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Dads2Dads: You Should Be Thankful That You Can Give

Nov 27, 2019 at 10:00 am by Dads2Dads

We were in Hobby Lobby before Halloween and stumbled into ... The Christmas Zone! Yep, it's coming earlier every year. Halloween is over, Thanksgiving is fast approaching and.... Read More

Women Going Home: The Lydia Living Room Strategy

Nov 26, 2019 at 09:47 am by sonyamcclloughlockridge

Last week I wrote about women preaching in the assembly. I did not come to my conclusions by chance. The Good News is we still have time to address, acknowledge, align, adher.... Read More

Is Pastor John MacArthur is right? Do women need to go home?

Nov 20, 2019 at 11:00 am by sonyamcclloughlockridge

We, women desire to be pretty. We like pretty things, we want our homes to be pretty, and we want to be seen as attractive and or pretty. This is how we are hardwired. God des.... Read More

Dads2Dads: Your Kids Are You

Nov 20, 2019 at 09:46 am by Dads2Dads

Dad, make no mistake … you are a model for your children as they grow from childhood to teenagers. Take it from us—even when you think your kids aren't paying att.... Read More

Dads2Dads: Encourage a Life Steeped in Creativity

Nov 12, 2019 at 01:06 pm by Dads2Dads

"I don't have a creative bone in my body!" Dad, have you ever heard that? Have you ever said it? Our bet is that if you believe that about yourself, you have simply squelched.... Read More

In Honor of Veteran's Day: They are the Sort of People...

Nov 11, 2019 at 07:00 am by Paulette Jackson

No one but a rebel can get their mitts on GodAt some point you will have to wean yourself from the pack.Wish the cares of others well. If you really want to do something for.... Read More

Dads2Dads: 'Monsters' in Your House

Oct 29, 2019 at 09:32 am by Dads2Dads

This is the season when ghosts, goblins and ghouls will ring your doorbell and beg for contributions of candy, gum and all other sorts of confectionery delights that will hast.... Read More

Wisdom: When the Story I Learn the Most From Is My Own

Oct 24, 2019 at 02:30 pm by Paulette Jackson

Since I was a young child, I have always loved stories with moral. From Uncle Wiggly to Aesop's Fables, I enjoyed the influence of the metaphorical muse. One of the most infl.... Read More

Dads2Dads: Find the right role models for your children

Oct 22, 2019 at 01:39 pm by Dads2Dads

We just finished reading the book, For The Love of Men – A New Vision For Mindful Masculinity. The author, Liz Plank, describes how we integrate the roles we've been soc.... Read More

Murfreesboro lands in top 10 on fastest-growing city list, not everyone is proud

Oct 16, 2019 at 10:00 am by Michelle Willard 1

Murfreesboro has been named 2019's 8th Fastest-growing Midsize City in a recent study from WalletHub.com and the city's PR department put out a press release like they were pr.... Read More

Dads2Dads: What is the difference between disagreement and disrespect?

Oct 16, 2019 at 09:00 am by Dads2Dads

Teens disagree with us. It's the natural process. If they don't it means they are subduing their natural tendency, not paying attention, or being suppressed. But what is the d.... Read More

Dads2Dads: When Dad's Not There

Oct 08, 2019 at 10:00 am by Dads2Dads

Tom and his wife had the pleasure of hosting their daughter and two grandsons for a couple of weeks, while their son-in-law was on a month-long trip. His time was limited to a.... Read More

Tricks, Trigger-or-Treat: Halloween When Food is a Problem

Oct 07, 2019 at 09:11 am by aGentleDrLaura

Halloween. Moan, groan, urghhh. I'll admit it. My problems with food ruined each holiday. Instead of celebrating the central idea within the holiday, all I could see was the f.... Read More

Anxiety. An Invitation to Attend to Ourselves.

Oct 04, 2019 at 12:00 pm by Paulette Jackson

Anxiety: Distress. Uncertainty. Agitated. Jittery. Perturbed. Bothered. Apprehensive. Upset. Worried. Uneasy. Nervous Nanny. I know these adjectives well, and also the senten.... Read More

Opinion: Stoney Meadows Subdivision will have a negative impact on Cason Lane area traffic

Oct 02, 2019 at 11:02 am by Preserve

Editor's note: The Murfreesboro Planning Commission approved the development at its Oct. 2 meeting with a 5-2 vote. The proposal must now be approved by the City Council..... Read More