A thermostat sets the temperature, and a thermometer reflects the temperature. Too many Dads are thermometers... they reflect their child's mood. If Linda is nice, they are nice. But if Linda is nasty... well, you get the picture. Effective Dads are thermostats... setting the climate of the household by how they react, or do not react, to their child's behavior. The Dad can set the thermostat by their words, actions, and deeds. They choose to be joyful when their child is not. They choose to be calm when their child is out of control. And they choose to love, when their child is unlovable. One way we can set the thermostat of the environment is to consistently bless our children. I am a total believer in you get what you expect and what you continually talk about. The Bible tells us that as a man thinketh in his heart, so is he. An essential to a healthy life is Dad helping to set the direction of the thinking of the children. A continual blessing sets that direction and thermostat for their future. |
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Join us for our Second Annual
"Dads 4 Life Motorcycle Ride In at Chick-fil-A"
Saturday, March 31,st at 4:00pm - 7:00pm |
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Written By: Rob Jennis, Financial Planner
What is it with parents? They buy us a pack of gum here or a chocolate bar there, they pay for the gotta have them $100 new jeans and a trip up the ski hill. Then, we turn 18, about the same time most of us leave home. Parents then slam the wallet shut and tell us it’s time for us to learn how to manage our own money.
Money management starts with money, your own money, and even a preschooler can start to learn that a penny saved is penny earned. |
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10 Things More Important Than Money |
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 By: Scott Hammond - Father of 9
Remember, there are many things in life that are far more important than the size of your investment portfolio or the size of your latest paycheck. Too often in our capitalistic society, we place too much emphasis on financial achievement and too little on the importance of living a purpose driven life. - Family… your spouse, your parents, and her kids should come first. Just simply providing for them does not make your family, your number one priority. There is far more you can do for them with quality and quantity time. Love is spelled…. TIME.
- Friends... the older some of us get, the less time we have for our friends. Some people get too busy climbing the success ladder and may not even make time for friends. Big mistake. So many things in our society are disposable, and sadly, friends too often fall into that category. Take time to invest in your friendships, both old and new. How hard is it to schedule a Starbucks coffee, pick up the phone, or write an e-mail?
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