The wisest mind has something yet to learn. ~ George Santayana (1863 – 1952 Inspiring retirement hobby ideas from our readers! Flower pressing By Sandra Make greeting cards and pictures. It keeps you in touch with nature and it’s creative and relaxing. I made quite a bit on the side too and have even written an [...]

**Why don’t you join us on the blog and give us some of your ideas.   http://talk.thelife.com/2006/10/29/make-the-most-of-halloween/ “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the [...]

Eight non-financial tips for retiring boomers If you’re one of the millions of baby boomers beginning to think about retirement, here are New Year’s tips from expert Ellen Freudenheim, author of Looking Forward: An Optimist’s Guide to Retirement, recommended by the Wall St. Journal Online Encore section: Think big: Life’s about more than money Take a [...]

** How do you live out our faith in the many areas of your life??? http://talk.thelife.com/2006/10/20/responding-to-the-holiness-of-god/ Please open your Bible and read: (Isaiah 6:1 – 8 ) A beautiful sunset, a multicolored rainbow, and the first blooms of spring all elicit a positive reaction in us. In a similar way, God?s holiness is so magnificent [...]

There are definite ways to help advance an acquaintance to a friendship. Even if it still takes a “time test” to see if your friendship will last, here are 10 tips to help the process along: Show an interest in your acquaintance’s life–family, work, hobbies, and your personal concerns. If an acquaintance asks you to [...]

We put a lot of time and energy in our work – extra hours, extra effort to get the contract or meet deadlines.  Hobbies can help give balance to the stress of our jobs, a needed outlet for creativity, or just release some pressure.  These are both good things. But why don’t we put the [...]

I am 40 years old and have five children and a grandson whose ages range from 2 to 21. My husband is seven years younger than me. This is his first marriage, but my third marriage. I have been a Christian for four years. I feel like I am in a rut. I don’t know what comes next in life. I feel [...]

Explore online part-time volunteer opportunities from TruthMedia!  “From him the whole body … grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.”  Ephesians 4:16 A church needs more than just a pastor or a worship leader. Whether it’s a new church or one that’s been around for years, it takes all [...]

“Therefore, encourage each other” (1 Thessalonians 4:18). The church was packed. The upstairs was full, the lobby was filled, people were sitting in the basement and people were standing outside. We had all come to the funeral of the man who obviously had many friends…a man who was loved and respected. I watched how carefully [...]

“I the LORD do not change.??? (Malachi 3:6) We decided to downsize and listed our property on the real estate market.? So for the past month, we have been sorting through everything—cupboards, closets, shelves, drawers, storage rooms, the garage and barns.? After 47 years of stuff and memories.? And what a lot of memories.? Everything [...]