There are so many things coming at us this week through electronic media. After all, it is our primary way to communicate right now. It’s an all out battle for your attention to either draw you into fear and be overcome with it or to run toward hope. Hope for our world. Hope that the word neighbor actually means acting like a neighbor - giving to those in need and being kind even when you need more. Hope that those you know stay safe. Hope for those that are hurting.
Read MoreMy husband, Bryce, writes a guest blog post showing us how growing up in a sports household affected his character. It also significantly impacted who he is as a musician and filmmaker. I hope you enjoy it.
You’d never know by looking at this chubby 10 year old that his dream was to be a pro baseball player. Unrealistic as it seems, I didn’t know any better.
Read MoreIsn’t discipline a scary word? Immediately we place ourselves in the era of our lives when we felt the most pain from doing something wrong. That is the definition of discipline, right?
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, discipline is training that corrects, molds, or perfects the mental faculties or moral character. It is really understanding why change is necessary…
Read MoreThroughout our lives, we impress our legacy into our families with great joy. It is our way of leaving a mark on this world and influencing our children and grandchildren well beyond our lifetime. Our legacy matters! But if our legacy is the important things that we leave behind, then our lives need to be purposefully crafted to make a deep and lasting impact on those around us.
Read MoreDo you love hard work? Do you find it exhilarating? I do. I was raised on the principle that a hard day’s labor is both expected and fulfilling. It’s even Biblical.
Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth. - Proverbs 10:4
And when that hard work goes according to plan, it’s even more joyful. Except, when you live in a house like we do that is well over a 100 years old…
Don’t you love a good sale, especially the buy one, get one free sales? You get twice as much for the price of one. At least sometimes. Unless the price is raised and then the product is sold as if it’s on sale! Even so, we love these sales. We are so excited to get more value and save money. But those two for one deals aren’t always as good as they seem.
Read MoreAre your family values hidden in the story of your family heirlooms? The ones that have belonged to your family for generations?
Betty’s are. She told me an incredible story about her husband’s legacy of love. I can’t wait to share it with you.
Read MoreDon’t you love a good story? Me too!
A good story draws you in. It not only engages the mind, but the heart as well. We have a lot of great storytellers on both sides of our family. But even if your family doesn’t have good storytellers. The stories are worth telling, hearing, and knowing. Knowing family stories helps us remember who we are. It strengthens our identity.
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