A new year is a new opportunity to look back over the former year and redefine the purpose of your family. Just coasting through last year's resolutions is like being out to sea in a boat without a paddle. Not very effective and we won't get anywhere fast. Maybe everything is going smoothly and we [...]
On this blessed day of the year, we have an opportunity to create something of lasting value, far greater than any gift that perishes. The wonder of Christmas morning can lose its luster over the years, but tucked away in the hearts of us all is a longing for joy to surprise us on Christmas [...]
The lingering smell of turkey invites us to the Thanksgiving feast with loved ones around, oohing and ahhing over their favorite food. It's Thanksgiving again, with a hint of pumpkin spice and cinnamon filling the air, we are comforted with the simple things of life that help us to take a break from the ordinary. [...]
October was designated as National Estate Planning month in 2008 by Congress. The resolution noted “Many Americans are unaware that lack of estate planning and financial illiteracy may cause their assets to be disposed of to unintended parties by default through the complex process of probate.” People fail to plan due in large part to [...]
Once the best laid plans have been in place, how do we help to prepare loved ones for their future? Sometimes we can get so caught up in the routine of life that we forget to prepare sufficiently for our future. While we don't want to be guilty of missing the present, the future is [...]
I've heard it said that it is not what is taught, but caught. Likewise, it is not what we expect but what we inspect that reveals whether or not the legacy we are seeking to pass on is "sticking". The next generation stands to inherit a lot from those who have gone before them. Families [...]
Schedules and resolutions are made, but why is time so difficult to manage? Time's Up. Seemingly a never-ending cycle of opportunities to invest moments for the here and now or for eternity, in reality, time is an evaporating commodity that we will be accountable for, ultimately having an earthly end. In light of this vacuum called [...]
Forgiveness has always been at the heart of God’s redemptive plan for our relationship with him and each other. Navigating through sin, emotions and consequences can make choosing forgiveness challenging, but once the decision is made to forgive, the peace that follows and the fruit borne confirm the choice. August 7th is International Forgiveness Day [...]
Say the word, "budget" to a kid and you are a spoiler of fun. Our concept of being a wise steward can be relegated to the status of B-O-R-I-N-G and placing loved ones in a state of deprivation if we fail to see the rewards for godly stewardship and forget to have fun in the process. [...]
The celebration of Independence Day for our nation has passed, but freedom's bell continues to ring on in many areas of our lives. There are many freedoms we can enjoy, but freedom is not always available depending on political or personal oppression. The freedom to worship, political freedom, individual freedom to live and to prosper [...]
