Friday, August 22, 2008

A Few Noteworthy Causes

Those of you who know us well, probably already know where are hearts lie in terms of children and family. But just in case you don't, I wanted to share a few resources that we love with those we care about. Please take a minute or two to check out these resources. You just may find one that will change your life. I know we did.

The Couple to Couple League is a wonderful organization that teaches natural family planning. All teachers are volunteers who give of their time to help other couples learn about a method of family planning that is 100% natural, safe, healthy and 99% effective. We like to say it is couple tested, Vatican approved. Check them out at www.ccli.org.

The Gift Foundation has helped us learn more about Theology of the Body, John Paul II's response to the sexual confusion in this culture of death. Their audio CD's called Naked Without Shame are wonderful. Check them out at www.giftfoundation.org.

Cukierski Family Sacramentals is a small family run apostolate specializing in Catholic sacramentals. They have everything from rosaries and prayer cloths to medals and crucifixes. They carry items I had never seen before. This amazing family loves their faith and live on the front lines of the pro-life movement. Check them out at www.cukierski.net.

We have friends who are in the missionary field. Although I don't think I could do what they are doing, I truly admire their ability to put their family out there like that. They live in Germany with their 3 children and work with CreativeWorks, a ministry of Greater Europe Mission. Check out their website at www.coxesquarterly.com.

Don't forget the homeschooling movement. We are supporters of HSLDA, the Home School Legal Defense Association. This group works to promote the right of parents to educate their children they way each family feels is best. Learn more about what they do at www.hslda.org.

I imagine that is enough of a public service announcement for now. Thanks for bearing with me. Please take some time to learn more about these great groups. They've all changed our lives in one way or another. Hopefully they will do the same for you.

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