March 30, 2009 Posted By: MarkMerrill

Putting Conflict to R-E-S-T in Marriage

As you read in today’s Play of the Day, a happy marriage doesn’t always come from being compatible. Working through problems and resolving conflict can bring a couple even closer together. Resolving conflict can be one of the biggest challenges in marriage. When it goes unresolved, conflict causes tension and builds a wall between husband …

March 30, 2009 Posted By: Mark Merrill

Getting Your Kids Interested In Reading

Looking for ideas on getting your kids interested in reading? Then make it a family activity. Here are 5 ideas from The National Book Foundation: 1. Incorporate books into standard family games. For example, play charades with book titles. 2. Have family outings to the library and allow every family member check out one book. 3. Start …

March 26, 2009 Posted By: Mark Merrill

“Dad, I’m watching you.”

In Today’s Family Minute, I talked about being there for your kids at crucial times during the day. It must be a priority for us as parents to make time to be there for our children. We must prove to be great examples of what truly loving parents should be. Because, as the video below …

March 26, 2009 Posted By: MarkMerrill

People, Places & Things

  Bryan Davis, Director of All Pro Dad interviews Family First president Mark Merrill  and George Woods, Director of Marketing for Family First and All Pro Dad. They discussed the topics covered in today’s Play of the Day: the people, places and things that influence your children on a daily basis. People, Places, Things from Family …

March 25, 2009 Posted By: Mark Merrill

Husbands, are feeling like chopped liver?

  Ok, this is a touchy subject, but here it goes. It’s no secret – a lot of husbands feel like chopped liver. When you get married you feel like you’re the apple of your wife’s eye. Then, kids come along and the world naturally revolves around them. Pretty soon mom is almost always busy …

March 20, 2009 Posted By: MarkMerrill

Love is a Decision

  Love is a Decision from Family First on Vimeo.

March 10, 2009 Posted By: MarkMerrill

Mark talks with Andrew Cathy of Chick-fil-A

  Mark Merrill Interviews Andrew Cathy from Family First on Vimeo.