July 25, 2011 Posted By: Mark Merrill

Lie 3: You Can Have it Now

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  This is week three in the continuation of our five week series based on author Tim Elmore’s five lies found in his book Generation iY. I hope these have been as helpful for you as they have for me! The first two lies are listed here if you missed them. Lie #3. “You can have …

July 22, 2011 Posted By: Mark Merrill

How Media Influences Your Family

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  Former director of marketing for Tommy Hilfiger, Gordon Pennington, joins us today to talk about how the media influences our families and what we can do about it.  Gordon is founder of Burning Media Group in New York and an international consultant to major corporations such as J.P. Morgan Chase, CBS, British Airways, and …

July 20, 2011 Posted By: Mark Merrill

Lead Your Heart (Part 2)

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  Where is your Treasure? In their very good book, The Love Dare, Stephen and Alex Kendrick say, “You need to understand that your heart follows your investment.” In other words, your heart will follow whatever you pour your time, talent and treasure into. If you pour much of your time into Facebook and Twitter, …

July 19, 2011 Posted By: Mark Merrill

Don’t Follow your Heart (Part 1)

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  Why not? Should you just “follow your heart” as you date, in your marriage, while you work, as you socialize?  No. At least not most of the time.  That’s because when most people say, “follow your heart,” they’re really just saying, “follow your feelings.”  And yes, feelings by themselves can sometimes lead you down …

July 18, 2011 Posted By: Mark Merrill

Lie 2: It’s Your Choice

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  This week we’ll look at the second lie that author Tim Elmore highlights in his book, Generation iY.  If you missed last week, here is Lie 1: You Can Be Anything You Want to Be. Lie #2. “It’s Your Choice.” We live in a world full of options.  Loads of clothing stores, hundreds of different …

July 14, 2011 Posted By: Mark Merrill

The Power of a Love Letter in Your Marriage

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  Are you frustrated by the lack of kind and encouraging words between you and your mate? Are you feeling like the spark that you once had in your marriage is snuffed out? One way to fire up that love in your relationship is to write your spouse a meaningful, handwritten note…even if you don’t …

July 12, 2011 Posted By: Mark Merrill

How to Coach Your Kids

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  Ask any good little league coach and they’ll most likely tell you that there are two main reasons kids play sports. First, they do it to have fun.  Second, they do it to be with their friends.   Believe it or not, winning isn’t at the top of their list. So what can you do …