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      Someone has said, “If you connect a boy to the right man, he seldom goes wrong.” I (Dr. Dobson) fully believe that to be true. The full force of my own father’s contribution hit me years ago when he lay in the hospital after a heart attack. As I stood by his bedside, I thought back to the happiest moments of my childhood—how we would rise early on a wintry morning, pull on our hunting clothes, and head twenty miles outside of town to a favorite place we called “the big woods.” He’d get me situated under a little tree, and then we’d wait for the sun to come up, watching the squirrels and birds and chipmunks. Those moments with my dad were priceless. They made me want to be like him—to choose his values as my values, his dreams as my dreams, his God as my God. Are you cultivating common ground with your son? Sharing hobbies or other interests now will encourage open communication during the turbulent times ahead. It will plant the seeds for a mutual faith—and a friendship that can last a lifetime.   Questions for Today:
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      Prayer: Lord, help me to be sensitive to the interests and needs of my son(s). Give me grace to create memories that will strengthen our relationship and draw us closer to you, and to each other. Amen.
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Standing for Faith, Family, and Freedom

As we continue celebrating the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute’s 15th anniversary, July seems like the perfect time to remember our humble beginnings and ponder how things have changed. It’s also the month we celebrate America’s birthday and independence, having risen from a meager beginning to a mighty nation.

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Alexander Hamilton: Relentless Drive

Alexander Hamilton was a true visionary who played a critical role in shaping the very foundation of our country. As a statesman, lawyer, and economist, Hamilton was known for his sharp intellect and unwavering dedication to the principles of freedom, democracy, and economic opportunity.

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Benjamin Franklin: Practical Wisdom

Benjamin Franklin was a brilliant man, a true Renaissance figure, with remarkable accomplishments spanning a wide range of fields.

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John Adams: Unshakable Faith

As a lawyer, statesman, and diplomat, Adams was known for his unwavering commitment to the principles of liberty, justice, and democracy.

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Thomas Jefferson: Foundational Ideas

From his authorship of the Declaration of Independence to his dedication to religious freedom, Thomas Jefferson’s contributions to America cannot be overstated.

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George Washington: Humble Leadership

George Washington was not only the first President of the United States, but also a true hero who played a critical role in the birth of our nation.

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Bullying Taught by Violence in the Media

Another key factor is the prevalence of violence in the media, which has taught kids the wrong way to deal with tormentors. Teens, including those with wounded spirits, live every day with images of k

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Talk to your children about the Lord and His mercies continually. This is what Moses told the children of Israel. It is also what King David and the prophet Joel, among other biblical authors, instructed us to do. These passages are too clear to be misunderstood.

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3 Keys To Fortify Your Family

In an effort to draw on the experiences of those who have lived together successfully as husbands and wives, we asked married couples to participate in an informal study. More than six hundred people

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Dr. James Dobson shares a powerful message about love for country, individual liberty, and the bedrock values that have made America great.

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