A Letter to My Children About Marriage.
Dear Children, Should the Lord give you the good gift of a husband or wife, and I hope He does, there are a few things I want you to know. Things that you may not hear from...
Monthly Archive: January 2014
Christian, Single and desire to marry
“Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:4 Everyone longs to give themselves completely to someone…to have a deep soul relationship with another, to be...
Custody Issues
Divorce is painful — not only for husband and wife, but also for the children. It can be especially difficult to navigate custody arrangements. There is no easy way to divide time that was...
Helping Children Heal After Divorce
“Children are resilient. They’ll bounce back.” If you are in the midst of a divorce, you’ve likely heard these words. And as hurting parents, we hope it’s true. We pray that our children will...
What’s your Love Language?
You may be thinking, “Five Love Languages? Oh no, not another trendy relationship book!” But the idea of “five love languages” isn’t new. The original book by Dr Gary Chapman debuted in 1992 and has sold over...
Raise a Money-smart Kid
Take a moment to think about your financial habits – good and bad. Do they mirror things your parents did? Was your father a diligent saver who was certain to be ready for that “rainy...
The Vanishing Pay Check: Where does it go?
Many families suffer “hole-in-a-pocket” syndrome, meaning the money they earn seems to slip away leaving no trace. As a result, plans we have for our family, home, church or charity giving and future are set...
Can Your Financial Plans Keep Up?
Major changes — whether personal or professional —can significantly affect your family’s insurance and investment needs. A year-end review of your situation will help ensure that you have adequate coverage and that your investments are meeting...
Finding Financial Balance
It is often said that balance is the key to happiness. Financial balance is an important part of a balanced life. Life can sometimes be like the balance scales our grandmothers used years ago with...
Teaching Kids to Share the Plenty
Here are some tips for helping your family live generously. Breaking down financial barriers to be free to live generously 1. Live within your means Save up for purchases and pay cash rather than buying...
