There’s always great anticipation leading up to Christmas day. We decorate our houses in celebration, pile gifts under the tree and buy advent calendars to help us countdown. But once the morning of the 25th arrives and the presents have been opened, the rest of the day can seem somewhat anticlimactic. Instead of allowing all of the Christmas day excitement…
Financial freedom can unlock many doors and a completely new way of life. But getting there is a multi-step process that requires a strategic game plan and a strong mindset. Here are four practices to help you reach financial freedom. 1. Live Beneath Your Means To achieve and maintain financial freedom, you must spend less money than you make. It’s…
Strong faith is the foundation of any healthy relationship with God. In fact, many biblical principles are faith-based actions. Here are three ways to exercise your faith and inspire other believers (with scriptural backing in parentheses). Prayer “God speaks in the silence of the heart. Listening is the beginning of prayer.” — Mother Teresa The act of praying is evidence…
Living apart from loved ones is one of the biggest challenges any family could face. While maintaining strong bonds demands a healthy dose of both time and effort, even in local relationships, the added element of distance presents a whole new set of obstacles to be conquered. Although patience, resilience and purposeful planning will be required, you can make the…
“The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others.” -Albert Schweitzer Volunteerism and philanthropy create a better world for us all. There are countless people in need, who depend on the selfless acts of others in order to survive. Taking on a volunteer project of your own is the perfect way to…
Free time is hard to come by and easy to waste. Because moments of leisure are such a rarity, few people realize the value of spending them wisely. Each activity you devote attention to either helps you get closer to your goals or pulls you further away. Consequently, it pays to be mindful. Being intentional about your free time doesn’t…
“Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” (Scripture: Hebrew 11:1, King James Version) When life gets tough, it’s easy to feel shaken in your faith. Fortunately, there are many scriptures that will help ease your mind. Here are five faith strengthening scriptures to help you overcome. 1. “Peace I leave with you; my…