Author Archives: Dean W.

About Dean W.

Dean is the founder of Families from the Beginning.

3 Biblical Reasons to Celebrate Your Wedding Anniversary

Celebrating your wedding anniversary is a way to rejoice in God’s covenants and His faithfulness.
It is good to recall and declare all the ways God has worked in our marriage.
I believe wedding anniversaries are a good time to discuss the future. Continue reading

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Is God Glorified in Our Marriage?

How is God glorified in the church?
When a minister speaks, people naturally look at his wife to see if what he says is true. She is his glory, she adds weight to his words by her demeanor.
When people hear or read the Word of God, they look at the church to see if it’s true. Continue reading

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Recognizing the Anointing of the Holy Spirit with 1 Simple Test

What is the Anointing of the Holy Spirit?
The anointing is power from God for supernatural good works through an infilling by the Holy Spirit.
“The anointing is RESULTS.” Continue reading

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3 Important Lessons to Teach Your Children for Long Lives

Parents have pretty distinct responsibilities before God for training and teaching their children. As you teach your children to love God, remember to train them in obedience and honor, so they can serve Him throughout their long lives. Continue reading

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3 Benefits When You Visit Your Old Friends

Visit your old friends. The best part of the week was visiting with old friends. The shared memories connect us and make us more open to deeper communication. I really enjoy hearing how God has worked in my friends’ lives. Continue reading

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6 Compelling Reasons Christians Should Witness

Jesus said Christians should witness to unbelievers.
God loves them just like He loves me. They need to know it.
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3 Ways Christians Should be Patriotic and 3 Ways They Should Not

Christians should be patriotic. But how much?
We are patriotic when we give honor to our country’s institutions and its leaders. When we honor our country, we are honoring the Lord of all the earth who created us and put us here. Continue reading

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5 Examples of Great Lists in the Bible, Plus One, and Why

Did you know there are lists in the Bible?
All the organization and productivity experts proclaim the usefulness of lists.
Here is a list of Biblical lists and how they show God’s character and His love for us.
Lists are originally God’s idea. Continue reading

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6 Important Chores Children Should Do Without Being Told

Chores children should do without being told. What type of chores, how many chores, and what chores are age-appropriate? My simple guideline is that children can be asked to do just about anything that is safe for them to do. Continue reading

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9 Honest Reasons You Should Read The Story Farm

As the stories began to take shape I realized the lessons could help more than just our family. Here’s 9 reasons you should read The Story Farm.
I don’t necessarily think it will change your life, but I do believe God can use The Story Farm to remind you of His blessings in your life. I believe you will enjoy the stories and the lessons. And I believe The Story Farm is worth reading, one story at a time. Continue reading

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