For young people entering adulthood, one of the ways that life hits hard is in the area of finances. In a financial literacy study conducted by the University of South Florida, less than half of college-graduate respondents could correctly answer three questions designed to determine financial aptitude.

The Path to Creating New Habits Most of us would choose to take a well-worn path through the woods rather than blaze our own new trail because that takes work and time. It’s not easy, but there are times when a brand new pathway needs to be made to reach a new destination.

From the enthusiastic appointment scheduler at your doctor’s office to the triage nurse who asks you to stand on that awful scale, to the person stapling a booklet of paper to your prescription bag—each professional comprises a member on your healthcare team. Everyone plays a unique role on that team, and every role impacts your overall healthcare.

Transitions can be particularly challenging. Working in a health care sharing ministry where our daily mission is to connect people to a Christ-centered community wellness experience, we continuously find ourselves offering comfort, prayer, and sage advice on how to live well.

Medi-Share member and volunteer Brenda Schweitzer has come to a powerful realization over the past decade. “Medi-Share is a ministry,” she says. “It’s the body of Christ. It’s different, and it’s worth fighting for.”

Unachieved goals are not usually a result of a lack of know-how, but the absence of accountability.

I love to travel, and I have been fortunate enough to be able to do quite a bit of it. I love being able to immerse myself in new places and cultures, try new foods, hear new languages, and get a sense of the wider world.

I wish you could see…