Tag: FAMILY

This generation is beginning to see what so many previous generations understood: that a life centered on family, faith and responsibility is not restrictive – it is freeing; that purpose is not found in self-fulfillment, but in self-sacrifice; that legacy is not built through personal achievement alone, but through raising the next generation in truth.

Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford said new plans for Christmas have been set, and he hopes people make the city a destination for the holidays.

The story of Nehemiah and his cohorts rebuilding the foundations of their city in record time should give us hope that all is not lost for our own nation.

The family is a small nation, and the more we have of these tiny nations, functioning properly and refusing to break apart, the more we as a large nation are able to resist tyranny, government overreach, and other breaches of our freedom.

Yes, my father had a lot of rare qualities, and my beautiful little sister got them all.

What then, is the real fix, the formula for building a decent society? Kirk names the following four things: religious instruction, family life, private responsibilities, rewards for good character.

Markle’s attempt to portray a cheerful, loving home atmosphere clearly shows that there is a cultural hunger and desire for that warm, loving place of refuge … yet both she – and many Americans – seem to be missing the mark. Why is this?

In a world in which parental rights are increasingly challenged and family structures are frayed, it is imperative that we recalibrate our priorities to put children and their needs first. 

If everything is supposedly so great, why are so many of us so miserable?

Christmas is a season that whispers to our hearts louder than at any other time of year.

There is a special joy, a transcendent kind of pride, that comes when you watch your children raise children of their own.

The family is the most basic of all divine institutions, and the church and the state relate to the individual through the family. 

The Fourth of July is a special occasion bringing Americans together to celebrate their independence and honor their nation's history. In the Southern United States, this patriotic holiday takes on a unique flavor as communities embrace their cherished traditions, creating an atmosphere of warmth, togetherness, and joyful festivities.

Let’s follow Harrison Butker’s example and honor wives and homemakers once again!

As you prepare for the new year, writing down your resolutions, I pray that you will join me in making a promise to the people who matter most.

From the first chop to the final dish and every playful moment in between, our shared kitchen recipes become more than a seasonal tradition; they celebrate the strong bonds that define us and the legacy we continue to build.

Turkey, ham, and homemade dressing are great, but seeing your family laughing together is such a comfort food for the soul.

We need strong leaders in our communities that will advance the values and traditions for which we are fighting. What better way than to start cultivating those strong leaders both in and around our homes?

The Alabama game was on. The Crimson Tide was beating Texas, and my heart sang. We were at a family reunion.

Try rolling the dice with your family by playing an old-fashioned game. You might be surprised that the kids find it a lot more enjoyable than a phone.

From the church service to the traditional Sunday dinner, there’s a sense of family, community, and tradition that permeates the day.

It’s not about the house structure itself, it's about the people who are in it. Cherish those people, cherish those moments, and take your memories with you wherever you go.

The bride looked so beautiful under that clear umbrella, huddled with her husband soon to be — their heads gently touching brow to brow for all the world to see.

We live in an age where the career woman is praised, while the woman who desires to follow God’s Word and labor for the Kingdom in her home receives scorn.

Take time to enjoy the opportunities to see the joy in the little imperfections that we call life.

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