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08/29/2026

08/28/2026

Be Kind to Humankind Week is wrapping up with Forgive Your Foe Friday. Try to find enough forgiveness in your heart to alleviate any anger you may be feeling towards other people or even towards yourself. This can be difficult, but it's extremely necessary. Forgiving someone who has hurt you is difficult. Forgiving yourself is difficult. But in forgiveness, we are free.

Kind Tips:
Forgive yourself when you make a mistake.
Consume positive & uplifting content every day.
Try praying, deep breathing or meditating to clear your mind.
Don’t hold a grudge.
Practice thinking good thoughts, not hateful ones.
Try to make sense of what happened.
Being able to forgive is very difficult, but putting effort into learning to forgive is worthwhile. Holding a grudge is bad for your health and the recipients.
Be the first to make the move towards reconciliation. If your attempts fail, at least you tried.
Look for insightful books on the topic of forgiving. We recommend the Bible! This may be an excellent source of help for you.

08/27/2026

Today is Thoughtful Thursday for Be Kind to Humankind Week. Be mindful of those around you. Whether at home, at school or work, or in public, try to always be thoughtful and considerate to other people.

Kind Tips:
Hold doors open for people behind you
Give your seat to someone else when on the bus or the train
Allow a person with fewer items to go in front of you in line
Leave a nice note for a co-worker or classmate
Say please, thank you, excuse me, and you’re welcome. So often we do forget to say these simple but important courtesies.
Pick up the phone and say hello to a friend who’s in need of a little conversation.
Invite a friend/relative over for lunch.
Get involved in volunteer work in your community.
Try to be more conscientious of others' feelings.
Send a person who is feeling down a little note to lift their spirits, or a little gift (trinket) of some sort. Just letting them know that you are thinking of them helps so much.

08/27/2026

In honor of Be Kind to Humankind Week, today is Willing to Lend a Hand Wednesday. Share below in the comments with a Kind Tip, or if you need an idea, here are some:

Offer to bring in a neighbor’s mail if they won’t be home for a few days
Take an older friend or relative food shopping or to the doctor’s office
Pick up any trash you see in your neighborhood and put it in the garbage
Help a classmate or co-worker with their work
Don’t leave things messy, clean up after yourself
Take the initiative to go out and help a sick person you know with yard work, housekeeping etc. Don’t wait for them to ask you for the help, they usually won’t.
Help a friend move, or at least pack for the move.
Pick up groceries for a homebound person.

08/27/2026

This is Be Kind to Humankind Week and today's theme is Touch-a-Heart Tuesday. Take the opportunity to show your love towards others. Just like the old 60's tune "Put a little love in your heart", this stands very true even to this day. After all, love is eternal and a little bit of love goes a long way.

Kind Tips
• Mail an uplifting card to someone.
• Practice being a good listener, don’t jump to offer advice.
• Don’t hesitate to offer a compliment.
• Leave a short note for someone letting them know you appreciate them.
• Call someone just to say “Hi”.
• Give someone a plant or flowers to brighten their day.
• Tell those that you love, “I love you”.
• Make a pot of homemade chicken soup for someone who is too sick to cook.
• If you find it difficult to actually say the words “I love you” to someone you love, try writing them a letter.
• Give a call to an elderly relative to just say “Hi”. They will be so happy to hear from you!
• Volunteer at a hospital or nursing home. There are also many sick children in hospitals who would love to receive a card or letters to brighten their day and let them know that people care.

08/18/2026

Better late than never! Sunday was National Joke Day and of course our advisors wanted in on it!

07/30/2026

You insure things like your car, your home and your health. But what about your ability to earn an income? Disability income insurance helps protect a portion of your income if illness or injury prevents you from working. Discover more about it here: https://bit.ly/43uhU4c

07/28/2026

Considering disability income insurance coverage but want to know more about what it might cost?​
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Know that premiums typically range from 1%-4% of your income. However, factors like the amount of income you want covered, your chosen benefit period, age and health ultimately determine what your premium will be. Dive deeper here: https://bit.ly/4vNjfPO

07/27/2026

Economic growth remains solid, but investors continue to face questions around inflation, interest rates and AI-driven market expectations. Explore Thrivent's 2026 Mid-Year Market Outlook for perspective on what may lie ahead. ⬇️

A look at the market environment and investment themes expected to drive Q3 2026.

07/22/2026

This July, we recognize Disability Awareness Month and the importance of creating a more accessible world for people of all abilities.​

It's a reminder to reflect, learn and recommit to building communities where everyone is seen, valued and empowered to thrive.