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Social work is both a demanding and rewarding vocation. It is a career that offers diversity and an opportunity to make notable differences in people’s lives. These 5 American individuals have made notable contributions to and impacts upon the social sector and may inspire your career progression into social work. How you could become a […]

Choosing a name for a work at home business can be difficult. In fact, choosing a name for any business can be, as once it is chosen, you can’t go back. You want something that sounds right for the type of work you do, isn’t already taken, and is unique. This can take some thinking […]

I know firsthand was life as an angry mom is like. I spent almost two years trying to control my temper and failing miserably. It took a confrontation with someone close to me for me to really take a good, hard look in the mirror and realize that the problem was bigger than me. My […]

Throughout life, I have discovered many challenges. Some I have handled fairly well and others have handled me pretty badly. That is what makes life so interesting. Every day there is a challenge to face and every day there is a victory to win. Recently, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I celebrated our […]

I’m taking a total departure from some of my usual topics to focus on something that is a big ingredient in being an interactive Dad AND something that has surprisingly become ‘close to my heart.’ Being a fashion Guru. First of all, to clarify:  I’m colorblind.  So if I can enter the fashion realm as […]

This movie came across our desks recently and we felt that we should share it with our audience. It’s perfect for homeschooling families, those who love politics and history buffs! It’s a new way to look at the Cold War – through the lens of faith! Check it out.  -The Radiant Lit Team — Launching […]

After many long days the kid has climbed to the top of the mountain to reach the mystic guru of all knowledge:  The Dad. The kid has journeyed past the Forest of Despair, through the Pits of Insecurity, and has taken the arduous climb over the Boulders of Persistence.  All to reach the top, and […]

I’m not a very complicated person. I like simple things; things nice and easy. Occasionally I will do a crossword puzzle, but beside that, I enjoy the simple life. On the other side, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage is very complicated. Just when I have everything figured out, I find another side of her […]

Over the last several years blogging has become the foundation for social media campaigns of businesses big and small. Where Facebook and Twitter help keep companies in the limelight, spreading the word about special events, discounts and newsworthy items, blogs are the place where companies build their reputation and make sales. As popular as blogging […]

In our house, thunder has a variety of meanings. Some not as good as others, but that is another story. Either way, I am not a fan of thunder. Recently, some heavy thunder visited our area along with rain and lightning. I was beginning to understand how Noah felt during his first night in that Ark. Some […]

One of the hats I wear — other than Dad, or Writer Extraordinaire; is Pastor. I am the Life Care (aka ‘Counseling’) Pastor at a mega church in West Virginia. I usually keep a low Pastor profile; I don’t travel in a bubble-mobile, wear robes, or douse anyone with holy water (exception: vampires), but periodically […]

If you’re a work-from-home mom or want to start using more flexi-time to look after the kids, you will need a space that allows you to be productive. You may have heard other parents claim that working from home is impossible. However, if you sit in bed with the television on – then of course […]