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Are your kids appreciative? Do they complain about the gifts that they receive? Are they maybe a little bit spoiled? Are we as adults maybe a little bit spoiled? How can we teach our kids the value of appreciation? This skill will take them far in life and build warm bridges in their relationships with other people.

Does anything matter? How do I know? How can I help my kids or my friends when they feel lethargic and depressed and hopeless?

Have you ever wondered what happened to the ancient Egyptians? I have! Learn about fascinating recent genetic discoveries that are uncovering the links between modern and ancient people and that shed a bright light on race, ethnicity, and human history!

It can be fun to try something new that you have never done before! Especially on a day when it's half price!

Whether or not you are excited about family gatherings or dreading them here's a handy tip from a friend about how to make them extra successful!

Offering Thanks and Praise Near a Lovely Fire (Despite a Burnt Hand) 🔥🖐

Are you more vulnerable at certain times than others to mispeaking or misbehaving?

Do you need ideas for the family gatherings at Thanksgiving time? Here's a sample of something you can do to keep everybody in a positive mindset when they are squished together at meal time!

Do you ever feel like you need to control someone else's spiritual journey?

Did you check ONE thing off of your to-do list today? Good job!!!

Here's a lovely gift for a lovely person! Looking for ideas for Christmas? Here's one you may not have heard of!

A magical thought about patience, courtesy of my daughter, and the comforting bottom line when we don't have patience!

Do you have something in your life that doesn't go away but really holds you back? What in your life is causing you to not be able to be all that you want to be or do?

What do we have in common with ancient women? How are our lives different?

When is the last time you put a flower in your hair? When is the last time you felt lovely and feminine? Give the world the gift of your beauty!

Surfboards and extreme sports can remind us that we often feel the most alive when we are doing something a little bit dangerous!

How does your family keep memories alive of places you've gone and things you've seen? Memories can help unite families!

God knows you, but how do you get to know God? Is it worth pursuing God whole heartedly since we can't even see him? This mom believes that God is ALWAYS speaking--constantly and continuously. Can we hear Him???

How do you remember who to pray for and what to pray for? Do you get tired of praying for the same people?

Yes, this was fun and yes, we did work our way up to this from farther away!

"Martha, Martha," the Lord answered, "You are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed --or indeed only one." Luke 10:42

All the stories in The Bible are not individual stories but one continuous story that all connects together. Teaching your kids the chronological order of characters can inspire them to understand the full scope of God's plan for history.

Like riding a bicycle up a tall hill to get a scenic vista, mothering is a challenging call that with a little perseverance can result in lovely reward.

What decorative signs are hanging on your wall? What is the rich meaning that we overlook as we glance at them?

Do you dread going to the DMV as much as this mama bluebird? Well, we can overcome and help our youth achieve this major milestone with a little patience and determination -- and organization. Get yourself a Driver's Ed File and start filling it up!