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Black Friday Advice from Dave Ramsey

Today is Black Friday — the traditional start of the Christmas shopping season. But a great bargain isn’t so great if it means spending the holidays in extra debt. Here are three tips to ease the after-Christmas bills blues to help you make the most of the big sales. Instead of getting carried away by all the big sales and promotions, set some limits in writing before you leave the house. If you haven’t already,...
Nov 29, 2013 / Holidays

3 Truths to Remember When You're Feeling Worthless

When we take a good, hard look at ourselves, we don’t always like what we find.  Thoughts of worthlessness begin to creep in and we become discouraged.  The truth is that while we aren’t perfect, we are valuable.  So the next time you find yourself feeling like you don’t have a lot to offer, here are 3 truths to keep in mind.  First, you have gifts.  Instead of being overwhelmed by your weaknesses, try embracing...
Nov 27, 2013 / Family Health

How to Be Thankful

Family time, football, fun, and lots of food…those are the things that I think of when Thanksgiving Day approaches. But it’s also a meaningful holiday where we need to pause and give thanks for our many blessings. Our good family friends recently shared their awesome Thanksgiving tradition with me.  They place a white table cloth on their dining room table the week of Thanksgiving. Then, each family member takes a...
Nov 26, 2013 / Holidays

"If, Then" Marriage Cycle

We’ve all said it to our spouse before, “If you would just do this, then I would do that.” Basically what we are saying is “I’m not going to do something you want until I get what I want.” For example, maybe your spouse has said, “If you’d pick up your clothes off the floor, then I would clean more.”  Or, “If you would just take me out more, then I’d make love with you more.” Or, “If you would take me somewhere...
Nov 25, 2013 / Saving Your Marriage

8 Inspirational Family Quotes

Somehow, it’s always the little moments that turn into the big ones.  It may seem small now, but you’ll never forget the time your daughter loses her first tooth or your son learns to ride a bike.  These moments with your family are what last a lifetime.  So, to encourage you to be thankful for your family, I’ve compiled a list of 8 inspirational family quotes.  First, former President Ronald Regan reminds us that...
Nov 22, 2013 / Inspirational

8 Great Fatherhood Quotes

I’d like to say thanks to all you fathers out there. Thank you for providing for your family, for strengthening your family, for protecting your family.  To encourage you through this amazing journey of fatherhood, I’ve compiled a list of 8 great quotes about fatherhood.  First, American heavyweight boxer Ken Norton once said “Of all the titles I’ve been privileged to have, ‘Dad’ has always been the best.” ...
Nov 21, 2013 / Inspirational

Married to a Masterpiece

A Swiss art collector recently paid $19,000 for what was presumed to be a 19th-century German portrait. Later, it was discovered that the portrait was actually painted by Leonardo da Vinci… and worth more than 150 million dollars. After you’ve been married for a while, it’s easy to take each other for granted… to assume your relationship isn’t worth much… to lose sight of just how valuable your spouse is. But if...
Nov 20, 2013 / General

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