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Background -  Where did this topic come from. It started with conviction. God has really been laying on my heart the need to do a better job of listening James 1: 19 19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.  I confess…I need to be better at this. You know this…I don’t like the silence. I will quickly fill it wit...

The girls, Jenna, Bridgitte, and Linda, take on the topic of "Word of the Year".  Each of them discussed the importance of  being intentional about how you are going to look forward to the new year.  With this intentionality, describe it with are single word.   The Word of the Year has many different purposes.  It helps us to stay focused. It helps us to look forward and actively develop...

Hopelessness is no laughing matter.  When we hear such words we know that people are in a potentially dangerous place.  They are giving up.  Such words as "suicide", "not worth it anymore", and "i'm finished", are some of the trembling phases that catch our attention.  This is why HOPE is so important. Hope is the fuel that gets us out of bed every single day.  H...

Tune in as Linda and Merrill take on common questions presented by parents.  Raising kids in today's world comes with a hosts of challenges; peer pressure, homework struggles, identity crisis, and bad attitudes are just the tip of the iceberg.  While there is often no one exactly correct answer, there are many basic guidelines to help us through parenting questons. Building your house on a fi...

Just like your teacher always encouraged you to ask questions because probably someone else in the class had the same question. We do the same thing at Rock Solid Families.  This episode deals with several of the many questions that people have concerning their marriage.  Check them out and see which ones hit close to home for you.  Communication and Conflict ***Riley: "We've been arguin...

Background -  We first want to say that we do not want to minimize anyone’s problems or challenges.  They are real, and they can be difficult.   The other thing to keep in mind is that no matter who you are, no one escapes the challenges of life.  Rich, poor, black, white, urban, rural, Christian, atheist, it doesn’t matter, we all have problems.  Having problems reveals a deeper side of ourselves...

These days there are many things trying to tell us who we should be and how we are to act.  The truth is, most of it is not even close to what God has called us to be.  In this special episode of Girl Power Hour, Jenna, Bridgitte and Linda take on the messaging of the world as it relates to today's young moms.   Trying to raise  children, balance a career, and still be a good wife are not sim...

Do you find yourself saving your kids from adversity and challenge?  Do you spend excessive amounts of time fighting your kid's battles?  If so, you may very well be a snow plowing parent.   There are a number of different parenting styles but in the last decade one that has grown in use has been called the Snow Plowing Parent, or sometimes called, Bulldozing Parent. Either way, it is express...

We have a saying and expectation at our house.  "Our house is a house of peace".  We didn’t realize this until we adopted our younger kids and we began to see the chaos that was draining all of us.  As we struggled to understand what happened to our peace, we realized just how important peace is in the house.  Peace is necessary in order for people to rest and replenish their energy stor...

Anyone that has ever been a parent knows that parenting can be challenging.  Sometimes half the battle is between the parents and not the kids.  But, if we want to make it even more challenging, add a divorce or separation into the picture.  Yes, now parenting goes to a new level of challenging.   We often see what is called Parental Alienation between parents and their kids.  One parent intention...

Time for the ladies to put their spin on things.  Jenna, Bridgitte, and Linda are putting together a new program that will run once a month called, Girl Power.  The show will take the view of these three ladies on the many tasks of being a woman, mom, and wife in today's world.  This show promises to be informative, fun, and honoring of the people they so diligently serve.  https://rocksolidf...

Contrary to what you may hear from feminist, the majority of women that we work with in our office desire a good man in their lives. When asked what women are looking for here are some general answers and themes that we see in our office as well as what we read in the research.  Empathy and understanding Open and honest communication Shared values and goals Mutual respect Shared responsibilities E...

The topic of Love and Respect is one we have covered before.  But this time we are approaching it from two very different perspectives; husbands then wives.  Understanding what love and respect means to each other is like learning an entirely new language.  Things you thought you understood come back to only cause more confusion and conflict.  Emerson Eggerich, author or Love and Respect, explains...

The topic of Love and Respect is one we have covered before.  But this time we are approaching it from two very different perspectives; husbands then wives.   Understanding what love and respect means to each other is like learning an entirely new language.  Things you thought you understood come back to only cause more confusion and conflict.  Emerson Eggerich, author or Love and Respect, explain...

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Spiritual warfare is a reality that families, particularly those who hold strong Christian beliefs, often face. Understanding spiritual warfare and recognizing how it manifests can help families confront these attacks and fortify themselves spiritually. Ways We See Spiritual Attacks on the Family Division and Conflict: One of the primary tactics in spiritual warfare is to sow seeds of discord with...

Matthew 12:25 But Jesus knew their thoughts, and said to them: "Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand. True wisdom is timeless.  Whether it was the time of Christ walking the earth or today, the wisdom holds true.  Short of the civil war era, our country has not experienced such divide.  Politics, religion,...

Parenting Styles and Their Impact Parenting styles are the approaches parents take to raise their children. These styles can significantly influence a child's development, behavior, and self-esteem. Here are six common parenting styles, with examples and a discussion of their effectiveness: 1. Permissive Parenting Description: Parents are very lenient, allowing their children to make their ow...

Recently, Merrill and Linda saw the movie, The Forge.  Without spoiling the movie for you, we would highly recommend it!  The movie brings about the topic of mentoring and why it is so important.   Seldom can we learn everything from a book or even a classroom.  We often learn best from the wisdom of those that take a special interest in us and are willing to poor into our growth.  This may be par...

Like it or not, it's here.  The world of Artificial Intelligence , A.I., is fast tracking to be one of the most powerful innovations mankind has ever experienced.  Many are excited, many are skeptical, and many many more are flat out scared!  It's one thing to think about A.I. as an adult and how you will manage it, but the  concern many parents have is, "what about our kids?"....

Episode 300 is one that all of us have experienced or will soon.  There's the old saying that 'two things are certain, death and paying taxes.'  Today, we are going to turn add one more thing that is certain in life, PAIN.  None of us wants it but all of us will experience it.  Whether it's physical, emotional, or mental, all of us will have more than our desired share of pain....

Introducing Bridgitte Price - Assistant Executive Director! It's always exciting to add new people to your staff.   New ideas, new energy, and new talents are just the tip of the iceberg about what Bridgitte is already bringing to Rock Solid Families.   Bridgitte comes to Rock Solid Families with past experiences as a school counselor at Batesville Community Schools.  She has also worked with...

If you go to the car shop your mechanic is going to diagnose your car with visual observation, measurement, and even computer diagnostic equipment.  When he is finished, he's going to have a pretty good idea of what's wrong with the car.  When you go to the doctor because your're not feeling well, they are going to begin the diagnostic process with blood work, scans, and monitoring...

Here we go!  The new school year is ready to get underway whether our kids like it or not.  The start of the school year can provoke a host of different reactions from different students; anxiety, excitement, dread, anticipation, uncertainty, etc.... So, as a parent, how can you help your student start the year in the best way possible?  As we look ahead to the 2024-25 school year, here are a few...

The story of Possum Trot is what inspired our question this week. In the movie, Sound of Hope, the little town of Possum Trot in east Texas was absolutely moved by the Holy Spirit.  Donna Martin, wife of preacher, WC Martin, became moved by the number of children in need of a home.  She began to look into the idea of fostering and adoption.  Her husband was initially not moved at all. In fact, he...