Friends and Family Archives

Teens and Telling the Truth

We all know that lying is not good and if it’s not dealt with early, it can lead to a lifetime integrity issues for teens.

Snake in your yard? How would you handle it?

Snakes in the Backyard

By Peggy Frezon2 min read

Problems in life, how do you handle them? You might turn to your pet for insight.

Helping Your Teen Shift Schools

By Terry Squires2 min read

Does your teen need to adjust to a new high schoool? Learn how to help your teenager adjust to a new school.

Woman resting in a rocking chair. Good for the soul!

Rest for the Soul

By Shawnelle Eliasen2 min read

The porch is our family’s gathering place. It’s a resting place. A place of connection.

Praying for Our Families

By Michelle Cox3 min read

Imagine how our culture might change if we as parents and grandparents would spend more time praying for our families.

Bearing Each Other’s Burdens

By Shawnelle Eliasen2 min read

Even as God’s most prized creation, we also need to be girded against life’s wind, weather and storms.

Inspire your teen daughter with good books and a rich reading experience.

What Is Your Teen Daughter Reading?

By Terry Squires2 min read

As a parent, ake time to know what your teen daughter is reading. If a book’s content is inappropriate or you feel that it’s not age appropriate, discuss the reasons why and suggest alternatives.

A Healing Feline to the Rescue

By Mary Hansford5 min read

Arthritis had really slowed her down. Then the right medicine came along, in the form of a feline friend…

Leaving A Legacy: Remembering A Member of the Peale Family

The Legacy of a Peale Family Friend

By Katie Allen Berlandi3 min read

Norman Vincent Peale’s granddaughter celebrates the legacy of her Uncle who passed away from cancer.

A graduate embarks on a new beginning in life with faith.

Faith and New Beginnings

By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read

New-beginning grace is empowering. It brings a desire to love others, to forgive, to serve, to extend mercy, and to share the life-saving gospel of Christ.