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Find Healing From Emotional Abuse

JohnFuller — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:44:22 +0000

The subject of abusive relationships isn’t often discussed. The reality is, however, that many of those around you are likely dealing with such a painful situation. From an online article at Focus on the Family’s site, some insights about emotional abuse: …chances are you or someone you love is in an emotionally abusive relationship. Your [...]

A Good Word

JohnFuller — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 00:28:52 +0000

Lately, I’ve been traveling about once a month. That means a fair amount of time in airports and on planes.Anyone who thinks travel is glamorous hasn’t done much of it lately. Yikes! As I fly, I am aware that from the moment you enter the airport, there will be cranky people. It might be the [...]

Everyday, Ordinary Life

JohnFuller — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 17:23:01 +0000

He faced many difficulties and failures, the types of circumstances that would have stopped lesser men. “Whatever happened, Magellan’s response was always, “Sail on, sail on!” “He never flinched. It was always, “Sail on, sail on!” That line is from a book by Os Guiness, The Call. In his excellent exposition about God’s will and [...]

The Story According To Luke

JohnFuller — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 21:35:46 +0000

From the New King James Version of the Bible, Luke’s account of the birth: 1 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So all went to be [...]

World of Contradictions

JohnFuller — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:58:57 +0000

Stunned. That’s how I responded to the horrific news last Friday of the shootings in Newtown. I’m pretty sure that’s how you reacted, too. There simply are no easy answers. It is evil, wrong and impossible to comprehend. Even now I am still unable to understand how those families are going to make it through [...]

VIDEO: What Autism and Aspergers Is Like

JohnFuller — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 20:26:48 +0000

My oldest son made me aware of this compelling, short video about the sensory overload many with autism or Aspergers experience. Since 1 in 110 kids is on the autistic spectrum, you’ll likely encounter someone who reacts this way to their (sight- and sound-cluttered) environment. Maybe this will help you understand and respond more appropriately [...]

Ways You Make A Difference, Dad

JohnFuller — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:43:44 +0000

In his book It’s Better to Build Boys than Mend Men, Truett Cathy cites startling statistics which show that kids from fatherless homes face a world of hurt and trouble (and maybe you know firsthand about this kind of heartache). These children are: 5 times more likely to commit suicide. 32 times more likely to [...]

Quick Thought: Aiming As A Parent

JohnFuller — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 18:40:53 +0000

How much thought did you give to the day’s activities? And did your planning include ways to show your kids you care? Far too often we don’t make the effort to really influence our children. We sort of “let life happen.” Let me suggest a better approach: being intentional. It’s something you can start doing [...]

Your Most Important Job

JohnFuller — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 18:17:09 +0000

When my son Dakota was 8, he began exhibiting some troubling behavior. He seemed anxious and easily upset. We had a difficult time controlling him, and couldn’t figure out why. Did he have anger issues? Why was he so agitated and ornery? What could we do? In fact, it got so bad my wife and [...]

Recovering Your Sleep

JohnFuller — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:45:25 +0000

We had been married almost four years when three simple words, “It’s a boy!” changed our lives. While I embraced my new role as a first-time dad, there were some cgallenges that came along with the new responsibilities.And those were mainly in the realm of our marriage. Overnight, it seemed our date nights, romance and [...]