Monday, 1 October 2007

What is a Focused Family?

The Focused Family might sound dangerously close to Focus on the Family, but I see it as a slightly different meaning. Focus on the Family makes me think of something from the outside looking in, whereas a Focused Family leans more to an agenda from within the family.

What does a focused family look like anyway? Well obviously, that is what this blog is endeavoring to define, but where are there some real life examples of such an animal? I was thinking the other day that we need some real life examples to help us in defining it and apply the examples for ourselves.

I think there would be some common threads in a focused family: values would be well defined, purpose and meaning to life would come to the front, and a plan or agenda would be in place to reach desired goals. I would like to make this a group project though. So for the next two weeks I would like to see you in the comments asking your biggest questions about what a "Focused Family" would look like. Questions like, "What do you consider top priority for your family?" or "How do you handle time management?" After that the hunt will be on to interview these families and share their stories here.

Will you join us in the quest? Get your biggest question in the comments and let's learn from the best how to make a difference from the inside of our families!

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