Senior Pictures Becoming Big Business
- Statesman
"Our average sale for a senior is $1,200 to $1,500, but some parents have spent up to $5,000," Meyer said.

Study Claims Moms Mimic Daughters in Fashion
- CNN
"We live in a society that one of the main values is to look younger," Ruvio said. "Most of these women have kids, work and they don't have time to monitor the market and see what is cool and hip, so they basically take a shortcut. Through their teenage daughters, they know they're safe."

New York: Sex Ed Becomes Mandatory
- Fox News
It’s the first time in nearly two decades that middle and high school students will be forced to take the mandatory classes, according to a report first published in The New York Times.

A nation in mourning for Navy SEAL Team 6
- Washington Examiner
As the nation mourns its loss, just as it has the losses of 10 years of a war it did not choose and which it cannot avoid, the greatest thing that civilians can do is remember that their lives and the lives of their children and grandchildren are what they are because of warriors flying through mountain passes half a world away

10 Hidden Benefits of Having Children
- Fox News
Come along as we explore the top 10 hidden benefits of having children. Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/08/05/10-hidden-benefits-having-children/#ixzz1USLudd6r

“Heroes” Sue Rescued Woman
- AP
Two Ohio men honored as heroes for their actions after a 2009 car crash are now suing the woman they rescued from a burning vehicle.

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February 23, 2007

American Lifestyles Mix Compassion and Self-Oriented Behavior
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Barna Update

Revisit the "Role of Faith" and "Moving Forward" sections of the update. Barna's latest research update concludes, "Born again Christians are more likely to volunteer for their church; however, they are no more likely than average to help the poor and homeless." What would Jesus think?

• How should we show our faith in Christ to the world? 

• The study states, "The respect, patience, self-control and kindness of born again Christians should astound people, but the lifestyles and relationships of born again believers are not much different than others."  Why should the actions of believers astound others?  How has your service astounded someone?

• Why do we serve others? How does Christian service benefit the kingdom of God?

• See John 13: 14-15.  What are the characteristics of Christ-like service?

• See Matthew 25: 34-40.  Who are we called to serve?  How does your family fufill that calling?

• See 1 Peter 4: 10-11.  What fuels a Christian's service to others? (the Holy Spirit)  Talk about a time you felt the Holy Spirit empower you to serve.

• See Matthew 10:39.  How does serving others help you find your life, or your life's meaning and purpose?

Friday - February 16, 2007
American Lifestyles Mix Compassion and Self-Oriented Behavior

Friday - February 9, 2007
Bashes for little darlings get bigger and bigger

Tuesday - February 6, 2007
From 500 Pounds to a New and Rewarding Life

Friday - January 26, 2007
Los Angeles ponders banning trans fat

Friday - January 19, 2007
The Snoop Next Door

Raising Kids For True Greatness

You want only the best for your kids. And you want them to be successful. Sure, there’s nothing wrong with that. But what if there was something more? Could your definition of success be leaving out the most important part?

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How do you define success for your child? "Graduates from a prestigious college." "Nabs a high-paying job." "Settles down with a nice family." Sounds good. But what if you got it all wrong?

What about greatness? Where does it fit in? "If you aim your children at anything less than greatness, you'll set them up to miss the whole point of their lives," says author Tim Kimmel. In Raising Kids for True Greatness, Kimmel turns the definition of success on its head and guides you in preparing your child for a life that will easily eclipse the goals of those who are merely successful. More Info.