I’m sure you have heard the saying “you can’t compare apples to oranges” or some version thereof. It’s such a simple yet profound statement when you Continue Reading
I’ve Been Hiding From a Mistake I Made
I consider myself a truthful person. If anything, at times I lean toward the side of truth-telling to a fault. I get the "speak the truth" part of Continue Reading
Do You Work Out Better Alone or With Friends?
For the longest time I was solitary in my exercise pursuits. When I exercised at all, I wanted to do things alone. Team sports were not my thing. I Continue Reading
Should We Check In or Check Out During Tough Workouts?
What is Checking Out during workouts? Reading a Magazine on the Treadmill. Talking with a Friend During a Walk. Losing Track of Laps While Continue Reading
How Do We Fix Our Kids’ Gimmies?
Readers, will you help provide some answers? How do we fix our kids' Gimmies? As in, the constant desire to Give-Me This, and Give-Me That. I'm Continue Reading
Guiding Our Children Through Life’s Ugliness
One of my children is currently dealing with intense issues surrounding identity, life story, and relationships. There are parts of this child's Continue Reading
Everything But The Kitchen Sink Omelet
We love omelets in our house; they are a nice way to mix up the typical bacon and eggs breakfast. I love the versatility of them as well. The omelet I Continue Reading
Your Time is NOW
I've been asked, "What was the rock bottom moment you had that turned your life around in order to lose 100 lbs?" I remember getting in the car and Continue Reading
When You Feel Lonely In Your Calling
Perhaps you are caring for an aging or ill spouse, and this leaves you isolated. Maybe you have a special needs child and few of your friends Continue Reading
Healthy Holiday: How to Fall in Love with New Year’s Resolutions
"I hate New Year's resolutions." "New Year's resolutions don't work, so why make any?" "I resolve not to make any New Year's resolutions." How to Continue Reading
Healthy Holiday: You Know What They Say About Perfectionism…
Perfectionism is highly valued in our culture. I'll stand up, raise my hand, and be the first one to admit I've half-mockingly, half-pridefully Continue Reading
When Our So-Much-Less-Than-Good-Enough Is Radically Inspiring
So We Did This Thing. I did this thing. My family did this thing. This group of people, we did this thing. God did this thing, truly. This Continue Reading