Faith


A central pillar of any family unit is their faith. At least it should be. No matter your beliefs, your faith should be passed on to your children by being integrated into the family. The by-product of this faith, becomes evident through your actions. Our belief system is central to how we live, behave and interact with the world around us. In fact, our country was founded on faith. When we had God as our anchor, our country grew and prospered fully. But unfortunately, over time God was removed from being the central part of our lives. Look around, and you will see where this has taken us.

If we want our country to continue to move forward as the most successful example of goodness and prosperity, we must make sure that we take a stand against those who wish to eliminate faith from our society. We're not talking about faith for the purpose of “looking good,” but rather faith from the perspective of BEING good. What we say and what we do are sometimes in conflict, but the two should coincide. If we put America back on the right track, our families and children will be affected in a very positive way. Additionally, keeping our families in check will positively affect our country as well.

We had a president who we'd never seen openly profess his faith, until he became the leader of the most powerful country in the world. His actions and love for America made it apparent that he was a believer. He saw first-hand that God's goodness made this country great. Because of this, he worked hard to restore America to that greatness. We should always support our leaders in making our country a better place, as well as upholding all that America stands for. How better to do so, than by drawing closer to God and making sure that our children understand that without Him, we cannot prosper.

Our faith is what carries us through bad times. With the struggles that are present now, and the ones that are ahead, we need it in our lives more than ever. Whichever beliefs you have, it is important that you implement your faith into your daily routine. It will give you the ability to make good decisions, raise more grounded children, and interact better with your fellow citizens. Through God, all things are possible!

God bless you and God bless America. 

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The Dr. James Dobson Family Institute (JDFI) is a Christian non-profit organization located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Founded initially as Family Talk in 2010 by Dr. James Dobson, the ministry promotes and teaches biblical principles that support marriage, family, and child-development. Since its inception, Family Talk has served families with broadcasts, monthly newsletters, feature articles, videos, blogs, books, and other resources available on demand via its website, mobile apps, and social media platforms. In 2017, the ministry rebranded under JDFI to expand its four core ministry divisions consisting of Family Talk, the Dobson Policy and Education Centers, and the Dobson Digital Library. Dr. Dobson's flagship program, "Family Talk," is aired on more than 1,300 terrestrial radio outlets and numerous digital channels that reach millions of people each month.  

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HOLIDAY SCHEDULES

Christian (US) Holidays 2025-2026

Thanksgiving 🦃

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025
Thanksgiving Day is a day for people in the US to give thanks for what they have. Families and friends get together for a meal, which traditionally includes a roast turkey, stuffing, potatoes, vegetables, cranberry sauce, gravy, and pumpkin pie. In some cities and towns, there are parades during the Thanksgiving weekend. In most areas, these festivities also mark the opening of the Christmas shopping season.
Thanksgiving Day in the United States is a holiday on the fourth Thursday of November. The day after is also known as Black Friday.

Christmas 🎄

Thu, 25 Dec 2025
Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world.

Easter 🥚🐰

Sun, Apr 5,,2026
Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In the New Testament of the Bible, the event is said to have occurred three days after Jesus was crucified by the Romans and died in roughly A.D. 30.

Jewish Holidays 2025-2026

(Hebrew year 5784)

Rosh Hashanah 🍏🍯

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 sunset - Wed, 24 Sep 2025 nightfall
1-2 Tishrei The Jewish New Year. Also spelled Rosh Hashanah.

Yom Kippur ✡️

Wed, 1 Oct 2025 sunset - Thu, 2 Oct 2025 nightfall
10 Tishrei Day of Atonement. The holiest day of the year in Judaism, traditionally observed with a 25-hour period of fasting and intensive prayer.

Sukkot 🌿🍋

Mon, 6 Oct 2025 sunset - Mon, 13 Oct 2025 nightfall
15-21 Tishrei Feast of Booths. Also called the Feast of Tabernacles, the seven-day holiday is one of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals (Hebrew: שלוש רגלים, shalosh regalim).

Simchat Torah ✡️

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 sunset - Wed, 15 Oct 2025 nightfall
22-23 Tishrei Eighth Day of Assembly. Immediately following Sukkot, it is observed as a separate holiday in the Diaspora and is combined with Simchat Torah in Israel.
Shmini Atzeret: Mon, 13 Oct 2025 sunset - Tue, 14 Oct 2025 nightfall
Simchat Torah: Tue, 14 Oct 2025 sunset - Wed, 15 Oct 2025 nightfall

Hanukkah 🕎

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 sunset - Mon, 22 Dec 2025 nightfall
25 Kislev - 2 Tevet
Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of rededication. Also known as the Festival of Lights, the eight-day festival is observed by lighting the candles of a hanukkiah (menorah).

Tu BiShvat 🌳

Sun, 1 Feb 2026 sunset - Mon, 2 Feb 2026 nightfall
15 Sh’vat 
New Year for Trees. Tu BiShvat is one of four “New Years” mentioned in the Mishnah.

Purim 🎭️📜

Mon, 2 Mar 2026 sunset - Tue, 3 Mar 2026 nightfall
14 Adar
Celebration of Jewish deliverance as told by Megilat Esther. It commemorates a time when the Jewish people living in Persia were saved from extermination. Ta'anit Esther: Mon, 2 Mar 2026 dawn - nightfall
Shushan Purim: Tue, 3 Mar 2026 sunset - Wed, 4 Mar 2026 nightfall

Pesach (Passover) 🫓🍷

Wed, 1 Apr 2026 sunset - Thu, 9 Apr 2026 nightfall
15-22 Nisan Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Also called Chag HaMatzot (the Festival of Matzah), it commemorates the Exodus and freedom of the Israelites from ancient Egypt.
Pesach Sheni: Thu, 30 Apr 2026 sunset - Fri, 1 May 2026 nightfall

Lag BaOmer 🔥

Mon, 4 May 2026 sunset - Tue, 5 May 2026 nightfall
18 Iyyar 33rd day of counting the Omer. The holiday is a temporary break from the semi-mourning period the counting of the Omer. Practices include lighting bonfires, getting haircuts, and Jewish weddings.
Days of the Omer: Sun, 13 Apr 2025 sunset - Sun, 1 Jun 2025 nightfall

Shavuot ⛰️🌸

Thu, 21 May 2026 sunset - Sat, 23 May 2026 nightfall
6-7 Sivan
Festival of Weeks. Commemorates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai