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Marriage: Spring Cleaning of the Soul
Spring is the time of year for "spring cleaning". It is called so because of the urge most have for a new beginning—to deal with the clutter in our homes after...
Parenting: HAPPY EASTER—When the Resurrection Hits Home
“HAPPY EASTER.” We hear it all the time leading up to this season but to the average person on the street, what does it really mean? What is Easter really about?...
Parenting: Children through the eyes of Jesus
I was Jesus once. No, not in a dream or some fantasy game but in real life. It’s true. Work with me and don’t question my sanity too much, but for...
Marriage: A Christmas Gift for Your Spouse
Have you ever been stuck wondering what to get your spouse for Christmas? I sure have, especially since I’m a December 24th power shopper! I know, I don’t deserve much sympathy...
Parenting: Passing on your Faith during Christmas
I’m the outspoken “Merry Christmas” guy in a world where it’s not politically correct. It’s my part of the fight. Though Season’s Greetings or Happy Holidays have all but replaced “Merry...
Parenting: Refresh Your Family Traditions
Five Family Traditions to Try This Holiday Season Are you looking for new ways to bring life and meaning to your family’s Christmas this year? Commercialism and secularism drive much of...
eZine #100: Your Valentine’s Day Guide
February eZine: Valentine's Day Guide We'd like to take this month to help convince you that Valentine's Day can be more than just one single day to shower your partner with...
eZine #99: New Year, New Things
January eZine: New Year, New Things! Happy New Year all! We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and enjoyed time with those you love most. Reflecting back, 2022 was an...
eZine #98: Stress Less this Christmas
December eZine: Stress Less This Christmas This season can quickly become one of the most stressful times of the year. Between multiple family engagements, Christmas parties, get-togethers, and children's activities, plus...
eZine #97 : Remember When
November eZine: Remember When Don't some of the best moments and shared conversations happen with those two simple words? It's a memory brought back to life with those simple words, it's...
eZine #96: Give Thanks
October eZine: Give Thanks Friends, we are just a few short days away from Thanksgiving here in Canada! It reminds us that we are continually blessed by each one of you who...
eZine #95: Back To School Parenting Check In
September eZine: Back To School Parenting Check-In BACK TO SCHOOL — does it bring dread? Fond memories? Or maybe a bit of anxiety? However you feel about it, this month is...
eZine #94: Marriage Check-In!
July eZine: Marriage Check-In MARRIAGE “CHECK-IN” A year ago, we sent out an eZine designed to help you perform a "Marriage Check-In"…We felt that it was time to send it out...
eZine #93: All the Summer Vibes
June eZine: All The Summer Vibes! It's June! Our minds drift towards those long summer days, lazy mornings, days at the beach, and summer vacations. But as a parent it can...
eZine #92: Here’s The Latest at DFR
May eZine: Spring Forward in Your Marriage Friends, we thought we would give you an update on what is new and fresh here at Doing Family Right! It's been a while...