Tabla de contenidos para Sep/Oct 2023 en Empowered

The whole idea behind “unexpected” is that it’s unexpected. Duh! And no one likes to talk about the ultimate unexpected occurrence—the premature death of a parent or spouse. But although none of us wants it to happen, we’re all praying that it doesn’t happen, and we don’t want to talk about it, life shows us no matter what we do, we have little to no control over when our loved ones will (I’m going to say it) die. In addition to holding a healthy, realistic understanding of death, preparation goes a long way toward softening the gut punch that will follow the receipt of the shocking news of your loved one’s passing. Trust me, I know. At the writing of this article, I’m only two months past my husband’s death.…

Enjoying life from a child’s perspective may bring joy and hope. Through laughter and tears, simple moments can be teaching tools and opportunities to develop and strengthen a relationship between the young and not-soyoung, and keeping children safe while instilling confidence can be a great way to deepen the family bond. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, babysitters, caregivers, teachers, and others are given the responsibility of keeping children safe. Installing baby gates for stairs, teaching the difference between hot and cold, helping children learn how to know what and who is safe in case of emergencies, classes on water safety, directions on how to cross a street, the importance of knowing food allergies, and many more examples, help us to teach kids how to be safe in their environment. Also,…

“START THE DAY RIGHT” It may sound like a cliche, but actually, it’s an elemental truth. No one intentionally wants to start the day crazed and anxious. These are two steps we recommend for a peaceful and fulfilling day. 1. Prayer - Thankfulness and gratitude 2. Devotions, and quiet time. Just the Basics - Manners Made Easy heartofhospitalitymagazine.com Helpful Tip 8 HABITS OF SUCCESSFUL WOMEN 1. Wake up at the same time each day (early) 2. Make your bed every morning 3. Exercise at least three days a week 4. Stay current - news and finance 5. Be kind to not only co-workers but also cashiers, waiters, etc. 6. Take care of your skin and health 7. Brainstorm - write down your ideas 8. Help other women…

Many of us have a “Bucket List”—things we want to do before we “kick the bucket.” Those things could include a trip to Europe or Hawaii, maybe go to the land of your ancestry, write a book, or…get married. That kind of list can be fun to make and even more fun to check off the items one by one. As an attorney, pastor, and coach, I am advising you to make another “Bucket List”—things you need to do BECAUSE you are going to “kick the bucket.” These are things that you really NEED to do well before you “kick the bucket” so that you and your loved ones are covered when your circumstances change. Often, people don’t like to talk about, plan, or even think about their last days…

When home became unsafe, Afton moved herself and her children out of an upscale gated community and into a single-wide trailer in another state near the support of family. Starting from scratch, she rebuilt her financial stability and accumulated a nest egg for retirement. “I don’t like money, actually, but it quiets the nerves,” said Joe E. Lewis. Rather than allow finances to cause stress and panic, be financially proactive. The results can be empowering and nearly immediate. How to Quickly Improve Finances In the simplest terms, there are two ways to improve your financial status: • Cut expenses• Make more money Money stressors are no longer an issue when income covers outflow. Money is the primary commodity people trade for services and items they need and want. Like turning…

Recently, I had a conversation with my 11 - year-old granddaughter, who gave me some suggestions about my ministry. She had looked me up on Google. She said, “Mimi, you have a Youtube channel, but you need to start doing Youtube shorts because that’s what everyone is watching, and you’ll build up your following.” After considering hiring her to run my Youtube channel, I wondered, “How in the world does my darling 11-year-old granddaughter know all about Youtube channels and followings?” The world is changing faster than any of us can keep up with. It’s not just in the realm of technology but, more importantly, in the realm of values. What used to be considered wrong is now right, and what used to be considered right is now wrong. On…