My husband, Steve, was a banker for twenty-five years. So when it comes to people and their finances he has seen it all. His signature statement is, “I spent the […]
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It’s time for the kids to re up for another tour of duty and get back to navigating the culture wars. Here’s a few training exercises to make sure they […]
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God has blessed my wife, Jodie, and I with 3 amazing kiddos. ColeTrain is 16, KylieFaith is 15 and Tifton Jack (AKA The Jackhammer) is 13. Jodie and I have […]
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“Help, I feel like I’m ruining my kids!” If you’ve ever felt this way welcome to the club! I suspect that if we are really honest we will […]
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CREATE A JOURNAL: Team Sprad loves to journal! I encourage all parents to purchase a journal for each of their kiddos and create a habit of writing in the […]
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It’s a small decision, but a decision none the less. I have decided to stop saying that “next week will be better.” Not “better” as in- this week […]
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It doesn’t matter if you’re married or single, young or old, male or female. Everyone wants to be loved. Here are 50 ways you can say I love you, today. […]
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Statistics continue to indicate there are an estimated 54 million Americans with a disability; and according to an article in Christianity Today (January 2010, “Welcome the Exceptional” pg. 59) “Recent […]
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{Originally published in 2013} “I can’t get my stepkids to eat healthy foods,” a stepmom shared with me. “When they are at their mom’s house they eat fast food […]
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Family Matters encourages foster families to do the tough but rewarding job of caring for God’s forgotten children. Family Matters has a vision to see families transformed by […]
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