So, what are you thankful for? Just warming you up before Aunt Nancy asks you in front of everyone at the Thanksgiving dinner table. You need to have an answer ready, and it better be good. You won’t get a grade on it or anything, but you don’t want to say, “turkey,” and watch everyone
When it comes to your money, there are only four things you can really do with it: spend it, pay taxes, save it or give it away. With year-end right around the corner, it’s a great time to review our financial blessings and make decisions about our money. It’s also a great time to look
Sometimes we all want to move. Pack it all in, find somewhere new, a new version of ourselves, an idealized path we could be taking if we weren’t stuck in the place we are now. This house, this neighborhood, this city. If we could just escape from this present reality, then we’d be happy. And
November has a way of making us slow down and reflect. The colorful leaves that have brightened our communities for the past several weeks have fallen, leaving the trees bare and the landscape ready for a fresh start as winter approaches. It is a beautiful reminder that every season brings change, and every new season
Now is a great time to get educated on brands that make a positive difference as you do your holiday shopping for those you love and who make a positive difference in YOUR life! Shopping local businesses is one of the best ways to give back. It takes bravery, tenacity, time, resources and grit to
By Neil Thompson Thankfulness is more than simply saying “thank you.” For followers of Jesus, gratitude is a way of recognizing that everything we have ultimately comes from God. When we understand how much God has given us, thankfulness should go beyond words and shape how we treat and serve others. The Bible tells us,
The tariff on Canadian hockey sticks has gotten a lot of attention. However, fewer than 1% of hockey sticks imported into the U.S. are manufactured in Canada. This tariff is mostly symbolic, like renaming “Lake Ontario” to “Lake America.” Less attention is being paid to the more significant tariffs imposed on key Canadian imports. President
Ask most people, and they can remember a bully from their childhood. Bullying is unfortunately part of the landscape in many school settings. We have come a long way toward building awareness and working on prevention. October, for example, is National Bullying Prevention Month. But the bullies are still out there. A million years ago,
For my son’s 8th birthday, we decided to break open our piggy banks and take him to Disney World. Eight is pretty much the perfect age, by my estimation. Old enough to walk around by himself — no carrying or strollers required. Old enough to remember the trip and treasure the memory. But still young
There is a distinct magic in the air across Genesee County once autumn arrives. From the crisp morning breeze rolling off local lakes to the canvas of red and gold painting our city, we know that fall isn’t just a season, it’s a lifestyle. Here in mid-Michigan, our autumns are amazeballs and active, filled with
In the Bible, the book of Joshua tells the account of God’s people as they entered the land God had promised them. They came to the Jordan River during the spring floods and couldn’t cross. God directed them forward anyway, and as soon as the priests’ feet touched the water, it split in two, leaving
The mayor of New York City recently announced the creation of city-owned grocery stores to make food more affordable for city residents. The first is scheduled to open in late 2027. Essential goods will be priced 30% below market, while other goods will be priced at market rates. Consumers are understandably frustrated with COVID-era food
