Making Your Home a Putdown-Free Zone

By Jim Burns · September 1, 2025

Published in Families, Family Life, Parenting

If everyone in your home spoke only words of encouragement, affirmation, appreciation, and support to one another, think of what kind of family life you’d enjoy!

Love Your Spouse

By Jim Burns · September 1, 2025

Published in Families, A.W.E., Communication, Family Life, Inspiration, Marriage, Personal Growth, Spiritual Life, Values, Well-Being

Love Your Spouse The more a marriage is spirited and sporting, the better off for the kids. It’s impossible to have a healthy family without…

Be Liberal with Encouragement

By Jim Burns · August 25, 2025

Published in Church Leaders, Families, Spiritual Life

Be liberal with your gift of encouragement and always be on the lookout for opportunities to lift someone’s spirits.

A Word to Single Parents

By Jim Burns · August 25, 2025

Published in Families, Adolescence, Communication, Family Activities, Family Conflict, Family Life, Friendships, Parenting, Personal Growth, Stress, Values, Well-Being

A Word to Single Parents When I speak at single parents’ groups, I am reminded of what incredible people single parents are and the extra…