[As originally seen on Crosswalk] As the countdown to the end of this last school year came to an end, it occurred to me that half of my summers with my oldest daughter were gone. I blinked and – poof – nothing but memories remained.

A quick scroll through social media, search engines, and streaming series reveals a common theme: Longevity is trending. From week to week, it seems like there’s a new, hot, “must do” practice that promises to lengthen our lives. But how much of it is helpful and how much is hype?

Have you every felt like you have been dealing with something in your life that you just couldn’t get away from?

Managing the rising costs of raising a family requires careful planning and budgeting. Medi-Share can play a pivotal role in helping families manage their finances effectively.

Parents, it’s that time again – time for school supply shopping. Colorful store displays and flashy sales try to trick us into thinking this is the most wonderful time of the year. And it works through elementary school, maybe. But eventually the thrill of new folders and a fresh box of crayons wears off, and we groan along with our kids at the supply list that signals the ending of summer.

“What’s good for your heart, is good for your brain.” - Dr. Dean Ornish, MD

Parenthood is a wild and wonderful adventure. It’s challenging, charming, stretching, and shocking. It’s a catalyst for physical, emotional, and spiritual transformation unlike any other. Parenthood requires a level of self-sacrifice that is productive but many times uncomfortable.

“Meaningless! Meaningless!” says the Teacher. “Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless.” (Ecclesiastes 1:2)