In a season of incredibly busy, hectic schedules volunteering is probably not at the top of your to-do list. For me this year, volunteering at a local ministry that provides transitional housing for homeless women and their children was the kick-off to my holiday season.

We live in the world’s most prosperous economy. With only about 5% of the world’s total population, the United States accounts for 20% of the world’s total income, according to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. But that doesn’t mean everyone is rich. In fact, nearly 6 in 10 Americans say they live paycheck to paycheck, according to a Charles Schwab report.

By Laura Bollinger, RDN

By guest Blogger, Niki Hardy

By guest financial blogger, Logan Allec

As we navigate through this season of Thanksgiving, we are reminded of the constant grace and love the Lord extends to us every day. No matter what season of life, we have so many reasons to give Him praise for His faithfulness and provision in our lives.

Over the past 20 years, American adults diagnosed with Diabetes has more than doubled. It is the 7thleading cause of death in the United States, though this may be underreported since 25% of those with this chronic disease are unaware they have it.

By: Laura Bollinger, RDN