We set out walking along a route where one foot walks on a sidewalk that is slowly accenting to higher levels, whilst the other foot walks on the road. We will get to a point where we have to make a choice. Do we raise ourselves up onto the side walk and continue to ascend, or do we keep both feet on the road, on the lower level?

If we stay on the road, we will keep in the gutter and when it rains heavily, we may get washed away. We also risk being hit by careless drivers. Then, if we decide to keep both feet on the sidewalk, we can walk in safety and watch all the wonderful scenery.

We cannot go through life in doubt of the truth, with one foot in one camp and another in a different camp. Life makes us make choices. The high path is one with safety and wonderment. The low road is the wart with many dangers, so why take risks? (more…)

Still there are many who believe that women’s compulsive need to buy something new is the stuff that myths are made of and that all so-called shopaholics wouldn’t have a problem to speak of if they only kept themselves in check. Still, the problem is widespread, even if it doesn’t manifest in all women in the same manner: a recent survey shows that half of the women in the UK can’t go through a single day without buying something new, the Daily Mail informs.

“The poll of 5,347 women revealed every week the average shopaholic will spend money they don’t actually have on a fast food lunch, chocolate, beauty products, nice shampoo, make up and accessories. More than half of those polled (53 per cent) admitted it didn’t matter what they bought, as long as they purchased something. A further 28 per cent forbid themselves from leaving the house when they wake up feeling particularly frivolous. And 15 per cent often confined themselves to the office on weekdays, refusing to take a lunch break so they weren’t tempted by shops or restaurants.” the Daily Mail says of the findings of the recent survey.

“I suspect many women reading about this will be able to relate to the findings. For many women, spending money is a bit of an adrenaline rush – it makes them feel good in the short term. It is alarming that in a recession when generally spending is down and the job market isn’t good, that some women still feel the urge to shop beyond their means.” Joanna Leah, general manager at the Ipswich Building Society, which conducted the study, says for the Mail.

None of us want “spoiled” kids – kids who are bratty, self-centered, demanding, inconsiderate. So, what spoils children and what doesn’t?

When I was raising my children, I was often told that I would spoil them if I didn’t let them cry – if I held them a lot. Fortunately, I didn’t believe this nonsense.

You can’t spoil a child with love. Children need love as much as they need food and water. The problem is in defining “love.”

We are not giving love to our children when we give them everything they want on the material level. Parents often think they are loving their children when they pile them up with all the toys or activities they desire, but what is the actual result of indulging our children in this way?

There are three big negative consequence of “spoiling” our children on the material level: (more…)

Honestly speaking, I wasn’t able to finish a college degree because of financial matters. I’m actually a scholar at one university in town. Yet, I still wasn’t able to get a degree.

In the middle of my college life bad things start to pile up that I could no longer bear the thought of it. The only person who makes me feel life is beautiful is my husband. We are both in college at that time. So, we decided to live together to make each other a shoulder to cry on.

Don’t get me wrong, he is not the reason I stopped schooling. I did stop because it was the perfect choice at that time. I think if I did continue schooling, I will end up in the being super miserable today. It’s actually the perfect choice I made because I have a loving and happy family today.

The only drawback of my decision is the fact that I can’t get an office job. But, that is no longer an issue because I’m a plain housewife ever since I got married. However, there is still a part of me that wants to achieve something. That sense of achievement can only be satisfied if I can finish a college degree. I’m not after getting a career or the earning potential because that would not be a sensible mindset. For my age, it is no longer the thing I am thinking. I’m only after the sense of self-fulfillment.

Anyway, with my daughter’s permission, I’m now ready to finish something for myself. Currently, I am checking at several research college degrees at CollegeDegreesToday. Their goal is to provide a comprehensive guide for finding the right accredited college or university. All of their education partners have been carefully selected from the top online and campus based schools across the nation. They offer you the ability to search by degree level, degree program, online school, campus based school, or vocational program. Hmmm, vocational program would be nice too.

It has been said that a Mothers touch is different. It seems Dad always says, “Go ask your mother”. One thing about being a mother, the touch of love, joy, protection, and care comes naturally. These are just a few attributes a mothers touch produce. When your child is sick or not feeling well – who does he call? Mothers! Dad could be sitting right next to your child. But nothing is like a Mothers Touch! When you find out you are going to be a mother, you change physically and emotionally. Preparing for this new role is challenging, most of all it can be rewarding for you and your children. Along with the touch of a mother, we must also make plans to meet our children needs – financially, spiritually and emotionally. God’s Word has given us clear instruction for training our child. Proverbs 22:

Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it. That touch of instruction carries great rewards, however motherhood is not easy! We can’t give up on any little obstacle: We must be determined to be the best mother we can. We can’t let challenges in life consume us. Find time to relax, read, enjoy a brisk walk, a soothing bath to keep your mind from the hustle, you encounter in life. As you continue to apply the Word of God to your life, you will find your mind renewed, and you will achieve victories! (more…)

At present communication shorten distance among family, friends, and other relationship. Through computer via internet and cellphones you can reach your family in seconds. Distances don’t matter at all as long as you have these modern gadgets. You can talk to your relative in person trough webcam. These gadgets draw the relationship closer.

I am speaking base on my experienced. Eldest daughter went to Manila last year in search for job abroad. This is the first time that she was separated from us. I could have been worried if not seeing her in the net, or hear her voice on the phone. Through cellphone which is more convenient and easiest way to be connected.

Cellphones which is common communication also gives me the joy of talking to my mother who lives in the province. The gadgets made me to check my mother frequently. I’m thankful that these gadgets were invented and I should have mentioned the phone service provider here in the Philippines. I want to give credit to them because their services are excellent. But according to my neighbor who go to United States often and lately decided to go there for permanent residency. She recommends Spectrotel phone service provider as the best in the United States. According to her this is high-quality, high value local and long distance phone services in the country. The reputation of Spectrotel as a full telecommunication service provider is premier. These were subscribers’ feedback.