Apr 18, 2022 | blog
Raising two daughters, I often reflected on how they were so different in approaching challenges. Kelsey, the oldest, was initially fearless and would jump at something new without ever giving it a second thought. One time it cost us a trip to the hospital for...
Aug 9, 2021 | blog
The world is angry and in turmoil. The recent pandemic forced people into isolation, causing global disruption, pain and suffering, and it will be a while before we fully recover. Is this part of God’s plan? Was the pandemic a time to lay low, listen, grow and wait?...
Oct 18, 2018 | blog
Wealth and fame are intoxicating, but there is one attribute that talent, birthright, or even accomplishment can’t achieve: civility. It can only be reached by a determination to remain humble no matter what your station in life. Thousands of years ago, the Queen of...
May 16, 2017 | Journal
As a mother, the week after “Mother’s Day” – after all the praise and celebrations have ended, I’ve always taken pause to examine how to do it better. Being a mom in today’s culture is definitely interesting. Just the mere definition of the word “mother” creates...Mar 25, 2014 | Journal
Malcolm Gladwell is an insightful writer with life changing insights. In a recent Jan/Feb Relevant Magazine article on his new book David and Goliath he talks about the power of forgiveness and the impact that Wilma and Cliff Derksen had on the writing of his recent...