Comments on: What Makes a Family Healthy? http://refineus.org/2010/01/what-makes-a-healthy-family/ To remove impurities from something... Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:10:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Pam http://refineus.org/2010/01/what-makes-a-healthy-family/comment-page-1/#comment-1190 Pam Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:45:05 +0000 http://refineus.org/?p=1329#comment-1190 I listened to a sermon online by Joel Osteen on Unrealistic Expectations. I feel in my relationship with my ex husband I had very unrealistic expectations which lead to a unhealthy relationship with him. I think this can apply to our children also. I listened to a sermon online by Joel Osteen on Unrealistic Expectations. I feel in my relationship with my ex husband I had very unrealistic expectations which lead to a unhealthy relationship with him. I think this can apply to our children also.

]]> By: Pam http://refineus.org/2010/01/what-makes-a-healthy-family/comment-page-1/#comment-1189 Pam Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:41:12 +0000 http://refineus.org/?p=1329#comment-1189 I love that Fred. You covered all the bases and to cover it all with prayer. Perfect! I love that Fred. You covered all the bases and to cover it all with prayer. Perfect!

]]> By: Justin and Trisha http://refineus.org/2010/01/what-makes-a-healthy-family/comment-page-1/#comment-1186 Justin and Trisha Sat, 30 Jan 2010 04:42:46 +0000 http://refineus.org/?p=1329#comment-1186 Great stuff! Great stuff!

]]> By: Justin and Trisha http://refineus.org/2010/01/what-makes-a-healthy-family/comment-page-1/#comment-1187 Justin and Trisha Sat, 30 Jan 2010 04:42:36 +0000 http://refineus.org/?p=1329#comment-1187 Fred...MOVE OVER RICK WARREN...that was awesome. Seriously, I love how you put before and after mistakes and looking in the mirror is huge! Thanks for taking the time to share. Fred…MOVE OVER RICK WARREN…that was awesome. Seriously, I love how you put before and after mistakes and looking in the mirror is huge! Thanks for taking the time to share.

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]]> By: @interiorgalAR http://refineus.org/2010/01/what-makes-a-healthy-family/comment-page-1/#comment-1182 @interiorgalAR Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:26:42 +0000 http://refineus.org/?p=1329#comment-1182 So many words of wisdom in what you shared. So many words of wisdom in what you shared.

]]> By: @interiorgalAR http://refineus.org/2010/01/what-makes-a-healthy-family/comment-page-1/#comment-1180 @interiorgalAR Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:04:00 +0000 http://refineus.org/?p=1329#comment-1180 Having a foundation of faith is crucial for our relationship but this isn't something everyone has. I do believe however, that the Golden Rule is pretty universal. Basically, evoke knowledge, express love, empower dreams and extend grace! Oh and watch the tongue it can do a world of damage. Having a foundation of faith is crucial for our relationship but this isn't something everyone has. I do believe however, that the Golden Rule is pretty universal. Basically, evoke knowledge, express love, empower dreams and extend grace! Oh and watch the tongue it can do a world of damage.

]]> By: @interiorgalAR http://refineus.org/2010/01/what-makes-a-healthy-family/comment-page-1/#comment-1179 @interiorgalAR Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:03:48 +0000 http://refineus.org/?p=1329#comment-1179 I am reading a book called " Treat me like a customer" by Louis Upkins Jr. It talks about treating your family and loved ones like you would treat your most prized customer. Here are some of the nuggets I have gotten from it so far. Know your customer!- know your family. What are their dreams, fears. What makes them excited and sad. Communication-How do they communicate. What is there love language. How do they respond to instruction. What delivers the best response. What are your expectations what are your dreams. Have you shared them?Tell the ones you love that you love them. Show it and say it! Empower them. Celebrate Your success- Celebrate the small things. The Lost tooth, perfect attendance,the affirmation from your boss, the returned sales call, the one pound weight loss, It is Tuesday.Show your family that everyday there is a reason to give thanks and praise. Make life enjoyable when you can. Never give up and extend grace- Imagine the best in your family, in your spouse, look at them through the eyes of Christ. extend Grace when needed but affirm in love your expectations. I am reading a book called " Treat me like a customer" by Louis Upkins Jr.
It talks about treating your family and loved ones like you would treat your most prized customer. Here are some of the nuggets I have gotten from it so far.
Know your customer!- know your family. What are their dreams, fears. What makes them excited and sad.
Communication-How do they communicate. What is there love language. How do they respond to instruction. What delivers the best response. What are your expectations what are your dreams. Have you shared them?Tell the ones you love that you love them. Show it and say it! Empower them.
Celebrate Your success- Celebrate the small things. The Lost tooth, perfect attendance,the affirmation from your boss, the returned sales call, the one pound weight loss, It is Tuesday.Show your family that everyday there is a reason to give thanks and praise. Make life enjoyable when you can.
Never give up and extend grace- Imagine the best in your family, in your spouse, look at them through the eyes of Christ. extend Grace when needed but affirm in love your expectations.

]]> By: fred http://refineus.org/2010/01/what-makes-a-healthy-family/comment-page-1/#comment-1178 fred Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:51:34 +0000 http://refineus.org/?p=1329#comment-1178 -Listening -Love, before and after mistakes -Learning from mistakes -Looking into a mirror and realizing you may be the problem, not always someone else. Then fixing it. I just realized I could have one of those fill in the blank on your notes with all 4 starting with L But, one final one is Prayer! -Listening
-Love, before and after mistakes
-Learning from mistakes
-Looking into a mirror and realizing you may be the problem, not always someone else. Then fixing it.

I just realized I could have one of those fill in the blank on your notes with all 4 starting with L

But, one final one is Prayer!

]]> By: Justin and Trisha http://refineus.org/2010/01/what-makes-a-healthy-family/comment-page-1/#comment-1177 Justin and Trisha Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:48:57 +0000 http://refineus.org/?p=1329#comment-1177 i haven't read that book doug...thanks for suggesting it! i haven't read that book doug…thanks for suggesting it!

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