JIM AND BOBBIE PURYEAR
Notes From The Puryears
Three P’s to Becoming a Better Public Speaker
Are you afraid of public speaking? You aren’t alone. Overcoming this fear takes time, and many prolific public speakers even say they still get nervous before a speaking engagement. However, with a few simple tips, you can improve your presence...
Locating the Source of Your Value
Once there was a father who, upon his daughter’s graduation, gifted her an old car. He said, “I know it is old and not much to look at. Take it to a used car lot and see how much they will pay you to buy it.” She did as he said and...
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...
Easy Things You Can Do To Help The Community During A Pandemic
The term “community service” may not be so appealing for many. This is most likely due to the fact that it sounds like a difficult thing to accomplish or it is perceived by some as a form of punishment. However, since we are all part of society, it is also...
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...
Three 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...
