If you have faith and you are keen to make it a central and important part of your family and home life, then there are a lot of ways you might go about achieving that. One is to make sure that you are teaching your kids about faith in some way or another, and the more effectively you do this, the happier you are probably going to be with the results. All in all, there are a few things to think about if you are keen to teach your kids about faith, so let’s take a look at what they might be right now.
The best way to come to faith is by exploring it on one’s own, so this is something that you should try to encourage your kids to do as best as they can. If, from a young age, you are helping them to feel their own way into what they believe, that is the kind of thing that is really going to help them to figure it out for themselves. Then, having done that work, whatever they come up with will be so much more powerful for them in the long run. It’s amazing how well this can work.
Try To Answer Their Questions

Your children will probably have all sorts of questions about faith-related things, and it’s a really good idea to try and answer them as best as you can. Doing this is a good way to have a back-and-forth with them, and you might be surprised at just how effective it can be. All in all, it’s the kind of thing that can be incredibly helpful. They might want to know about God’s attributes, or they might ask: is heaven a real place? In any case, having an answer for them can be encouraging for them.
Don’t Force Anything

Although there is nothing wrong with being open about your own beliefs and helping your kids to see the truth, there is a difference between that and actively forcing something on them. If it is clear that they are keen to go in a different direction, then you should allow them the freedom to do so, because that will be better for them and for you. Not forcing anything is a really important thing that you have to consider in all this, and it’s something that you will definitely need to make sure that you are keeping firmly in mind at all times.
Finally, if you want to get your kids looking into their own faith and belief, then you might want to try and keep it light and fun. One way to do that is to play faith-based games. There are all sorts of board games and even video games based around this idea, and playing these together can be a really wonderful way to explore those themes together as a family. That’s a great way to ensure that your kids are discovering their own faith.

It happens to everyone from time to time, and yet the solutions to being stuck in your career are actually relatively straightforward if you know what to do about them. Whatever it is that might be causing your feeling of being stuck, you should find that there are always steps you can take to improve the situation. In this post, we are going to take a look at some of the main things to consider trying whenever you feel stuck in your career, for whatever reason that might have happened. As long as you give these a go, you should find yourself in a much better position in no time.


Identify The Problem

It might sound obvious, but the first thing you need to do is to identify the problem at hand. After all, it is not always as simple as you would think to work out what the problem is, and you need to figure this out if you are going to fix it properly. Is it that you are fed up with your employer, the nature of the work itself, or something else entirely? Whatever it is, try to get as close as possible to a real understanding of it so that you can figure out what to do more fully and easily.


Seek Coaching

Often, to make a change in your career, you need to also make a change in your own way of being generally. In other words, you need to make sure that you are able to bring about a general transformation in your life if you are going to make a transformation in your career. To help with that, you might want to consider seeking transformational coaching like Glitter for the Soul. this can be a really powerful way of learning how to bring about bigger and more useful changes in your life.


Grow Your Network

At some point soon, if you are really serious about trying to change careers, you might find that you need to grow your network first. If you have done that early on, you are going to be in a better position, because you’ll already be in touch with the kinds of people that you might need to help you out here. So that’s something that you should focus on soon if you want to improve your career prospects in the future. It is likely going to help you out a great deal.


Invest In Yourself

Finally, it might be a good time to think about investing in yourself a little, in whatever way that might be necessary to do so. This is one of those things that can help you later on, after all, and it will also mean that you are going to have a better chance of developing some skills as appropriate too. So make sure that you are spending some time and effort on improving yourself if you want to see these kinds of changes. You will find it really helps you out a lot.

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Helping others in any capacity is what drives Maria. The Not Again duology was designed to draw people closer to God. Not Again The Fallout, the sequel, was specifically created to demonstrate that by sharing our burdens, as well as asking for and receiving help, anything can be accomplished. Maria believes that it’s also important to dig deep and to look upward and outward to help those in need. She feels that giving of yourself may lead to your own restoration, in addition to being a blessing to others.
 
