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What if I were to live like God was for me and not against me? What would life be like if I walked in confidence like that of a child who has been adopted forever, like one who knows and believes they have been chosen to be part of a forever family?

The ingredients for an easy weekend breakfast or a special Easter brunch may be in your pantry right now!  This holy day is the perfect time to sprinkle additional creativity or fresh new thinking into meals for family and friends! 

Here are some delicious suggestions!

Even more important than understanding the basics of making and spending money, children need to learn what the Bible says about money.

When’s the last time you took a break from the physical cleaning, to do a little emotional and spiritual cleaning?

You will love seeing these brothers finding out that Mom & Dad are having twins!  Their reactions fill this minivan full of laughs, tears, fun, and LOTS of drama!

THIS is life with boys!  We're howling watching this video! 

Tossing and turning. Watching the clock tick minute by minute. This is what it is like for tens of millions of sleepless Americans every night. But it doesn’t have to be like this. If you have problems falling asleep or staying asleep, it is possible get a great night’s sleep—without the aid of medication!

Does money somehow seem to leak out of your house?  Here's a 21-Leak List to be aware of, or to look for in your own house. Once you identify your own, you can do some leak-repair and keep some hard-earned coin. 

I hope this list will be shared and used as a resource to guide others in reaching out to someone who is in the very beginning stages of dealing with the loss of a loved one. 

Easter can become a real sugar-coated occasion. Instead of giving your child sugar-laden marshmallow chicks and giant chocolate bunnies, use this special holiday as a way to give better-for-you gifts that stimulate their little brain and inspire creativity.

American are accumulating more debt and retaining it longer than ever before. These realities make it even more important for Christians to approach retirement with some intentionality.
So how should Christians approach retirement? What are some practical things to start implementing today?

What if I told you that you could care for your kids without worrying about them? What would it take to revolutionize our parenting in this way?

Here's some perspective...

Yes, life will be busy, that's the way it goes. But it does not have to be a mess. If I want life to change, the first shift is my thinking.

My life is not a mess.  Neither is yours.  Here's why.

Believe it or not, lack of adequate sleep can manifest in all sorts of maladies—from a weakened immune system to an increased risk of cancer.

But today, I want to talk about one risk in particular - weight gain!

Building a lasting relationship with someone else brings on a whole new set of problems...

Take it from me, a mom who not that long ago, wished that time would pass quickly and who now wishes it would slow down, enjoy these moments with your little one.

What is peace, really? We can look at it through a common lens and characterize it as calmness, quietness, tranquility, and contentment. Or, we can look at it through a Biblical lens and discover the true peace that God offers.

Do you struggle with anger? Author and Counselor Nicole Unice talks about how we can separate our strong negative reactions from the shame we feel about them, to analyze our feelings and find God’s deeper healing.

Not all your dates have to be as extravagant as an episode of The Bachelor.  With a little thought and creativity, you can create big romance with a small budget.  Here are some suggestions...