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13 years ago @ Ron Edmondson - Arizona Pastor Arreste... · 3 replies · +2 points

There is definitely more to the story: http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2008-01-17/news/mi...
The issue seems to be that he wants to build a 4,200 sq ft building in his backyard, not that he was hosting a large number of people at his house.
The greater issue that I see in this is the fact that the man thought that it would be better to continue to fight for his rights, rather than follow a zoning law that simply would have required him to find property that is properly zoned. There are some battles that we should fight, but this doesn't seem to be one of them.

14 years ago @ Ron Edmondson - I'm like a girl when i... · 1 reply · +1 points

You may want to check your second statement in bold. I think it should say more likely to respect and support rather than less. I would say that I am the same way, I want to see good guys succeed.

14 years ago @ Ron Edmondson - Top 10 Leadership Book... · 1 reply · +1 points

I would add Linchpin by Seth Godin.

14 years ago @ Family Synergy - How to Help Your Child... · 0 replies · +1 points

I have found that trying to�elevate�fears by saying, "There are no monsters under your bed" only results in them moving to the closet.

14 years ago @ Family Synergy - Daddy Dates · 0 replies · +1 points

Just out of curiosity, how old was your daughter when you started the dates?

14 years ago @ Family Synergy - How to Help Your Child... · 0 replies · +1 points

Thanks, glad you found it helpful Ben.� Of course the easy way to solve the issue of not dropping in is to hit the RSS button :)

14 years ago @ Family Synergy - 20+ Summer Fun Activit... · 0 replies · +1 points

I'm a little jealous that your camping in the mountains will be in the Rockies while ours will be in the Ozarks. Hope you are and your family have a blast!

14 years ago @ Family Synergy - How to Help Your Child... · 0 replies · +1 points

Thanks Steven. I remember reading that post, my readers, you should definitely check it out.

14 years ago @ Family Synergy - 20+ Summer Fun Activit... · 0 replies · +1 points

That's a great idea Rhodes.� While we were in Florida my girls had some questions about the moon, so we got them to start keeping�a moon journal.� Each night they go out and draw a picture of the moon.

14 years ago @ Family Synergy - 4 Steps to Security in... · 0 replies · +1 points

It's true, having confidence in our identity in Christ provides us with security. My plan is to write a little bit longer of a post with these 4 because it is such an important issue. By the way, thanks for the encouragement too!

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