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Politics and Your Kids' Vote

  Well, the conventions are over and November 6th is fast approaching.  What have you taught your kids about the political process and the privilege of voting? It’s never too early to teach them about their responsibilities as a citizen.  So, what do they need to know? First, freedom relies on widespread participation in the electoral process.  Second, free speech should come with common courtesy.  Your kids need...
Sep 14, 2012 / Kids & Culture

Catch the Paralympic Spirit

  The light turns green. . . you start to cross the intersection. . .you’re blindsided. . . you suffer serious injury. . .and your world changes in a moment.  Physical pain.  Emotional pain.  No one is immune.  But, it’s what you do with the pain that matters.   Will it be a stumbling block or just a hurdle?  The Paralympic Games begin today in London.  These athletes embraced their pain and let it guide them to...
Aug 29, 2012 / Inspirational

The Most Inspirational Olympic Athlete

It may be Jesse Owens. Born the son of a sharecropper and grandson of a slave, Jesse Owens, using his God-given athletic ability, went on to compete in the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany.  In attendance was Adolph Hitler.  Hitler touted his so-called belief that the Aryan people were the superior race. However, Hitler had to sit in the stands and fume as Jesse Owens won four gold medals in track and field. ...
Aug 01, 2012 / Inspirational

The Value of Endurance

Every year, in the Tour de France, thousands ride their bikes over 2000 miles through the French landscape.  During the 23 days of the race, they climb mountains, and struggle against the elements…with only 2 days’ rest.  Years of training develops physical endurance to help them finish the race.  But the value of endurance isn’t just physical; it also applies to your marriage.  The ability to persevere through...
Jul 03, 2012 / Relationships and Communication

Family Time

In its first week out, Disney’s “Finding Nemo” broke all sorts of box office records.  It quickly became one of the highest grossing animation films of all times.  In the movie, Nemo swims out a bit too far and gets lost.  His dad Marlin is determined to find his long lost son—no matter what it took.  Kids applaud when Marlin finally finds the wayward Nemo.  For whatever reason, maybe you haven’t seen or spoken to...
Jun 19, 2012 / Family Time & Vacations

When a Dream Dies

You had aspirations of doing and being something in your life.  But, now your dream just isn’t possible.  Maybe an accident or illness took your dreams away.  Maybe a divorce or financial problems killed your dream.  Every day, people are forced to make a choice…hang on to a dead dream, or reach for a new one.  The end of one dream could be the beginning of a new one…something even greater than you ever thought...
May 31, 2012 / Inspirational

Memorial Day

Before you get caught up in barbecues and picnics, stop to reflect on the true reason for Memorial Day—to honor the defenders of our American freedom. Many military families received the dreaded knock on the door this year as they learned their loved one died in battle. Let’s remember to honor our service men and women as well as their families. Listen to these words from World War II General Douglas McArthur. "It...
May 28, 2012 / Holidays

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