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The Joy and Wonder of the Season

Dec 16, 2009


“BAH! HUMBUG!” may have been Ebenezer Scrooge’s response to Christmas, but it is not the attitude of most people I know. I do, however, know many people who seem to have lost the joy and wonder of the season. Why? Well, I think some of the reasons are: ... read article

Protecting Your Marriage While Dealing With Infertility

Dec 16, 2009


Editor’s note: This is a follow up to the October/November 2009 LifePrints article, “How to Support a Loved One Through Infertility.” Click here to read that article.     Zach and Liz were exhausted. Thousands of dollars and endless months spent trying to have a child... read article

January Is Make Your Will Month

Dec 16, 2009


Recent surveys show that less than half of Americans have a valid Last Will and Testament. For followers of Jesus Christ, this should be a great concern. Throughout scripture, we are told to be good stewards of all that God has entrusted to us. Psalm 24:1 says, “The earth is the Lord’s... read article

Open Houses...A Time to Share

Oct 15, 2009


  Melinda will never forget the little boy who she took shopping for school clothes. It was one of the rare times in his tough life to have clothes to wear that did not have holes in them and that fit him correctly.   As they waited in the check out line, he looked at her and said,... read article

Insights October/November 2009

Oct 15, 2009


  Have you ever been away from all members of your family during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season? I have. In 1968 I was in Vietnam, and that experience reinforced just how important family was in my life. Many people say family is important, but then let the demands of life in our... read article

Supporting a Loved One Through Infertility

Oct 15, 2009


  The day after Thanksgiving, Liz cried as she opened the box of Christmas decorations and realized that once again, there would be only two stockings on their mantle and no Santa Claus at their house. At the Sunday School Christmas party, friends teased Liz and Zac about being... read article