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Love well…Share Your Stories

“Remember when…” Sometimes those stories bring great laughter, yet maybe some bring tears from hurt. Either way, there is great benefit in boosting our kids’ understanding of what they’re going through when we share these stories. Read on for the “how” and “why”. But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for […]

Love well…Nurture Grandparent Relationships

What was your relationship like with your grandparents when you were growing up? I would guess you can recall specific memories from time with them. Hopefully most of those are great ones! Do you carve out time in your family’s schedule for your kids to be with their grandparents? We hope so! Read on to […]

Spending Wisely

Know where your money goes? Ever look up at the end of the month (or maybe even a little before the end?) and wonder where it all went? See what you can learn today from Ben’s wise words on wise spending. Whoever can be trusted with little can also be trusted with much, and whoever […]

Giving…Go Big!

Giving…’tis the season! Right? Or did we just pass that season up? Read what Mark has to say about it. I think it will challenge all of us! “Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Cor. 9:7 A couple months ago I […]

Life on A Dime

Are you a good money saver? We all can probably use a few tips on how to do it better. Read how one Camp Director does it! “Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.” Romans 13:8 I think I could have written a book called “College […]

Work Hard at Keeping A Good Perspective

Ever struggle with a bad attitude? It can happen to the best of us…even when we might be in the best of circumstances. Read ahead for an example of how we can rely on God’s truth to remind us where our focus should be. Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as […]

Serving Others

Who thinks the Christmas season can be a time to easily fall into selfish thinking? …making my to-do lists, my shopping lists, my scheduling, my cooking, my agenda, etc. Let’s see how we can look past our desires and serve others. “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to […]

Hygiene…More Than Showering

Some people might have the need for speed, some have the need for clean. Actually, we all have the need for clean, and not just clean clothes, fingernails, and hair. Read on to see how clean hands can help with a clean heart. Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy […]

Live with a Christlike Attitude…in all Situations

What spiritual activities are you involved in? What secular activities are you involved in? Sometimes it is hard to parent through these questions because the answer is: all activities should be spiritual! See what camp staff member, Jean Marie, has to say about her experience with this topic. So, whether you eat or drink, or […]

The Final Chapter

What a blessing it has been for us to hear from Dudley once a week for the last four years. His biblical encouragement and practical tools for Christ-centered parenting are unparalleled. Although he won’t be writing for Family Matters we have the opportunity to read his insights through his blog. Enjoy this final chapter from […]

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