Entering the empty nest for us was a benchmark in our lives. Some things changed forever. For instance, from this time on we would catalogue our lives as BC (before children) and AC (after children). Faced with so many life changes, we did what we often do – we made a list. For us, making [...]

All of us have experienced situations where we do not see eye to eye with other people. Sometimes, differences are hard to resolve and they create feelings of anger and resentment. If these feelings are not acknowledged and dealt with, a simple disagreement can break into an out-and-out war. When this happens, we may feel [...]

Where Is My Community?

Moving back to your old hometown may sound appealing. You get to be back with your old friends and a comfortable environment. Angela certainly thought so. She was apprehensive about moving until she learned she was moving to her old town. But her move didn’t turn out like she expected: Her friends were married and [...]

If you are against the idea of leaving your long time home, or still “sitting on a fence” about whether to stay or move, let me give you my perspective on this. Changes, changes, changes Although I read and hear over and over again about the value of “aging in place” (remaining in your family [...]

Are you in the middle of a moving your family to a new house, a new town, or maybe even a new state or country?  I have a lot of experience with moving.  As a single person, I moved from home to college, to Louisiana, to South Carolina, and then to Hungary.  Ron and I [...]

If you’re looking for a new challenge or just want to kick start your fitness plans, look for a community Run/ Walk in your area.   These 5 or 10 kilometer runs happen in most cities throughout the year and can be a great boost to your workout.  Training to run the distance can take several [...]

A Victim Of Violence

Gary and his family were excited to be moving to a bigger home. But nobody expected what would come next. As the package he thought was a gift blew up in his hands he didn’t fear death. He felt only the peace of God. Related: Has Your World Been Turned Upside Down?

New Location

After moving from the big city to a small town, Selene was in for a shock.  Living in French-speaking Quebec, where she knew no one and no one knew her, was a challenge. She started to search for a personal foundation for life that didn’t depend on other people or circumstances. Have you ever felt [...]

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Fast Tracking

Fast-tracking through high school wasn’t as easy as he thought it would be. At the age of 17, he suddenly found himself in class with people he didn’t know and having to make decisions he felt ill-prepared to do. He remembers: The build-up of anxiety was immense. “I felt so immature and too young to [...]

Helping Immigrant Families

Moving to a new country can bring a lot of fear and anxiety, an experience that Adeline-Jane can relate to.  With this common experience, Adeline-Jane is able to help these families through the transition. As their friendship grows so do the opportunities to Share Christ.  Can you help an immigrant family through the transition? Related [...]