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Measuring the Success of Your Family
For 2023, consider making some adjustments for your family. I often say that one of the simple ways to measure the success…
Start with Your Family Stories
Building great family culture starts with stories. Brad Grey of Walking the Text teaches a simple truth: in Jewish families, from birth…
It’s Time to Reconsider Generational Impact
When we consider the idea of family, the idea of generational impact should be a bigger topic. What do I mean?
The Family That Gives Together Stays Together
For years, I’ve touted the idea of living generously. But the discussion changes when we include the basic desire for a thriving…
What’s More Important Than Winning?
When does losing bring greater recognition than winning? Not often, but this story fits the bill.
Family Strategies for the Busy Leader
Guest Post: Author Stephen Mansfield tells how a leading politician of recent decades chose to value his marriage and family despite his…
Alone While Together: The Slow Drift of Apathy
He lost his family. No, they didn’t die. There was no airplane crash, divorce, affair, or breakdown. But it was as serious….
When Conversation and Prayer Merge
My friend Frank came to visit us the other day. Frank is now 88 years old. At age 88, Frank is now…
5 Keys to a Great Family Giving Experience with Young Adults
It’s not uncommon for families to ask me, “How should we give together?” In most of those cases, they are starting with…
How My Worst Day Became My Best Day
My worst day was my best day. It was a Saturday, and a spark found a crack, which led to flames leaping from…
What I Learned From an Afternoon Driving Mom Around Town
In this past year, my 92-year-old mother has declined substantially. Yet we’ve had these wonderful moments. One of my favorite times was…