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Not Again, book one of the Not Again duology, is a realistic coming-of-age Christian novel set in the 1980s where romance collides with conviction and innocence collides with tragedy. Its inspirational messages will transform your life forever.
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Not Again The Fallout. Book two of the Not Again series. This edgy, faith-based novel continues the life of Christina De Rosa, who experiences the fallout of her past during her college years in the 1980s. 
 
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What is your faith to you? For a lot of people, especially those who are brought up in the church and don’t take much time to inspect their own faith, it might be something that’s innate, passive, and simple. “The faith of a child,” as it was once put. However, if you’re been looking to strengthen your connection with your faith, you might want to do more than pray and go to church. Here are some of the ways to spend more time with God, and why it’s worth it.

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You can better know your scripture
A lot of people, even those of deep faith, have never read the Bible fully. This doesn’t mean that their faith is lesser and, indeed, for the majority of Christianity’s existence, most believers weren’t able to read the Bible as it was typically only written in Latin. However, we don’t have that problem today and we even have more convenient opportunities to engage with it such as audio bibles that you can listen to at any time, such as on your commute.

Learn more about your faith
If you find yourself pondering the scripture that you hear or read, or you wonder the deeper meaning of the prayers that you say, there’s a lot of depth to be discovered when it comes to your faith. With the help of things like online theology courses, you don’t have to be restrained in how you explore your faith. Learning more about your beliefs doesn’t spoil or diminish them. In fact, it can help you get a more holistic appreciation of God through your daily life.

It can help you find your moment of peace throughout the day
The way that you spend time with and engage with God doesn’t have to be anything especially disciplined or structured, either. One practice that can help is to take what time you can find, even a few minutes in the day, to sit, be at peace, and to say a prayer or even a few faith-based affirmations. Simply by taking the time to keep God in your mind, you can quickly remind yourself of lessons you’ve learned and thoughts you’ve pondered about your beliefs, and you can take them with you through the day.

Remind yourself to be good to others
Faith is not something you practice only in your own heart. It should reflect how you treat others as well. If your faith doesn’t involve charity, giving, or volunteering to help, even those outside of your faith community, then you should consider changing that. Taking the time to spend a little more of the day with God can then help you reflect on how you treat others. Perhaps you’ve been dealing with stress, for instance, and let it out on others. A reminder of your faith can help you course-correct for the rest of the day. Faith can help you put more positive energy out into the world, which can help you stay positive in times of challenge, too.

There’s nothing inherently wrong with having a more passive and simple faith. However, for those that seek more, there is always more to find if you’re willing to open your heart and dedicate your time.

A lot of people are brought up to follow a certain faith from a young child, as their parents have taken them to church every Sunday and therefore it is now a part of their life. However, people can find faith at all ages, and if you want to explore Christianity for the first time, read on for a brief introduction. 
Christianity is the biggest religion on a global scale, with more than two billion followers. The Twelve Apostles founded the early church, and Christianity was made an official religion by the Roman Empire in 380. Christians believe that the Bible is the word of God that has been inspired by the Holy Spirit, and the religion is largely based on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, God’s son. 
When you visit a church such as The Gathering Church, you will listen to many verses from the Bible, which reveal Christian beliefs and principles. Some of the most important beliefs include Jesus Christ is our savior who came to save humanity from its sins. According to the Gospels, the Holy Spirit conceived Jesus and the Virgin Mary gave birth to him in Bethlehem. Jesus’ death resurrection and ascension are deemed the most essential doctrines of the Christian faith. Christians believe that there is life after death, although the nature of this life remains a mystery. 
The best place to start when it comes to Christianity is the Lord’s Prayer. Rowan Williams, the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury, said: “If somebody said, give me a summary of Christian faith on the back of an envelope, the best thing to do would be to write Our Lord’s Prayer.” 
The Trinity Explained
The Trinity is one of the most confusing Christian concepts, which a lot of people still do not understand. You can visit a Bible study session to seek the guidance you require. But first, read on to discover more about the concept. 
A lot of Christians admit that they don’t understand the Trinity. In short, the Trinity is the belief that there is One God, who is the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. While each person is distinct and fully divine in nature, they exist as a unity. This means that the Father is not the same person as the Holy Spirit, who is not the same person as the Son, and the Son is also not the same person as the Father. They all exist separately, however, they are all God, and there is only one God, not three. It is a controversial doctrine, which some people find hard to grasp. However, it is important to note that the Trinity is not three properties of God, nor is it three Gods joined or three individuals that make one God when together. 
The Trinity emphasises that God is very different from human beings and can only be seen as a spiritual experience who can’t be comprehended logically and whose mystery inspires wonder, which can help you to understand the concept a bit better, since in essence there does not need to be a logic. The Trinity is regularly referred to in churches throughout the country.

