Could this be Your Best Year?
Would you like to see this year be your best year ever? For multiple decades, we have used each January to decide a Word of the Year to focus on the create forward movement in each of our individual lives,…
Joy is the beautiful result of Christ coming at Christmas
And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. (Luke 2:10) Sometimes, holding on to joy, even during Christmas season, is a challenge. God…
Christmas Greetings
Christmas Greetings! I just turned in my manuscript for Discovering Joy in Philippians, and this verse captures how I feel about you: I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with…
4 Quick Tips for a Healthy, Happy Thanksgiving
We had the opportunity to take a “Selah” Thanksgiving vacation with each of our three sons and families last week—and now we are sending our prayers and greetings to you for a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving! While studying for Discovering…
A Harvest of Blessing for You
Last week, Bill and I worked a day of harvest at our extended family’s vineyard. (Pam) have worked each piece, each step, of the life of a vineyard so I see and know the care a vinedresser gives to create…
Tackling Transitions with Passion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZEqtNiho08 We got married because we love the way we interrupt each other's lives. To be sure, we share the same purpose of wanting to please God in our lives and help others have healthy relationships. We also have a…
Back to School: Lesson Plan for Love and Life
We have several teachers in our family and lesson plans are a BIG part of classroom success. In the same way, when you set a clear plan for your family, everyone in your family can flourish. Trust in and rely…
Make Your Summer Count: Ideas to Enrich Your Life and Relationships
Summer brings with it, longer days, so more daylight to give you time to accomplish tasks on your To Dolist AND still give you plenty of time for making memories with family and friends! Here are a few ways to…
Ready for Adventure? You’ll need a few Navigational Tools!
Compass for Clarity Tune in THIS THURSDAY June 28 at 6:06 pm PT for Part 4 of Tackling Transitions: Trials to Triumphs. We will share the “adventure equipment” you will want (and need) to navigate life’s adventurous journey. Just like you…
Tackling Transitions by Playing Together
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9gCFU1ovMs In Genesis 2:22, God himself demonstrates the importance of finding a balance between work and rest. By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his…