Can you say that your Christmas is Christ-Centered?  This may be more difficult than you think.  The secular world bombards us with all the material things of this world. It's a busy time, but also a distracting time.  Mainly, distracting us from what the true intention of the day was meant to be.   Make no mistake about it, many businesses survive because of the sales they make during the holidays.  And, that's not necessarily a bad thing.  But, when the sales become the main thing, then we could do better by refocusing our intentions. 

This show looks a 5 easy ways to help our families keep Christ in Christmas. Parents have the opportunity to begin when their children are young to teach them about the Way of Christ, and why that is so important.  From the Christ-centered traditions to the daily conversations, Christ can be involved in your Christmas celebration.  

The Christian faith is not about the rules of living, but rather the gift of living in Christ.  Teach your children when they are young and they will have the joy and peace for eternity because they know Christ! What better gift could you ever give them? 

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Forgiveness is hard!  It seems that the deeper the wound the harder it is to forgive.  We have all been wounded and we have all wounded.  But, forgiveness is the way forward for true healing.  The healing that allows us to rid ourselves of the heavy burden and toxicity that builds in our hearts.  Whether you like it or not, this lack of forgiveness will keep you from your greatest life. 

In today's show, Linda speaks with Bruce and Toni Hebel, founders of Forgiving Forward.  Bruce and Toni draw from their deep and dark past wounds and describe how they walked through the forgiveness and healing process that has led them to their best life.  Since their healing, they have helped individuals and couples learn to heal and restore their fullest potential as a child of God. 

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If you could do one thing to divorce proof your marriage, what would it be?  At Rock Solid Families we have worked with couples for over 35 years.  We have seen couples thrive in marriage and those that don't.  Today's show is a great take-away for what truly has proved to work.  It really doesn't have to be that difficult!

As you hear the simple strategies discussed in this show, remember a few key ideas.  
1. The earlier you practice these the better for your marriage.
2. These are lifestyle practices, not one and done practices.  Get used to them and practice them often.
3. These are skills. Skills must be practiced.  You will get better with time as you recognize the intricacies of each skill. 

Time Stamps:
10:00 - Myths and Assumptions that get us in trouble

12:25 - No one prepares us for the tragedies of life

13:38 - Barometers used to measure marriage health

16:54 - Love is a decision

19:07 - 3 Tools for your marriage 

19:45 - #1  Check-in and Heart Check

27:49 -  #2 Fire Alarms and Fire Drills

37:34 - #3 Prayer in the Marriage

40:33 - Mutual Submission

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As Americans we have a more comfortable living standard than almost anyone in the world.  This doesn't mean that everyone in American is always comfortable in their living. It simply means that we have a greater opportunity and likelihood to live in comfort than most people around the globe.  While this is in many ways a great thing, we must also realize how it can quickly go bad.  

When in the weight room every lifter knows that in order to get stronger you have to put more weight on the bar than you did on previous attempts.  You must challenge your muscles in order to stimulate their growth and greater strength.  The same goes for things like endurance, mental fortitude, pain thresholds, work capacity, etc...  If we are not challenged we will likely never develop our greatest potentials.  

So, what does this have to do with parenting? It is likely that you are able to give your kids far more than the need.  You are able to provide comfort with money, accessories,  and opportunities with minimal effort on their part.  But, did you really give them what they needed in that moment.  Chances are, no!  You allowed them to skip the essential part of what they need. The development of desire, endurance, mental and physical toughness, humility, victory through the battle.  These are the things that you can't give your kids. They must be created through the fire of life.  This is the refining process of growing to our fullest potential.  

Check out this week's show to see how you can truly help your kids develop the tools for a successful life. 

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Ready or not, the holidays are among us!  Many people love them and many people, not so much.  The holidays can bring on stress and over commitment like no other season.  So, what can you do to make the best of this season.  How about starting with a little bit of gratitude?  

Linda and Merrill give you the keys you need to make the best of this season.   Don't wait for the stress to build and the emotional bubble to pop!  Get busy today with the simple keys to make your days right! 

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Your teenager may have the physical ability to be sexually active, but is that all it takes? The easy answer is, yes, but the real answer is quite a bit more complicated.  In our work we have seen numerous teenage pregnancies.  We have yet to see one in which the father and mother were prepared for what lies ahead.  Due to their immaturity and lack of understanding, they often are emotionally devastated. 

We may think of this as a teenage problem, but in this episode we discuss this as being a parenting problem, or maybe a better word is, opportunity.  As parents we have the opportunity from the time they are young to teach them many different things.  One thing we often overlook to teach is emotional well being. In other words, teaching our children how to recognize and understand their emotions rather than being surprised or devastated by them. 

That's what happens when we turn a blind eye or in some cases, even promote our teens being sexually active.  Yes, they may have the physical tools, but most assuredly they are not prepared on the emotional front.  As parents we must take the time to recognize what we may be allowing our kids to experience.  Just because all the other kids are doing it doesn't mean it's a good idea. 

Being a parent can be difficult, but not acting like a parent can lead to even greater difficulties.  As parents it is our responsibility to prepare our children for the future the best we can.  In the area of emotional stability, we have dropped the ball over the past few generations and we are all paying the emotional as well as physical price.  We can do better, because we must do better for the next generation.

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Life is full of opportunities for failure, regrets, and setbacks.  There is no getting out of this journey without the bruises of daily living.  But, are our bruises turning into debilitating handicaps?  Are we walking through life with a perpetual limp?  This is what happens when we are consumed by a life of regrets. 

What if we could prevent these regrets?  What if we could heal from our past regrets?  This show helps unpack those regrets and set yourself onto a path of proper healing. 

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The last of our 3 part series - The God Shaped Hole.  In this episode we speak with Josh Barth, the director of Celebrate Recovery, Trinity Christian Church.  Josh shares his own story of working to fill the emptiness in his life.  He choose drugs, alcohol, work, even his wife, and all felt empty.  It wasn't until he had a complete surrender to the Way of Christ, that he was able to fill the void and create the necessary balance in his life. 

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In episode 206 we discussed our God-Shaped Hole.  This week we get a little more specific to identify the areas that help us define what makes us this God-Shaped Hole.  Learning about these specific needs and understanding how God intends us to fill them is an absolute life changing gift that He desires for all of us. 

Control, Love, Respect, Trust, Affection, Security, Purpose, and Faith make up these parts of the hole, now let's understand how God desires to feel them.

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Often we get to a point in their lives in which they feel like they are chasing the wind.  They are in pursuit of things they believe will complete them or at least bring some level of contentment. The journey seems to be never ending.  The result is frustration, depression, and even a loss of hope.  Listen in this week to get a better understanding of what you may be chasing and how you can stop this meaningless endeavor and replace it with true and lasting refreshment. 

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