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Many people respond to trauma by repressing it, in an attempt not to notice or give a name to what has happened. The trauma that is pushed/moved aside is manifested through the development of a variety of physical symptoms such as: headaches/migraines, asthma attacks and a wide range of physical pains. Trauma can be represented in many ways, from childhood trauma to issues that have arisen in work. Such as during a war, in your work etc. Thankfully there are people to help, for example you may want to look at Operation Heal America. 

​The price of ignoring trauma or distorting the body's messages is the inability to identify what is really dangerous or harmful, as well as what is safe and nutritious. Self-regulation depends on being able to have a good relationship with your body. Without this you have to rely on external regulation - drugs, drugs, alcohol, compulsive pleasures of others, the need for constant approval and the like. Traumas can affect health in old age in many different ways. Increased mental stress can lead to decreased immune system function and flare-ups of symptoms that existed in the past. Another explanation for physical problems among trauma survivors is the occurrence of an “body memory” experience that causes emotional discomfort associated with a particular organ in the body, which may later manifest itself in physical pain.

The frightening physiological sensations

• Traumatic people are often afraid of their emotions
  
• It is no longer the abuser they are afraid of (hoping they are not harmed in the present) but their bodily sensations have become the enemy.
  
• The fear of being taken over by uncomfortable feelings causes the body to become frozen and the mind to shut down
  
• Although the trauma belongs to the emotional brain it continues to produce feelings that make you feel scared and helpless
  
• Trauma has a wide impact on physical health including the immune system, blood pressure, and cortisol levels
  
• There is evidence that stress and strain following trauma activate the area in the brain that is responsible for emotional regulation
  

Breaking the silenceTrauma victims cannot recover until they become acquaintances and friends with the feelings. To accept it and to break the silence. When you hide things away, the feelings become more intense; that is why there is a saying “a problem shared is a problem halved”. That is why journaling is often a great way to battle anxiety, you can write down your issues to unburden yourself. Being scared means living in a body that is always in a state of alertness, and anxiety. In order to change, human beings need to become aware of their feelings and the way their body interacts with the world around them. Physical self-awareness is the first step in releasing the tyranny of the past:

• As long as you keep secrets and suppress information, you are at war with yourself
  
• Repression of key emotions consumes a huge amount of energy, prevents you from achieving worthy goals, and leaves emotions closed.
  

