67 Things Life Has Taught Me This Year – Part 1
For the past several years, I have intentionally worked to document and compile what I have learned over my life journey. This year's list - includes 67 things that life has taught me. Yes, 67! Whew! Each year on my birthday, I take some time to reflect and process...
Helping Your Child Discover Their Purpose
As a parent, I have been very driven to observe my children. I've been observing their unique personalities, interests, what excites them (even when almost everything does!), where they seem to gravitate and the like. I strongly encourage other parents to as well....
Your Doctor’s Faith
The other day I had an appointment at a doctor's office. As usual, many people were waiting. Some were on their cell phones, others were reading, doing Soduko, and other things. I generally have something to read with me while I'm waiting, but I also try to take a...
Why Leaders (Don’t/Won’t) Apologize
A few weekend's ago I had regular set of conference calls with many of my leadership teams throughout several different organizations that I'm apart of. I try to sometimes do a marathon schedule of calls instead of having a bunch of calls spread out through the week....
Sometimes You’ve Got To Reboot
The other morning I got ready to get into my "rhythm" for the day (I've written about that here). I opened my laptop, plugged my phone into the charger, got my music going, got my notepads, books of choice, and a cup of hot chocolate (I don't do the hot chocolate...
Honesty With God
Isn't it amazing that God, being who He is - Creator, Giver of Life, Adonai, Alpha and Omega, I Am - and with all of that - allows us to come to Him and be honest with Him about who we are and what's on our minds??? I'm amazed at this simple truth. (References: Psalm...
College Admissions Questions
Almost a decade ago, I worked as an Admissions Officer. I had a ball! Since then, I've had a small place in my heart for continuing to help people get the help they need to navigate the college admissions process. A lot of times families don't even know what...
Raising Jesus
One of my favorite verses is Luke 2:52, "...and Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor with both God and man..." One of the unspoken givens in this text is the reality that Jesus' parents had a hand in that. Can you imagine if you were raising Jesus? ...
Eliminate The Unnecessary – Part 3
The statement, “Time waits for no one” is a MAJOR understatement. Even young children have figured out how fast time flies. I’m not quite sure at what point we really figure it out, but as adults we definitely understand it. When you start factoring in LIFE (the...
Shopping List Resource
Have you ever looked for a way to organize your shopping? Well, here's a free tool for you! Hopefully it'll help your family like its helped ours! We don't go grocery shopping without it! Since we've started using it, we've been able to remain focused and not spend...