There is an element in human nature that struggles to appreciate prosperity, wholesomeness, progress, and success. Why that is remains a mystery. As parents, we aspire for our children to fulfill their God-given gifts and capabilities. When we pause to consider the incredible material and personal blessings many of us enjoy today, it truly is remarkable. We, Lis and Dave, own our home and raised our children in it. We made this house a place [...]
“I am my father’s son.” That phrase has carried more meaning for me as the years have passed. When I was a teenager, my father went to play handball one afternoon. Somewhere in the middle of the game, he collapsed. He passed out right there on the court, and an ambulance rushed him to the hospital. For me, as a young man, it felt shocking—something serious must have happened. But the diagnosis was surprisingly simple: [...]
We are HUGE football fans! In fact, our family has held Denver Broncos season tickets since 1968. With the college and pro football seasons underway, we’re reminded of a powerful coaching philosophy that applies far beyond the field: Are you playing to win—or playing not to lose? In football, there’s a strategy called the “Prevent Defense.” Coaches often use this late in the game to protect a lead. It’s designed to allow short-yardage plays that [...]
Our July special donation opportunity is ending soon! Your support will allow us to move forward and complete many projects and programs that will serve your family and many others! https://youtu.be/U0nLUAbNpdM 62% of parents today say parenting is much harder than they expected 88% parents say parenting is tiring and stressful 77% of parents say their greatest worry is the mental health of their children and fear they will be bullied 52% of parents say [...]
“We love OneFamily and the impact that it continues to have on our family. We tell all our family and friends about the classes, weekly letters & daily quotes and the blessing that it has been to us and our children!” Impacting families in a transformative way is at the heart of our mission with OneFamily! This means equipping families with practical resources and encouraging them through those challenging days to persevere while sustaining them [...]
To you fathers: Father’s Day is a great day. It presents itself as the annual kickoff to the summer where dads and kids can enjoy long days of playing outside deep into the evening warmth. Barbeque weekends showcase dad’s culinary skills with burgers, dogs, and corn on the cob right off the grill. Dad – the anchor in storms, the platform from which to jump in the water, the fountain of goofy laughter, the sun [...]
One of the greatest parenting joys is when your child lets you into their private world. What is the private world? Generally speaking, it is a special place where we all hold deeper thoughts, treasured memories, and feel the most vulnerable. It is the essence of who we are. The private world is what we share with our spouse and only our most trusted and closest friends. As our children grow and develop their sense [...]
Clearly you are more mature today than you were 5 years ago. And to be sure, you’re likely to be more mature 5 years from now than you are today. In what way? Your kids will lead you to the answer. Setting goals for the year is definitely a worthwhile endeavor, though it is commonplace to lose energy and focus on those objectives as the clean slate of the coming year gets filled with life. [...]
A successful parenting journey requires consistency, patience, and resolve. Yet the journey is often filled with frustration, anxiety, and, at times, hopelessness even when we are trying to do our best. Thankfully, there are those moments that can unexpectedly encourage and sustain us in the process! Recently, we were reminded of a heartwarming story shared by friends and OneFamily parents. This story beautifully illustrates one of those unexpected moments when parents receive affirmation that their [...]
The mission of OneFamily is to equip, encourage and sustain you throughout your marriage and parenting journey. For nearly 10 years, we have committed ourselves to serving families, one family at a time, with classes, seminars, events, one-on-one coaching/mentoring, and online with our daily quotes and Tuesday Letters of encouragement. This means you have ongoing access to OneFamily long after you’ve first participated in one of our programs. This year, we worked directly with 2,400 [...]