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FAITH vs. SCIENCE? Youcat
Who has the truth? There is only ONE truth! Youcat numbers 23, 41-43 Our facebook Our twitter Our google+ Use this video as a conversation starter! Check out the Youcat to see how the numbers match up. YOUCAT: Get it. Read it. Talk about it.
Created to be HAPPY (Youcat 1-3) – Brothers in Black
Life and Lent are not about just giving things up, but learning to love, learning to be HAPPY. Our facebook Our twitter Our google+ Use this video as a conversation starter! Check out the Youcat to see how the numbers match up. YOUCAT: Get it. Read it. Talk about it.
4 Steps to Reclaim Your Power This Year
I attended two New Year’s events this season that featured bonfires. At each gathering, we were encouraged to say goodbye to anything negative that happened in 2012 by burning lists or symbolic items. These annual cleanses resonated with me because I believe that God taught me some huge business and …
Party Burnout
Whenever our family has a party to attend, we are then invited to another one. On top of that, the next party happens to be the same weekend. By the end of the weekend, we are so tired from running around and putting on a good face that we end …
Technical Resolution
insert Like most moms, I’ve made a New Year’s Resolution this year: I want to manage my time better. More specifically, I want to manage the time I spend on social media better. Yes, I could just step away from the computer—but it’s not that simple. My part-time job involves …
The Good Thing about Criticism
The dangerous thing about a smart phone is that people can hurt you when you least expect it. It was a Saturday morning and I had just settled in the bleachers with my coffee to watch my daughter’s volleyball game. While the girls were warming up, I made the critical …
YouCat Intro — Brothers in Black
Our first video on the YouCat for the Year of the Faith! You need to know your faith with that same precision with which an IT specialist knows the inner workings of a computer. You need to understand it like a good musician knows the piece he is playing. – …
Happiness Rock — Brothers in Black
Search for true happiness. The way to find it on earth! Our facebook http://www.facebook.com/thebrothersinblack Our twitter https://twitter.com/#!/brothersinblack Our google+ https://plus.google.com/104088288342902270213 The video story is an indirect representation of the narration. Video Link
Who is in Charge of Your Schedule?
Jennifer sat silently on the other end of the phone. She came to me for help managing her time and structuring her day so she could work on her business while homeschooling her children. I asked her what she did during her office time that week and she couldn’t answer. …
Brothers in Black are Back!
After a long pause we’re back! Thanks for your patience and support. Our facebook http://www.facebook.com/thebrothersinblack Our twitter https://twitter.com/#!/brothersinblack Our google+ https://plus.google.com/104088288342902270213 Video Link
Can’t Drop This – Brothers in Black
They’re back! The “Brothers in Black“ strike again. As we busy moms struggle with the competing priorities of our faith lives, our families and our work, we may feel frustrated by trying to “do it all”. Take two minutes to watch this great video and figure out what you can “drop” …
What Gives? The Acrobats of Caregiving
Since retiring almost a year ago, I have cautiously added one commitment after another to my daily routine. My first priority has been to assist in caring for my daughter’s children. I had been attending Mass most mornings and a Bible study group on Tuesday evenings. I later added an hour of exercise about four times weekly, twice weekly meetings with an Aunt…
Staying Active in the Cold Winter Months
With the temperatures plummeting this time of year, many of us tend to hibernate inside our homes. But, hibernating is for bears. As humans it’s important to stay active through all four seasons. Yet, a poll of 5,000 people found that 30 percent get no exercise at all during the winter …
The Truth about Restaurant Calories
By now it is probably clear to most consumers that eating out is not the healthiest choice. Yet, all the marketing hype projected by restaurants can sound quite convincing. Restaurants and fast food chains are pitching everything from fat free, no carbs, low calories, high fiber and other specialty menu …
Sneak Workouts Into Your Busy Fall Schedule by Lynn Bode
Believe it or not, the end of summer is within distance. You may be enjoying the season so much that you don’t want to admit that, but the truth is that Autumn will be here quicker than you think. With Autumn often comes a lot of busy days. This is …
Taking It Slowly: Toddler Led Days
The outside world seems to put expectations upon us without care of the consequences. These expectations may be based on ones they have of themselves, or ones they think we should be following. Priorities are the true foundation of expectations. Where our vocation lies is where our heart is. My …
Family Centered Planner Spotlight – Win a Planner and Plan to be a Winner
I literally can’t wait for August 1, 2011. Along with the arrival of my son Eric home from Russia, I’ll be turning the first page of the calendar on my brand new and beautiful Family Centered Planner. As a time management geek, I’ve tried many calendars over the years and …
It’s 5:00 Somewhere
Our family spent the past week at the shore. While there, we kept noticing banners that read, “It’s always 5 o’clock somewhere.” The idea is that, no matter how stressful, hectic, or difficult a time you’re experiencing at any given moment, there’s someone someplace who is, at that same moment, …
Balancing Family and Sports
As the spring soccer season winds to a close, my husband and I must decide whether or not to allow our 7-year-old son to try out for an academy level soccer team, the level above recreational but just below select soccer. On this team, he would work out with professional …
Christian Mompreneurs Wanted!
If you are a mom entrepreneur (or are considering becoming one!), I invite you to join me for the Christian Mompreneur Mastermind as I share with you some of the successes and strategies I’ve learned in creating my own business and working with clients to grow their small businesses in …


