The Key to True Conflict Resolution posted at Doug Boude (rhymes with ‘loud’.

Marriage

Tupelo Kenyon gave us two for this section as well:

10 Ways to Grow a Relationship of Mutual Personal Development posted at Tupelo Kenyon, saying, “Even though the way of discovery and personal growth is a one-lane road, it sure is nice to be able to share stretches of it with someone else. With what kind of person could you share something so profound? If having this kind of life partner is important to you, have you asked yourself, ?How can I be that kind of person?? (Enjoy soothing instrumental music as you read plus songs with lyrics related to each article ? all free.)” 

 Meaningful Spiritual Relationships ? Namaste Matters posted at Tupelo Kenyon, saying, “Celebrate life with this insight on how to take your personal relationships to a whole new level. To me, a spiritual relationship exists between any two people who recognize and acknowledge that deep inside, we are the same. Behind the faces, beyond the reach of social conditioning, deeper than individual egos, we are identical. We are presence, consciousness, pure knowingness - the awareness of ?I am.? We are life itself. (Enjoy soothing instrumental music as you read plus songs with lyrics related to each article ? all free.)”

Parents

Robinson Go presents Reflections on Jeremiah posted at The Robinson Go Blog, saying, “Applicable to parents, this post shows that the Word of God still answers the questions of today.”

Teens

Lynn Aleshire presents Dove Self-Esteem Fund | Homeschool2.0 Blog posted at Homeschool2.0 Blog.

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Welcome to the September 7, 2007 edition of Godly Family.  Each edition is carefully reviewed for the best articles submitted through the Blog Carnival Site.

General

Stephen Miracle writes an interesting post on 5 Steps To A Family Filled With Prayer posted at AltNoise.net.  They are practical tips to get prayer into your life if you’re not already in the habit of praying.  I have to say that I’m not sure that I support every one of them (rewarding yourself for praying), but the premise is good, and if you practice and record your prayer life I believe he’s right: you will find yourself praying more.

Dana presents Homeschool standards posted at Principled Discovery. This post talks about standards– both in the Christian realm of homeschooling as well as the realm of the public school.  A standard is something we strive for, that we look to.  As a Christian, our standard is Christ and we must be sure that we’re educating toward our goal.

ChristianPF presents Don’t give to the poor? posted at Money in the Bible | Christian Personal Finance Blog, saying, “Is giving to beggars helping them or hurting them? A quick discussion about giving to the poor.”

Children

Mary presents Sunday School Every Day posted at Home-Steeped Hope, saying, “A way for children to encourage their brothers and sisters, and gain leadership qualities in the process! A little child shall lead them…and those things learned in childhood remain a blessing into old age.”

Family

ChristianPF presents Was Jesus a tightwad? posted at Money in the Bible | Christian Personal Finance Blog, saying, “A quick discussion about how Jesus handled waste and excess.”

Kathryn Lang presents Making Time for Family Is a Blessing posted at The Peculiar Club.  Spending time talking with and playing with our children is something that we will never regret.  Kathryn starts out by saying that she determined to say “no” to requests for her time less from her children– a very worthwhile goal.

Charles H. Green presents The Dark Side of Trust? Not! posted at Trust Matters, saying, “Harvard claims the key to trust is micromanagement; but the reality is, micromanaging trust will hurt your relationships with everyone in your life, including your loved ones.”

Kendra Dahlstrom presents vbacadventure.com » VBAC: A Rollercoaster History posted at vbacadventure.com.

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of godly family using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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