From the Desk of the President
Jeff Kemp
Half Time Adjustments for your Marriage: Make Changes for the Better!
Great coaches give their players a game plan based on their
strengths and ability to adjust to their situation. I want to pass on
some wisdom from someone I consider a great marriage and relationship coach: Michele Weiner-Davis...Her optimistic and no-nonsense approach is counter to
much modern therapy, and yet has saved many marriages.
Last month, I
shared nuggets of truth from her book The Divorce Buster. The following are even more winning plays from Michele's wise game plan:
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Featured Resources of the Month
Jeff and Stacy Kemp's
21 Suggestions for a Healthy Family Life
Download Here...Restored and Remarried,
The Book
Inspired by their seminars, Restored and Remarried, the book, by Gil and Brenda Stuart, features real life step familiy situations to help your family "thrive amidst the stepfamily adventure" Purchase Here... |
Upcoming Prepare/Enrich Trainings
Prepare Enrich is the nations premiere Premarital and Marriage Mentoring assessment. This full day training will certify you as a Prepare/Enrich facilitator. Learn more...October 29, 2009New Hope Community Church
11731 SE Stevens Rd
Portland, OR 97266 9:00 am until 4:00 pm Register OnlineNovember 5, 2009Luis Palau Association 500 NW 167th Place Beaverton, OR 97006 9:00 am until 4:00 pm Register Online |
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 Why Visiting the In-laws for the Holidays is not Always Merry!
By Noel Meador
Nearly every family sitcom revolving around married couples will at some point have a joke targeting problematic in-laws. Stand-up comedians for years have used in-law tension to get a cheap chuckle. But unfortunately, for many married couples, this is no laughing matter (especially for wives).
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 Eat Better, Eat Together As a Family
By Krista Fogelson
Last week, as I flipped through the TV stations, I landed on a
public service announcement by actress Jamie Lee Curtis. She shared
that one of the most effective ways to prevent teen drug and alcohol
abuse was....lasagna! Lasagna? Turns out, this delicious comfort food
represented family meals. According to a September 2009 survey by the
Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA), teens aged 12-17 who
ate together with their parents at least 5 times a week, had a closer
relationship with their parents, felt it easier to talk to their
parents, and were likelier to attend religious services. These three
items contributed to a decrease in drug and alcohol abuse, promoted
better grades in school.
I recently discovered that October is Eat Better, Eat Together
Month. This affords the perfect opportunity to offer ways you can
start eating meals together...as a family!
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 My Mom Doesn't Make Christmas Cookies That Way!
How does your stepfamily "endure/enjoy" the holidays?
By Gil and Brenda Stuart with Restored and Remarried.com
Bringing two families together can be quite interesting,
especially around the holidays. This time of year somehow intensifies emotions
and relationships that may already be on edge. But that can happen even in
nuclear families. Navigating the celebration waters throughout the year can
feel like fighting against a strong current or gliding on a lake of glass.
Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays can set the tone for the
rest of the year! Here are a few ideas to navigate those celebrations' waters.
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 How to have a Safe and Happy Halloween
By Krista Fogelson
You can't miss it. Skeletons, witches, and cartoon ghosts
have popped up around the neighborhood. The shelves at the supermarket
are teeming with jumbo bags of temptingly delicious candy marked down
to prices stores hope you can't pass up. Halloween is almost here!
Many families enjoy the yearly tradition of decorating, getting into
costume, and visiting neighbors in disguise. This year, to help you
make it a Happy Halloween, we've compiled some helpful tips for having
a safe Halloween as well as alternatives for a less spooky night.
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Join Us for a Date Night with a Purpose!
Join us for an evening with nationally known
author and marriage therapist Michele Weiner-Davis. Her message after refreshments and
musical entertainment will be: Keeping Love Alive. This event is replacing our traditional fall dinner.
Saturday, November 7 6:30-9 PM
Crossroads Bible Church
15815 SE 37th St, Bellevue, WA 98006 Act now and get the early bird rate of $15 per person. (Group rates also available) Register Here...
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Stronger Families Live: Find Out What Experts Say You Can Do To Strengthen Your Marriage!
In two weeks we're launching Stronger Families Live with Jeff Kemp, a LIVE online video event.
November 4th at 6:30pst: features Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, marriage expert, pastor, speaker, and author of the best seller: Love and Respect.
November 12th, 6:30pst: learn from Michele
Weiner-Davis, therapist and author of numerous best sellers including
Divorce Busting and The Sex Starved Marriage. You may have seen her on
The Today Show, Oprah, 20/20 or 48 hours.
Each live streaming event includes
- Live streaming video broadcast with the ability to interact with Dr. Emerson Eggerichs and Michele Weiner-Davis.
- Access to the video On-Demand. Miss the live show? Watch the event as soon as it is over.
- Access to the full text transcript. Each live show will be transcribe and available for download.
The early bird registration rate is $10.00 per event or $15.00 for both.
Learn How You Can Register Here...
Event Promotion: Click Here...
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