4+ hour, 57+ min ago (611+ words) [TWFT Dec]No matter how good your marriage is, you can make it better. Author Jon Gordon writes: My wife and I just celebrated our eighteenth... The post Strengthening your marriage (1) appeared first on Vision Christian Media. [TWFT Dec]No matter how good your marriage is, you can make it better. Author Jon Gordon writes: "My wife and I just celebrated our eighteenth wedding anniversary. We've learned and grown a lot'and I want to share some of our relationship lessons: (1) Choose wisely. One of the most important decisions you'll ever make is the person you marry. You know you're with the right person when they give you strength. Looking back'there's no way I could have done it without my wife. Her love, support, belief and encouragement gave me strength. She believed in me when no one else did. (2) Be willing to…...

9+ hour, 57+ min ago (268+ words) For many, December is a time of reflection and introspection. It's a time when we reflect on 2025 and plan for 2026. It is joyous and exciting for some and melancholy for others. This year, we've seen an economic rollercoaster, whiplash-provoking announcements and jaw-dropping changes. Some of us held on and white-knuckled through it. Others were unbothered. Some are still wondering when the other shoe is going to drop. While making it to December may be a milestone and a victory, it is also a time to look back and look forward. Looking back brings memories of weddings, gender reveals, graduations and funerals. It may also remind us of mistakes, offenses and opportunities for improvement. As we take inventory of 2025 and assess lessons learned, perhaps this is the time to start listening to the whispers, the gentle nudges and urgings pushing you…...

18+ hour, 49+ min ago (425+ words) With the official start to winter in Utah steadily approaching, the need for thick layers of clothing becomes more and more dire. This is especially true for those experiencing homelessness or families who simply don't have the means to purchase clothing that can withstand bitterly cold temperatures. Since 2011, the Warm Bodies, Warm Souls winter clothing drive has brought communities across the state together to help hundreds of Utahns in need. Items such as gently used coats, hats, scarves, gloves and other winter essentials were collected at Bank of Utah, Arctic Circle and Red Hanger locations all over the state, from Nov. 3 to Nov. 21. "There are some fantastic people that look forward to this drive every single year and will bring not only just clothing items that they have, but, like hand-knitted hats and gloves," said Megan Kenley, marketing manager at…...

20+ hour, 56+ min ago (581+ words) by Melinda McCredie | Dec 7, 2025 On this episode of Rise & Shine, Brett Ryan from Focus on the Family Australia joined us to talk about Christmas traditions and how they help families celebrate the season with gratitude and joy. Brett believes that while family rituals can be special, they shouldn't become rigid. "Everyone's going to have various traditions," he said. "But traditions aren't meant to be fixed and never changed. Family dynamics shift. There might be a death, a remarriage, or new circumstances. If we hold too tightly to our traditions, we can lose people along the journey." He encouraged families to stay flexible while still cherishing the familiar moments that bring connection and joy. "Traditions are great," Brett said, "but let's be flexible." Brett shared some of his own family memories. "One thing we used to do was put a pillowcase…...

21+ hour, 53+ min ago (122+ words) Australian influencer Sam Weidenhofer tracked down Ed Bambas at Michigan supermarket More than $1.7 million has been raised to help an Army veteran retire after his story went viral online and a GoFundMe drew thousands of donations from strangers. Australian social media influencer Sam... Australian influencer Sam Weidenhofer tracked down Ed Bambas at Michigan supermarket" More than $1.7 million has been raised to help an Army veteran retire after his story went viral online and a GoFundMe drew thousands of donations from strangers. Australian influencer Sam Weidenhofer tracked down Ed Bambas at Michigan supermarket" More than $1.7 million has been raised to help an Army veteran retire after his story went viral online and a GoFundMe drew thousands of donations from strangers....

2+ day, 1+ hour ago (103+ words) Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas I Still Believe In Christmas Thanks to YOUR votes, Laura will be the recipient of a new home from Christian Brothers Roofing. Check out the video! Spread cheer this Christmas when you join the KC Kindness Club! We want to make sure our records for you are correct, and that we can get your annual giving statement to the right location. 9225 Indian Creek Parkway Suite 120 Overland Park, KS 66210 Persons with disabilities may contact Adam Hannan at 913-451-8850 Or [email protected] for assistance with issues related to the content of the public files....

2+ day, 3+ hour ago (338+ words) With so many options, picking a major can be difficult. Let us help you find yours! Regent awarded nearly $23 million in institutional scholarships & aid, 2021-22 Welcome to Regent University! Click below to get started! "A" rated for campus safety by Niche, 2023. Ranked among Top 15 Best College Campuses in America, Niche, 2023 The Christmas Village 2025 experience includes: Featuring live entertainment, magical snow, food trucks, and complimentary cookies and hot cider, Christmas Village offers an unforgettable celebration of the season." Event Schedule:" Thursday, December 4: 69 p.m." Friday, December 5: 69 p.m." Saturday, December 6: 39 p.m." Thursday, December 11: 69 p.m." Friday, December 12: 69 p.m." Saturday, December 13: 39 p.m.Tickets:Adult Ticket"(Ages 13 & Up): $14.99Kids Ticket"(Ages 12 & Under): Free with purchase of adult ticketUnlimited Pass"(Unlimited visits to Christmas Village 2025): $24.99 Tickets are selling fast. This is one celebration you won't want to miss! Secure your tickets today at www.VirginiaChristmasVillage.com. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Dec. 2, 2025) " For students aspiring to launch…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago (563+ words) New figures released by the Office for National Statistics suggest that being married halves the risk of being the victim of domestic violence when compared to other family structures. When looking at the family circumstances of abuse cases, married families accounted for the lowest percentage of abuse cases, with just 4.4 per cent of abuse victims being married. Over a third (39 per cent) of all abuse cases involved people who were either separated or divorced, while 8.8 per cent involved people who were cohabiting. The data suggests that marriage, far from being a cover for abuse and oppression, is in fact the safest relationship a person could possibly enter into. The dangers of abuse can be deadly, particularly for children. One study in Pediatrics suggested that children living with an unrelated adult were 50 times more likely to be killed than those living…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago (601+ words) Army veteran Ed Bambas, 88, is set to receive nearly $1.5 million in donations during a surprise ceremony at his workplace on Friday, following an outpouring of support that began after his story went viral earlier this week, as reported by The New York Post. His son, Michael Bambas, said the life-changing amount will finally allow his father to retire after years of financial hardship. " Mr Commonsense (@fopminui) December 4, 2025 MORE NEWS: Luna Drops Bombshell Numbers Tying Congress Members to Big Pharma, Vanguard, and BlackRock [WATCH] Michael said his father remains unaware of the full sum raised on his behalf and has been deeply moved by the generosity shown by tens of thousands of donors. "I know what this is going to mean to him and that it's going to change his life immensely," he told The New York Post on Wednesday. "He's…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago (474+ words) Car company Chevrolet launched its Christmas ad campaign with a beautiful commercial that highlights the messiness of raising kids while championing the value of having a family. The ad, titled "Memory Lane," shows a middle-aged married couple loading up their decades-old Chevy Suburban with food to head off to a family dinner. At this point, the ad switches between the couple in the present day and grainy, recorder-quality video of family memories. It begins with a young family, including a baby, loading up into the same car. As the couple begins to drive, the wife and mom is reminiscing. The husband asks her not to "keep all the good stuff" to herself. From there, the ad reflects on the ups and downs of the family's life, including memories of mistakenly tying a Christmas tree to the car door and comforting…...