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Goal Setting

Goal Setting

Several years ago, my husband (Gray), read an article that had shared research on the importance of writing your goals down. This specific study was on college graduations and their life goals. I cannot honestly remember the percentage (I believe it is in the 90%...

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How to Bring Money & Marriage Together

How to Bring Money & Marriage Together

After years of working with pro athletes I’ve learned a thing or two about money and its effect on our behavior. These lessons apply to all of us. 1) Money has power because it promises what it cannot deliver. Meaning, money tends to let us down – no purchase or...

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The Case for God in Our Money

The Case for God in Our Money

This blog about money is brought to you by a friend of the ministry, Connor Lowery, CFP®, CPA, CWS®, Financial Advisor, Professional Athlete Division, Ronald Blue Trust. When you hear or read the word “money”, emotions rush to the surface. I encourage you to take a...

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Milestones

Milestones

Milestones. What are they? The first definition of milestone that I found is “a stone set up beside a road to mark the distance of miles to a particular place”. In a sense, we set up stones to reach personal destinations. We set goals for our families, goals for our...

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Trails and Trials

Trails and Trials

This blog brought to you by Paul and Tara Dye, friends of our ministry. My husband and I love to hike. We enjoy taking in the great outdoors with all of our senses. Seeing the trees and flowers all around. Feeling the solid earth beneath our feet. Smelling the scents...

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Trials: The Fragrant Joy of Suffering

Trials: The Fragrant Joy of Suffering

This blog brought to you by Zach and Abi Schneider, friends of our ministry. Trials are more than just tough, they can be suffocating. And then doubts run through your mind. “I can’t be strong enough to handle this. God wouldn’t do this to me. What if I never make it...

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Communication: A Journey Toward Intimacy

Communication: A Journey Toward Intimacy

Hello, Will and Cindy Goff, friends of CFL here! Initial disclaimer for those reading this blog - the information shared has not always been adhered to in our marriage! For many years, we did not follow God’s plan. We were not believers…we were two individuals living...

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The Power of our Words

The Power of our Words

Have you considered the weight and power of your words? Especially as it relates to your spouse. Remember the old saying, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything.” How about, “Think before you speak.” This one might be a favorite, “Better to be...

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