Spending Quality Time with Your Kids

Madison Iszler
5 Jul 2013
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Every person knows that the actions of their parents or caretakers shaped the adult they grew into , impacting them either positively or negatively forever. Summer is a wonderful opportunity to spend time with your children – encouraging, mentoring and loving them. Are you looking for fun new ways to spend quality time with your kids? Continue reading for creative ways to share life with your children. Reading The importance of encouraging your child to read is a crucial factor in determining their success in school and beyond. Instilling a need to read, both for pleasure and educational purposes, is […]

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Six Volunteer Causes for Your Summer

Madison Iszler
5 Jun 2013
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Summer. At the mention of that word, sandy white beaches, no homework, relaxing days at the spa and long vacations come to mind. But why not use some of your extra time to volunteer with a local cause this summer? You can volunteer by yourself, but you can also get the whole family involved with a project or cause. Continue reading to learn more about some interesting volunteer opportunities near you. 1. MicroMentor.org If you have business skills or experience to share with others, this is the perfect volunteer opportunity for you. MicroMentor.org is an online community of entrepreneurs and […]

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Celebrate Health: Women’s Health Week

Madison Iszler
1 May 2013
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This year, National Women’s Health Week is May 12-18. WebMD reports that the top five health conditions women face include heart disease, breast cancer, depression, osteoporosis, and autoimmune diseases. Read on to find out more about a few of these health concerns, ways you can avoid them, ways to combat them, and fun events surrounding these issues that are taking place near you. Heart Disease Statistics show that heart disease is the leading killer of both men and women. The Center for Disease Control reports that in women specifically, heart disease is responsible for about 29% of deaths. Women are […]

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A Book a Day…

Madison Iszler
6 Apr 2013
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If you can read this, thank a teacher. Reading is a skill that both fascinates and frustrates us from an early age. Mastering this ability takes time, energy, patience, and, for some, multiple boxes of Kleenex. Reading opens the doors to myriad opportunities and is a privilege that many do not have access to. According to LiveScience.com, one in seven people in the United States cannot read this sentence. As Frederick Douglass said, “Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” April is Family Reading Month; below are a few suggestions to help you celebrate by encouraging your […]

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Fitness Trends

Madison Iszler
14 Mar 2013
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As America accelerates toward a world of media that is completely online, the presence of online fitness programs has steadily increased. A gym membership and expensive exercise machines aren’t necessary to work out, train for a marathon or lose weight. Stop hiding behind excuses like, “I don’t have enough money to pay for a gym membership!” and check out the do-it-yourself, in-house fitness programs below that will challenge you just as much – if not more – as the weights and machines at your local gym. All of the following workouts can be completed in the privacy of your home. […]

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Dating vs. Courtship

Madison Iszler
9 Feb 2013
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The issue of dating versus courtship is one that the church does not often address. People tend to dismiss courtship as an old-fashioned notion in favor of joining the dating game of today’s society. But what are God’s people, especially teenagers in today’s world, called to when it comes to romance and finding a mate? Dating The problem with dating is not the dictionary definition, but rather the way in which society has defined it: a romantic relationship between a man and a woman for the purpose of personal pleasure and gratification while establishing a strong emotional attachment to one […]

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Teen Resources

Madison Iszler
10 Jan 2013
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Today’s teens are bombarded with media that encourages them to live anything but a Christian life. Where can they find media sources that will challenge and inspire them to be more like Christ and that will connect them with other like-minded teens? The following resources include magazines, podcasts, websites and apps that provide Christ-centered encouragement, advice, and more. Magazines Susie magazine, from Susie Shellenberger, the creator of BRIO Magazine, features much of the same content as BRIO once did, including devotionals and advice about girls’ daily lives and spiritual walk. More info can be found at susiemagazine.com. FCA Magazine is published bi-monthly […]

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‘Tis the Season to Give Back

Madison Iszler
10 Dec 2012
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The amount of money Americans spend on Christmas every year is astonishing. According to predictions made by the National Retail Federation, this year’s holiday sales will increase by 4.1% over 2011, topping out at approximately $586 billion. Despite a failing economy, Americans still find the means to far outspend their holiday budgets. Matthew 6:19-21 says, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. […]

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Upcoming Events For Teens: Fall 2012

Madison Iszler
2 Nov 2012
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Do you, as a teenager, ever find yourself saying, “There’s nothing to do around here?!” Parents, do you hear your children complaining of boredom often? Teens, grab your family and friends and try something new to cure the boredom bug. Check out the year-round and upcoming special event activities below. The Struggle Tour featuring Tenth Avenue North, Audrey Assad and the Rend Collective Experiment 2009 New Artist the Year Christian rock group Tenth Avenue North will be performing at Spanish River Church in Boca Raton on November 16 along with Audrey Assad, a contemporary Christian artist and multiple GMA Dove […]

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Unashamed Tour

Madison Iszler
2 Oct 2012
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For many Christians, it is a challenge to find Christian music that is as good as the mainstream music they enjoy. And, for most hip-hop fans, “Christian” and “rap” seem to be mutually exclusive terms. Is it possible to produce Christian hip-hop that is as good or better than the mainstream? Is it possible to be a hip-hop artist and live a Christian lifestyle fully devoted to God and devoid of the drugs, sex, greed and lies that secular hip-hop artists seem to live for? Lecrae Moore and his crew prove this possible. This fall, artists Lecrae, Tedashii, Trip Lee, […]

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