http://www.igofullblast.com:88 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:25:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Please submit your questions that are not listed on the FAQ page: http://www.igofullblast.com:88/2008/09/03/faqs/ 5 Lack of Discipline "The death of respectful behavior as a norm in our schools, churches, and families." Ward and June Cleaver seemed to have it so easy. A stern look from Father, and you knew you were "in for it." Take a moment and think of a time when you have seen ... http://www.igofullblast.com:88/2008/03/14/5-lack-of-discipline/ 6 Financial Pressures "The chronic misuse of debt and/or mismanagement of financial resources." Debt, finances, credit cards, rising costs... the list goes on. Each idea generates a sick feeling in the pit of one's gut. Money is a divining rod for revealing one's values and desires. And within the practical, emotional, even ... http://www.igofullblast.com:88/2008/02/20/6-financial-pressures/ 7 Lack of Communication "The near elimination of meaningful family member interaction." Cell phones, email, text messaging, instant messaging... there are more ways than ever to stay in touch. But family communication continues to be a challenge. Combined with the forces of increased levels of activities and more and more options for ... http://www.igofullblast.com:88/2008/01/29/7-lack-of-communication/ Negative Media Influences"The growing influx of destructive images and messages into the home." The number 8 topic facing today's family, as expressed by individuals from a range of backgrounds, is "Negative Media Influences." The media, more specifically the entertainment media, have long been the subject of criticism by Christians and traditionalists... and for good ... http://www.igofullblast.com:88/2008/01/22/8-negative-media-influences/ #9 Balance of Work and Family The number 9 topic facing today's family, as expressed by individuals from a range of backgrounds, is "Balance of Work and Family." "The rising pressure to invest more of one's energy in work at the expense of family." Often, a moment of decision is not a decision ... http://www.igofullblast.com:88/2008/01/14/9-balance-of-work-and-family/ A brand new year, 2008! Wow, it seems like yesterday we were so terrified about the computers crashing in 2000. You turn around and eight years are GONE! I don't remember my Y2K resolutions. I'm sure I won't remember most of my good intentions this time next ... http://www.igofullblast.com:88/2008/01/03/top-ten-issues/ I remember our first VCR. I also remember the huge video camera. You had to be strong just to catch that special moment. Today things are so compact, cameras on your phone, tapes as small as candy, etc. Life is always changing. The television has changed tremendously ... http://www.igofullblast.com:88/2007/11/07/tivo/ Star date log: 10/17/2007 (i've always wanted to say that) What's your favorite ice cream? I like almost every kind of ice cream except mint chocolate chip (one of my wife's favorites). My favorites are cookies and cream, homemade vanilla with strawberries, and cheesecake with fresh strawberries. Just to name a ... http://www.igofullblast.com:88/2007/10/17/ice-cream/