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Too often, we suspect that great riches hide behind all those closed doors; we imagine that God is withholding the best. But that's not who God is.

A financial emergency can hit at any time, and you need to be ready.

We’ve all been asked questions that we have absolutely no idea how we’re supposed to answer, let alone on a kid-appropriate level. Spiritual preparedness is the only key to responding to the wacky, weary, out-of-bound inquiries pint-sized people can ask.

Here are a few actions to find the right answers.

If you think starting or transferring to a new school might be difficult for your child, consider these strategies to help ease both of you into a more comfortable place and build confidence for a successful school year.

We might think the greatest threat to our marriages would be obvious dangers like infidelity, finances, or in-laws. But the greatest threat to our marriages is something much more subtle...

People are understandably conscious about the foods they’re eating and where they come from. This has seen the rise of whole, clean and natural foods, and in the last couple years, the trend has even moved into pet foods.
These tips can help your whole family lead a more healthy life.

Lonely isn’t fun. Too often, single women will look past the obvious in a desperate attempt to create a relationship that simply isn’t there. Being aware of some of the signs of disinterest from a man is crucial to avoiding unnecessary heartache.

Here are 10 red flags that may show you -- He's just not that into you.

When this couple found out they were having a baby, they jumped on the opportunity to capture one of God's greatest miracles. So every day they took a picture of this momma's growing baby bump. And seeing her and the baby grow in this moving time-lapse put the biggest smile on my face.

We could watch this all day!

When hunger strikes, it can be tempting to reach for the closest treat, especially those laden with fat and empty calories. Instead, make it easier to enjoy better-for-you snacks with these three simple steps that appeal to your taste and your waist.

Chances are you've been down the weight loss road before. And chances are just as good that you've gained it all back. But don't despair; there are ways to avoid the dreaded yo-yo.  Here are some helpful ways to put the yo-yo away and achieve your weight-loss goals.

There will be emotional meltdowns, communication faux paus and plain old mistakes in your marriage - so you need to be good at recovering, recuperating and reconnecting. Consider these ten ways to mend the fence after a marital meltdown.

You believe that you can simply dash in to pick up the infamous few things.  But it turns out the grocery store ends up being the place where you do most of your overspending - on a weekly basis!

Find out some practical ways to reduce your grocery bill and get a handle on your weekly budgeting. 

These days, the information superhighway resembles a virtual Wild West more than it does a highway. Problem is, the local sheriff is usually several steps behind the bad guys.

So how can you warn kids about dangerous online trends if you don’t know what they’re doing? Here are three trends you need to discuss with your children...

If you’re struggling with being thankful for an imperfect life at the moment, here are three tools to help you transform your life outlook from cynical pessimism to continual gratitude.  

How would my life change if I actually thought of each person I came into contact with as Christ—the person driving painfully slow in front of me, the checker at the grocery store who seems more interested in chatting than ringing up my items, the member of my own family with whom I can’t seem to have a conversation and not get annoyed?

Online dating isn’t inherently evil or good. Sometimes things are less about what we do than about the heart we do it with.

Do you and your mate struggle to have healthy conflict? Join the club. Many couples struggle to keep conflict to a minimum and relational pleasure maximized. 
However, IF you prepare effectively for conflict, actually less conflict will occur.... 

If you find the new school year throws your finances out of balance, try these tips to help bring "back to school" back within your budget.

Are you doing everything you can to protect your grocery investment by keeping food fresh?  Learn about some simple ways to protect all that food in the fridge, so your family can enjoy it!

Forget Jan. 1. Parents know the real new year begins when school starts!   Even if you don’t have kids in school, the end of summer and the beginning of fall is a great time to reassess, realign, hit the restart button and make resolutions that will help carry your family through the school year.