Family Strong Blog – Jeffrey Dean Ministries

26 Apr

I’ve Graduated…Now What?

Congratulations! You did it. After twelve years of fall break, Thanksgiving break, teacher in-service breaks, Christmas break, spring break, and summer break, the big break is finally here! School isn’t just out for the summer; it’s out for good. Shake

25 Apr

10 End-of-the Year Tips To Help Your Child Finish Strong!

As the school year begins to wind down, the pressures often begin to wind up! Our kids are pulled in many different directions with end-of-the year parties, performances, and exams. Here are 10 tips to help you help them keep

23 Mar

Love, Simon Provides For Great Family Conversation

Simon has a secret. He is gay. He admits this to, Blue, a secret pen pal. Neither he nor Blue knows who the other is. The two connected after Blue published an anonymous confession online. Simon responds under the name

17 Mar

A Wrinkle In Time Makes For A Great Family Conversation

I just returned from watching the highly anticipated new movie A Wrinkle In Time. Both of my daughters have read the book, which is the first in a series of four books that follow the adventures of Meg and Calvin, so

05 Mar

5 Things I Want My Daughters To Know I Learned In Mexico

By jeffreydean
In Mission In The Moment, Parents, Spiritual
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I have just returned from a week of ministry in Mexico. Wow – the Yucatan Progreso, Mexico truly is a beautiful place! While there, I learned a lot about ministry, people, poverty, and great food. [Jeffrey Dean is a national and

19 Jan

Church Choice

Note: This article was just published in the March issue of Forward Magazine 2017. Helping a teen transition post-high school is an important responsibility for parents. Helping them choose a new church home in their college or career city is

09 Dec

Being Me Is A Good Thing

On many TV shows, in movies, and on magazine covers, girls are often portrayed as: People who are obsessed with their appearance. People who determine their value by how thin they can be. People who appear ready and willing

02 Nov

Bullying, Self-esteem, Suicide, and More

“They bullied my friend and now she is dead!” A high school girl made this comment to me last week in Texas. She told me that she was a close friend to a girl who ended her life just two

23 Aug

A Few More Thoughts for College Freshmen

Many college students started class today. As I promised earleir this week in my post A Good Start for College Freshmen, here are a few more thoughts for you to begin this year strong. Live by the Syllabus Your professors

21 Aug

A Good Start for College Freshmen

I vividly remember two things about my first day of college. First, I was excited! Second, I was crazy nervous! Up until that point of my life, I hadn’t experienced anything more exciting than my first day on a college