Charles Gardner, Family Service Counselor

09/06/2026

Life Insurance...Final Expense Ins...Funeral Advantage!
If you don’t know your options, it can be discouraging to look for life insurance when you’re older than 50. It’s a commonly held belief that insurance over 50 is expensive and difficult to get. But the truth is, it is possible to find an affordable insurance policy, even when you have health concerns, that will help take care of your loved ones after you’re gone—and make sure they don’t incur any unnecessary expenses

09/06/2026

Life Insurance...Final Expense Ins...Funeral Advantage

If you don’t know your options, it can be discouraging to look for life insurance when you’re older than 50. It’s a commonly held belief that insurance over 50 is expensive and difficult to get. But the truth is, it is possible to find an affordable insurance policy, even when you have health concerns, that will help take care of your loved ones after you’re gone—and make sure they don’t incur any unnecessary expenses.

09/05/2026

09/04/2026

Your meditation for today is:
1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

You are Blessed to be a Blessing!

We made it through another week. Maybe it wasn't a perfect week. Maybe it was exhausting, emotional, uncertain, or overwhelming. But we are still here. Still standing! Still trusting God one day at a time. As this week comes to a close, may we release the pressure to carry everything alone. May peace find our minds! May rest find our bodies. And may hope find our hearts again so can continue to be fruitful. Have a marvelous Friday/weekend 💛🤗✝️

08/26/2026

Funeral Advantage by Lincoln Heritage Cremation Insurance with FCGS
What does FCGS provide?
Lincoln Heritage has been helping families save on cremation costs for over 55 years. Every Funeral Advantage plan comes with a dedicated representative from the Funeral Consumer Guardian Society® (FCGS) — at no additional cost. They price-shop cremation services, review contracts, and help surviving family members save hundreds — even thousands — of dollars on funeral and cremation costs. The policy is available to everyone until the age of 85. There are no medical exams required to qualify – just health questions on a one-page application. For additional information or ‘Get My A Quote’ Visit> funeraladvantageagent.com/charles-gardner/program/

08/25/2026

Funeral Advantage final expense insurance, also called burial or funeral insurance for seniors, is one of the best senior life insurance options at this age. Most people qualify, even with health conditions. You only answer a few health questions. NO medical exam. Contact me for additional information. Funeraladvantageagent.com/charles-gardner/program/

08/21/2026

Plan-N-Ahead! Protect Your Family!
“Death—when it’s time, it’s time”
Traditional Funeral or Cremation is Affordable, But Not Free!
Life insurance can help cover it with affordable, flexible monthly premium.
For more information or to receive Get My FREE quote> visit my website> funeraladvantageagent.com/charles-gardner/quote/

08/21/2026

Memorial of Saint Pius X, Pope 08.21.26
Reflection by: Bishop Robert Barron

Matthew 22:34–40
Friends, in today’s Gospel, Jesus says that the whole law depends on love of God and love of neighbor. I want to reflect on the love of neighbor. For many, to love is equivalent to being a nice guy, or in Flannery O’Connor’s formulation, “having a heart of gold.” Now, there is nothing in the world wrong with being a nice guy or having a heart of gold, but you can easily achieve both of those states and not have love.

For love is not really about fitting in and being friendly; it is willing the good of the other as other. It is wanting what is best for another person and then doing something about it. And this means that real love can be as tough as nails or as disagreeable as a slap in the face—indeed, in Dostoevsky’s phrase, something “harsh and dreadful.”

Compelling an addict to get help or questioning a dysfunctional style of life both involve the willing of the good of the other—and neither will cause people to characterize you as a nice guy. This is why the God who is love is not a kindly Santa Claus who magically makes troubles disappear.

08/20/2026