JIM AND BOBBIE PURYEAR BLOG
The Importance of Establishing Family Traditions
Think of your favorite childhood memories. How many of them were centered around traditions? Chances are, many of them were. Things like decorating gingerbread houses at Christmas, staying up until midnight on New Year’s Eve, or going on vacations during the school...
Qualities of a Servant Leader
“Servant leader”: The phrase might seem like an oxymoron at first glance, but it is an extraordinary style of leadership that defies many of the traditional leadership styles of decades past. In many old corporations, the leader was the boss and was not to...
How Planting a Garden Can Build Your Family Unity
If you're looking for greater family unity, planting a garden might be the solution. Not only is it great for your health to grow and eat fresh foods but having a project with your family is a great way to build teamwork through a common...
Parenting Tips: Nurturing A Service-Oriented Family
The best teams are those where each member contributes to the best of their ability. In the context of community development, it highlights the importance of people's help and support. Growth and prosperity can surely thrive in a society where citizens are always...
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...
