The start of the year always makes us think about where we are going. We like to look at our goals for the year as something that grow and change as time passes. We have made a habit of evaluating our goals and direction every few months as the seasons and seasons of life change.... Continue Reading →
A new year is akin to new beginnings. It's a fresh start. A chance to look back on what happened in your life the previous year and plan out what you want to do different in the new year. There are people who make New Year's Resolutions every year with great success; people who make... Continue Reading →
One of my favorite summertime hobbies is having a flower garden. Going outside to walk through my small garden after a busy workday is very soothing and relaxing. I enjoy pulling weeds, pruning, watering, fertilizing and looking closely at how each flower is growing, or what one may need to help it perk up or... Continue Reading →
Communication is one of the most important aspects of a marriage. There are many things in life that a husband and wife must, and should, talk about. The Bible says that when a man and woman marry, they become one. One flesh designed to work together as a team, not against each other. I don't... Continue Reading →
As I was driving home reflecting over the school year (I'm a teacher) and previous five years teaching in Colorado this quote from Mark Twain came to mind and really resonated with me. “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did.” I... Continue Reading →
Thrive or survive? Do they both come into play during trials or is there a choice one must make to thrive and not just survive? This was a question we had to face in the early honeymoon years of our marriage. Chris and I have been married for six years. We’ve been through some big... Continue Reading →
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