Retirement is something we all think about throughout our working life. Whether it is something you have started to look forward to or you are thinking of it as an intimidating change, retirement is an important part of life. 
While government schemes and pension programs allow us to make the most out of these golden years, there is much you can do to truly craft your dream lifestyle once you have said goodbye to your work colleagues. However, planning in advance is a must - especially if you are unsure about how your lifestyle will change after your last day at work. Here are ten tips to prepare in the best way for this important milestone. 
Test Your Lifestyle in AdvanceAs you approach the last day at work, you can start calculating your pension. Usually, between the pension contributions and your savings, you will live on 70-80% of your current income. Many people find the transition between work life and retirement scary and intimidating, especially because they are unsure about what to expect from this change. 
But if you are able to anticipate how much money you will have, you can start testing your new lifestyle early on. Reducing your expenditures and living below your means can help you save more and know exactly what to expect post-retirement.  
Check Out Your Retirement Destination EarlyIf you wish to move after retirement, you should make sure to spend some time before checking out the location. And this does not only mean learning about available properties and locations. It also means being in the destination area during the different seasons, learning how these affect your life, and finding out transport connections.
After all, after retirement, you might not be able to count on the mobility and level of energy you have been used to. Therefore, you will need to find a location that is well connected to amenities and main transport hubs - and ensure that harsh seasons won’t take a toll on your lifestyle!
Set Up An Emergency FundWhen you stop working, you might not be able to count on a steady income that can help you cover unexpected expenses. Therefore, it is crucial that you have set up an emergency fund far before the retirement date. This allows you to start saving up for emergency costs that might arise later on in life. These might include healthcare or medical costs, assistance, and equipment. 
Many retired professionals feel that paying lump sums after retirement can be a struggle, especially if you have monthly expenses to take care of and you are unable to save as much as you wish to. That is why important repayments, investments, and funding projects should all be made before your last paycheck!
Start Investing EarlyYour savings alone might not be rough to support you throughout a long and happy retirement. In this case, you should consider investing to achieve the level of savings you need to live a frugal but fulfilling life. When it comes down to investing in improving your retirement lifestyle, it is vital to balance benefits and risks. If you are new to this complicated world, you should always try to find an advisor that can talk you through the steps of improving your finances. 
Don’t Make Risky Moves.There are moments in life when it is right to be more risk-prone. By getting out of our comfort zone, we can face our fears and grow. However, as you are preparing for retirement, there are several important decisions that you will need to make. And, it is vital that you don’t take important risks at this time in your life. 
After all, you could be losing the savings of a lifetime or seriously compromise your lifestyle after retirement. If you are unsure about the right moves for your situation, it is always recommendable to consult an experienced financial advisor. 
Find the Right Care CenterEveryone dreams of the perfect retirement - but sometimes the perfect retirement is not the one we have in mind! In fact, in certain cases, it might be vital for you to have assistance. Thinking about this possibility in advance and finding the best care center in your desired area can help you make the right choices. 
Aside from checking out the staff’s qualifications, ensure that the center aligns with your values. For example, the Catholic Care Center can help you strengthen your faith and others to share your experiences with - all while receiving state-of-the-art care. 
Keep Yourself BusyThe lifestyle changes that might come with retirement can have long-lasting consequences for your mental wellbeing. Someone who is used to working several hours a day and leads a busy life might lose focus and purpose. In this case, it is crucial to be prepared for it, undertake new hobbies, and rekindle new interests. 
Whether this has to do with sports, crafts, DIY, gardening, community help, or volunteering, it is vital to dedicate yourself to a new purpose. Thinking about what you wish to dedicate your golden years to can truly make a difference in how you will live this period of your life. 
Maintain an Active Social CircleOnce you have said goodbye to your work colleagues, you might find it hard to restore your social circle and enjoy events and parties. However, cultivating a rich social life is just as important in retirement as it has always been. Whether you make new friends at a club, church, community center, care center, sports field, or volunteering grounds, there are always new people to connect to - put yourself out there!
Location MatterThe location you choose for retirement can make a difference in your future experience. Naturally, the city and surrounding area are important. But it is also crucial to agree with your family about where you will live. In fact, you might need their support, and they might want to look after you and your family. Make sure you are all happy with the arrangements before you start further looking into these locations.
Don’t Delay Estate Planning.Your properties are important. Of course, you will want your home to be your nest throughout retirement. Yet, material possessions are likely to outlast us on this Earth. Therefore, don’t forget to take care of them and pass them onto your offspring. While we are all hesitant about this, the earliest you divide your possessions, the earliest you can enjoy a stress-free retirement. 

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