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By Tomas M. Figueroa
In 2003, following the completion of my initial six years of Ready Reserve duty, I was waiting on transfer orders to be placed on Inactive Reserve status (this is when you have an obligation with the Army Reserves, but does not require monthly participation or annual trainings—you’re …

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By Rick Poleck
After what feels like a long and dreary season, winter is always somehow coerced into giving up its shades of steely gray to peeks of warming sunshine, welcome blue skies, intermittent dots and splashes of color, and the fragrances of floral displays called “spring.” The senses come alive, …

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By Ricinda Perry
I have really enjoyed our time together over this series, and my family has definitely benefitted since it made me more aware of my own bonding opportunities.  In concluding this series, I want to share with you the center hub of family bonding … the dinner table.
What do …

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By Ashley McIlwain
Something that frequently comes up in correspondences from people relate back to their inner circle. Your inner circle is that group of people that you most frequently surround yourself with, seek counsel from, confide in, and that influences you most significantly. We all have an inner circle whether …

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By Ricinda Perry
In Part 1 of my Family Bonding Series, I shared with you the importance of church-going.  This week I wanted to talk with you about our breakneck speed society.
School and after school activities galore … I have heard time and again about the moms who feel that they …

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By Dr. Jeff Klick
Every couple fusses and argues now and again. I once served on an elder board where a man said that he and his wife never had an argument in all the years they were married. Really, come on, sixty years and no fights?  What he meant is …

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By Ashley McIlwain
In a world of social media and smart phones, the concept of privacy is becoming extinct. We’re constantly being pulled into a self-revealing state of mind that beckons us to share that, post this, and all around put our private lives on public display. But how much is …

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By Ashley McIlwain
I cannot control life. My circumstances, the good and bad, my relationships, outcomes, the extent of my success – these are all things that are out of my control. Despite my best efforts, daily, I realize just how limited I really am. While frustrating, confusing, and sometimes angering, …

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By Ricinda Perry
Over the past couple of weeks, I have been hearing so many sad family stories.  These stories grieve me because I know how much I treasure my family time and how much joy is added to each day from my family … everyone should have this.  I will …

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By Ashley McIlwain
Having grown up in Central Pennsylvania, I am a country girl at heart. While living there, I didn’t always appreciate the small town environment, in fact, I downright hated it, but now that I live in the crazy, chaotic, and crowded Southern California, I can look back with …