Even during the best of times, financial problems are a significant source of stress and anxiety for many of us. According to a study by the FINRA Investor Education Foundation, 53% of Americans report that thinking about their personal finances makes them anxious and the 2019 "Stress in America" survey by the American Psychological Association finds … Continue reading The Impact of Financial Stress and How to Deal With It (by Citizens Bank)…
Bind Us Together…
One of the earliest hymns I remember singing in church as a little girl was “Bind Us Together.” https://youtu.be/VuhIBLp5aHM Typical churches (including mine) usually sung just the first stanza on repeat a few times before times of prayer or other congregational meetings. Bind us together. Lord, bind us together with bonds (cords) that can not … Continue reading Bind Us Together…
Perfect Performance Not Necessary…
How something so subtle attempts to sneak itself in the journey of grace - “the need to perform.” The journey of “grace” allows us to stumble, get up again, keep it moving, perhaps stumble again while asking for help, rebound, and the steps continue. The journey of “needing to perform” yields non-confession, stumbling without asking … Continue reading Perfect Performance Not Necessary…
3 Tips For Building Teamwork Before You Say “I Do”
The wedding planning and meticulous details of coordinating your new life together can be one of the many wonderful opportunities you take advantage of to build unity and cooperation as a couple. Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com You may have hired people (planners, advisors, coordinators, etc.) to help you organize, but there are still some … Continue reading 3 Tips For Building Teamwork Before You Say “I Do”
A Road Trip of a Life Time…
Imagine your spouse saying to you, “Honey, it’s time to leave our comfy/cozy home. Get rid of most of your stuff. We’re about to start traveling. I’m not sure exactly where we’re going, but God told us to trust Him.” #TrueStory Her name was Sarah - biblical figure, wife, mother, and warrior in her own right. Genesis 12 would … Continue reading A Road Trip of a Life Time…