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Planning for what we hope never happens - It's always tough to do, and tough to start.  So consider these tips to build your emergency savings account and create a buffer of cash for when emergency strikes.

"What if I never marry?" They say people fear public speaking more than death itself, I believe there’s a greater fear than this. The fear of never getting married is rampant.  And it is crippling Christian women. It’s time. It’s more than time.

It’s time to be okay with never getting married....

As a chocoholic, I’ve often reveled in the knowledge that dark chocolate is considered a healthy treat—and even a “super food.”  Sadly, it turns out that chocolate really isn’t as healthy as we’ve been led to believe.

So what ARE the benefits of chocolate?  What are we chocoholics to do?

Are your children addicted to technology?  The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has been studying the effect of screen time for children. The preliminary results are in and they’re not good....

No matter how much money we brought in, we could never seem to get ahead. We were drowning in debt and were exhausted. We were in an overwhelming financial disaster and had no clue how to get out.

Can you relate?

A Walmart truck driver is a tough job, even in the best of times. But in light of the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the country, it's downright unimaginable.

But here's a story of divine appointment where one Walmart trucker is seen through new eyes, on a mission to help others. 

No matter how busy your day is, take your to-do lists and try to look at them with God’s eyes rather than your own.
When I do this, I always find myself making some changes to what I thought were the number-one priorities.

For some reason, some single women in the church feel like they are better off being married to apathetic believers (or unbelievers?) than being single. While marriage is a huge blessing, marriage to an ungodly man is extremely difficult, and could be dangerous to potential children and grandchildren.

To steer you in the right direction, here are 5 aspects of a man worth marrying.

The one thing you can expect from your young child is the unexpected! Here's a life lesson one parent learned from this inconsistency.

You can’t possibly know the scars or the joys that will be etched upon your heart these next ten years. You might face pain and trials like you’ve never experienced before. Anything could happen, and everything could change...

Do you like what you see when you look in the mirror?  Truth is, we are more than a check-off list concerning thighs, eyes, abilities and more.

Several beautiful implications spring to life when we believe the truth of what Scripture says about us!  Look at what it says here...! 

In some of the most difficult times in life, I’ve learned the power of praying God’s words back to Him.  Here are 9 strategic prayers that I hope will get you through some of the toughest times in your life.....

There are many things you can do to reduce your risk of developing various diseases, but there is one thing you simply can’t change: your genes.

We talk about how strong a strong predictor of many health problems genetics is, and what you can do about it. 

UPS delivery driver Carolyn Crump is used to being the one delivering things. But her customers learned she was in need and they all jumped in to help to deliver something to her–a new roof.

Putting money in a savings account seems simple enough, yet it's a struggle for many.  While there has been an upward trend in the amount being socked away each year, increasing savings account balances can help Americans meet their long-term goals, such as retirement.

Here's help in building your savings account; giving you a clear course of action and setting specific goals.

God is not absent-minded, He didn’t forget about you. He has so much more for you than just marriage. I know it’s hard to believe but ask your married friends. Marriage is a gift, but it is not the only gift.

The headline screams, “Millennials Leaving the Church in Droves!” It’s enough to make a parent fear for their child’s faith. Is there anything we can do to turn the tide for our child? Any wisdom for helping our kids keep their faith?

The right foods, most often, are whole foods—organic, unprocessed, just the way it would look if you plucked it off the tree or the vine. But are there any processed foods that can be healthy too?
The answer is yes—as long as you know what you’re looking for....

Wives want quality time, help around the house, leadership, and affection. That’s what the article I read listed. But life tells a very different story. What do women really want from their husbands?

Knowing when it’s time to move yourself or a loved one to a smaller or more accessible home, or even an assisted living center, can be tough. There are some signs that can help aid you in identifying when the time is right.