If you are a teacher or a parent, you have likely read a lot of articles or perhaps even attended classes on how to build children's confidence. One thing that many of these resources leave out is that modeling self-assu ...

Category: Health and Wellness

No one likes to be controlled by other people. Having control over yourself, however, is both freeing and empowering. The book of Galatians in the Bible lists self-control as one of the fruits of the spirit; that is, it' ...

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In many Christian traditions, the 40 days leading up to Easter make up the season of Lent. If you are new to the process or are looking for ways to breathe new life into it, take some time to focus and choose specific wa ...

Category: Holidays and Observances

Almost everyone has goals and dreams they are passionate about. When asked about their progress, many people will hem and haw, giving reasons why they haven't started yet or declaring an imagined date for beginning in th ...

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Adopting a more active lifestyle is on many people's to-do lists. You don't have to join a gym or invest in expensive workout equipment to make healthy changes, though. Just working more movement into your day can make a ...

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There is no shortage of advice on how to live a meaningful life. Finding a rule of life that works for you, however, is a uniquely personal pursuit. And how you approach the process is just as important as the practices ...

Category: Morality Spirituality

Busy days can be both physically and socially exhausting. It is easy to come home at the end of the day, close the front door, and shut everyone out. While this may be a necessary boundary to set occasionally, there is e ...

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Many religions exhort their followers to care for the people around them. Whether they call them neighbors or the less fortunate or some other variation of the general sentiment, it's expected that people of faith want t ...

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Joining a faith community is a great way to explore your beliefs and develop a deeper understanding of your religion. It can also have several other benefits too. As with any social group, your church can provide emotion ...

Category: Health and Wellness

Many people have strong opinions about Valentine's Day. If they are in healthy relationships, they may love the excuse to shower their significant others with gifts, or they may dread the idea of not living up to the exp ...

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