January 20, 2012 Posted By: Mark Merrill

How to Be More Than a “Good Enough” Father

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  In the movie, Courageous, one of the main characters, Alex, states that he wants to be more than just a “good enough” father.  So, what makes a father more than “good enough”?  How can you be a father who is great? Dads, start by making a list of your priorities.  What is the first …

January 16, 2012 Posted By: Mark Merrill

How to Be a Courageous Dad

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  Tony Dungy and I first met in 1997, a year after he became head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  Since that time, he and I have worked side-by-side helping men to be the best fathers they can be through our All Pro Dad program. Recently, Tony and I were sitting in my office …

December 21, 2011 Posted By: Mark Merrill

Emmanuel: God With Us

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  Like children wait with anticipation for Christmas morning, what are you waiting for this Christmas season?  There is One who is waiting to love, to rescue, and to save you, so much so that He died and is coming again for you.  Invite Emmanuel to spend this Christmas season with you and your family.   …

December 15, 2011 Posted By: Mark Merrill

7 Ways to Know What You Truly Value

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  I have heard that if you take a look at someone’s check book, you will know what their priorities are.  Is it true that where your money goes, so goes your priorities?  Here are seven ways to know what you truly value: 1. Where do you spend your time?  This is one of the …

November 29, 2011 Posted By: Mark Merrill

Lead For God’s Sake

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  I receive a lot of unsolicited books at my office and am not able to read most of them. However, one day I received one of those books from a guy named Todd Gongwer.  For some reason, even though it was in the middle of my work day, I didn’t set the book aside …

November 28, 2011 Posted By: Mark Merrill

6 Ways to Boost Your Marriage in 60 Seconds

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  Do you want to give your marriage a boost?  It doesn’t take attending a weekend seminar or even reading a thick, hard cover book; you can boost your marriage in just one minute a day. Try these six ways to boost your marriage in sixty seconds. 1. Say “Thank you” or “You are an …

November 25, 2011 Posted By: Mark Merrill

Three Tips to Ease the After-Christmas Bills Blues

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  Dave Ramsey offers some tips on how to make your post-holiday shopping not so painful in January.  He also offers financial advice on many topics that can be found on www.daveramsey.com. Some of you may be headed out today, on Black Friday, in search for great deals. Here are three tips to keep in …