Posts about Families (8)

I came across two quotes recently that were related but different in their approaches to one another. The first comes from the poet and famous author Ralph Waldo Emerson who said, “Trust thyself, every heart vibrates to that string.” Plain and simple, putting trust in one’s own abilities and perspectives is the common view of the heart.

What’s your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar status? Have a strange symptom you’ve been hoping would go away on its own? According to a Cleveland Clinic Survey, Only half of all men surveyed said they get regular checkups, and 72 percent would rather clean the bathroom than see their doctor. That’s pretty bad!

Have you ever looked up and wondered what just zapped the last hour from you? Time Management is the ability to use one's time effectively or productively. This may sound achievable only by an elite group of experts, but adopting simple things can go a long way in helping you manage your time!

“I feel so much more complete, so much more equipped by the Lord to do His work.”

There's a good chance you have a couple of credit cards in your wallet that you use for in-store and online purchases. But when was the last time you thought about whether your credit cards are the "right" cards for your spending habits?

Did you know, in America alone, over 430,000 children are in the foster care system? The majority of the children in out-of-home care come from neglectful homes and many hope to be reunited with their parents. Foster care is truly about helping families get back on their feet and reuniting children with their parents.

In a time where entitlement and selfishness seem to be on the rise, instilling the values of generosity and gratitude in your children has become more critical than ever before. Children are worried, depressed, and lacking purpose in ways that previous generations have never experienced. It doesn’t have to be this way.

As Mother’s Day approaches, we recognize the complexity surrounding the holiday. While some people have much to celebrate on that day, others find it shrouded in pain. No matter where you fall on that spectrum, one thing remains the same: the character of God.