JIM AND BOBBIE PURYEAR BLOG
How to Put Faith at the Forefront During the Christmas Season
Christmas is a wondrous holiday. Colorful lights adorn houses on neighborhood streets, thoughtful gifts sit beneath the Christmas tree, and the sound of Christmas carols fill the air. With the many festive traditions that accompany this holiday, it’s easy to forget...
3 Ways to Prepare Your Teenager to Vote for the First Time
There will come a time in your teenager’s life when they experience a series of events that foretell their approaching adulthood. Your child will conquer many exciting milestones, from getting their driver's license to graduating high school. One coming-of-age...
Four Tips to Avoid Conflicts in the Family
“What can you do to promote world peace? Go home and love your family.”- Mother Teresa Our family members are supposed to be the persons closest to us. They are the people we expect to be there for us during life’s ups and downs. But as they say, familiarity breeds...
Three Ways You Can Help Your Local Library
Throughout history, libraries have held the stories of the richest historical events, literary tales, and classic texts. Today, libraries have grown to include technology centers, social services, and educational resources. With such valuable offerings,...
Three Ways to Share Your Faith with Others
Our faith is worthy of sharing. In fact, the Bible says to go into all the world and preach the good news (Mark 16:15). At times, it can be tricky to know the perfect method to deliver the message, but there are a few techniques that can help. Here are three ways...
3 Reasons to Stay Up-To-Date on Political News
When most people think of politics, they don’t come up with words that evoke feelings of positivity. Consequently, political news can be tempting to avoid. But there are plenty of good arguments for why you should tune in and listen to what’s happening around the...
New Traditions to Start This Holiday Season
Most families have a few long standing holiday traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation. We look forward to reliving those time-tested rituals in honor of our loved ones who’ve passed on. But we also hope to mix in some new traditions of...
What Is a Master Planned Community? Should I Move Into One?
Masterplanned communities are popping up everywhere you look around the new home scene. The trend seems to point to homeowners’ growing desire for tight-knit communities that contain spaces where residents can work, play, and live. Definition: A master-planned...
Tips to Engage in Political Conversations Without Losing Your Cool
Election season is fast approaching and politics are filling our news and social media feeds. Undoubtedly, you’ll encounter discussions with people whose political beliefs differ from your own. While those conversations can be trying at times, the objective is to...
Five Ways to Raise A Responsible & Well-Mannered Child
Every parent aspires to raise children with good and commendable character. We want them to grow up courteous and disciplined. This can be a big challenge for mothers and fathers as kids are always learning, growing and changing. It can even feel like a test of...
