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Hear Gary on Family Talk radio with Jim Dobson

If you would like to hear the multiple broadcasts of Gary with Jim Dobson on his Family Talk radio program, then please head on over to their archive of the shows that are being aired November 16th through the 18th:

http://myfamilytalk.com/Broadcasts/Archive

Q&A: Setting Limits with Kids when you haven’t before

This video by Michael Smalley is about whether or not you can begin setting limits with your kids especially if you have not done a good job in the past.

Q&A: A dad wants to know how to restore a relationship with grown children?

What’s your favorite family bonding memory?

It’s not every day you’re reminded of the “good ole days”. But while doing some things on Facebook, I ran across this old photo of my family during one of our many camping trips. Michael is sitting to my right, and I’m not sure what his look is trying to say, and a dear friend Linda Lynch is sitting on my left side. My son Greg is over my right shoulder riding the bike.

I wanted to share this photo to remind all of you how important it is to create family bonding opportunities. If you’ve ever read any of my books or watched my videos, you know how important I think camping is for a family because something always goes wrong, and when it goes wrong, you gain an opportunity to growth closer together as a family. It may be tough at first, but as things calm down and wounds heal, you’ll realize how much closer you are and how much you love each other.

What’s your favorite family bonding story, please leave a comment and share it with me.

Five amazing promises from Jesus

I love the teachings of Jesus and He tells us five powerful, life changing, things about Himself. Now these five are not the only important things Jesus said, but they are pretty amazing!
  1. He is the living bread that will give life forever. Mankind will never again hunger for truth because His truth is so extremely satisfying. (John 6: 56-58)
  2. He is the living water, the life giving water where mankind will never thirst again for more than He is.
  3. He is the light of the world, the light of life. When we know His words and they live within us through thinking about the meaning of His teaching all day, everyday, we will no longer walk in darkness.
  4. He is the good shepherd, the shepherd who gives his life for the sheep. Whether he is water, bread, light, or any metaphor we choose, he is the true source and giver of eternal life! He is the source of true and authentic human existence.
  5. He is the “good news” for all mankind. The news that men and women can be set free to have God’s peace and love and power!
How have any of these five amazing promises of Jesus changed your life or impacted you in a real and powerful way? Let me know and I will choose one an entry to receive a signed copy of my Guarding Your Child’s Heart.
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Now, feel free to leave a comment about how any of these five promises have impacted you.  Who knows, maybe your comment will lead someone to the same kind of relationship with Jesus that you have!

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