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How to Set Yourself (and Your Family) Up for Success this Holiday Season

DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others.” —Bob Hope For some people, this truly is the “most wonderful time of the year.”  There is a constant barrage of friend and family gatherings, the special dinners, the White Elephants, the festive activities, the service projects. For many, […]

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Friendsgiving: When Friends Become Your Family

DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “Friends are the family you choose.” — Jess C. Scott Sandra’s Friendsgiving story is one several of us can relate to: She was far from home, and getting back to her family for Thanksgiving was not feasible. She decided to have her own gathering with people she was close to and wanted […]

How Can I Help?: Supporting Those Facing Infertility

DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH At a neighborhood function not too long ago, Rachael complimented Abigail on her cute children. Abigail quickly responded with, “It’s about time that you jump on the bandwagon and have some cute kids yourself!” What might have seemed like a harmless comment to Abigail cut Rachael right to the core. What Abigail […]

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Men Are Not the Only Ones Addicted to Porn

DESIGNED BY FREEPIK One study found that 76% of females, between the ages of 18 to 30 years old, watch pornographic material. Although we may most commonly hear about men being addicted to pornography, women can be as well. Because the stereotypical porn addict is a man, women tend to feel shame and isolation when […]

Love Languages: The Gift of Words

DESIGNED BY FREEPIK The words you say can lift, comfort, inspire, motivate, and remind others how special they are. Words of affirmation carry a weight and a distinctive power that can change everything. For those whose primary love language is words of affirmation, hearing why they are loved sends them straight to heaven. Read on […]