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Every Christian leads a life built on two seemingly competing truths: earthly life is a precious gift from God, but death provides us the chance to spend eternity with Him. Life stands in the way of death, and death brings an end to life. What gives?Many believers treat difficult questions like this the same way …

The pregnancy test was positive. I cried. Pregnancy wasn’t in my plans, because I recently quit my job for full-time entrepreneurship. After telling the father of my twins I was pregnant, he immediately suggested an abortion and offered to pay. I didn’t want to abort. For weeks, he pressured me. Despite uncertainties about motherhood’s impact …

Having a baby is a life-altering point in life. Your body changes. Your heart and mind are stretched as well. Your budget and how you spend your time changes. Even the way you use your home shifts!

Raising our children in the admonition of the Lord is done through the little decisions we make daily.

Disability rights movement is a civil rights movement advocating for those with disabilities to have equal rights.

One of the biggest mistakes you can make in estate planning is leaving the wrong asset to the wrong heir.   You’ve spent a lifetime building your IRA nest egg, and now you’re considering how to pass it on to your heirs. This is where IRA bequests come into play. By designating beneficiaries, you ensure your …

We can’t shield our kids from hearing about war, mass shootings, and violence against innocents. But how should you talk to them?

While attending a pro-life conference earlier this year, I listened to a lecture on adopting children from a different race. The two presenters were talking about a term they called “transracial adoption.” To my surprise, much of the presentation consisted of the two white women explaining, to a predominantly white audience, why it was concerning …

Throughout church history, people who know Jesus as their Lord and Savior have practiced spiritual disciplines. Spiritual disciplines are habits that help a Christian grow spiritually. These activities deepen a person’s relationship with God so they can be conformed to the image of Jesus.  But did you know that the same disciplines that feed and …

Abusive marriages like Emma’s are more common than many realize. God’s plan for a family never included abuse.

Many kids and teens today are being influenced by things they see on social media. While it has it’s good sides, social media can also cause your child to compare themselves with others. John and Danny share how you can encourage your child to be more outward focused in a world driven by screens. Featuring …

Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021: How does it impact your giving this year? The Consolidated Appropriations Act, which was signed into law in December 2020, provided an additional injection of stimulus into the economy, including relief for businesses and non-profits. There were also specific provisions that were extended from the CARES Act of March 2020 for …

How does the legislation impact your giving for 2020? In response to the financial impact COVID-19 has had on the U.S. economy, Congress passed legislation on March 27, 2020 to help alleviate some burdens for families and businesses. Aside from direct payments to families, protection programs, and various forms of stimulus, Congress included beneficial provisions to help families save on taxes when they support their church, favorite ministry and other eligible …

How have changes to IRAs impacted you? Over 63% of all households have retirement accounts with an estimated $9.5 trillion in Individual Retirement Accounts. For many families, this is the primary savings plan for their retirement years. In December 2019, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE) was passed to boost retirement …

Charitable Giving becomes the beneficial variable you can control. It’s here. And, it will likely impact all of us. But for those who like to give, The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 can bring many new opportunities to give more and give more wisely. As the 2018 year gets underway, now is the …