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: 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
Why We Don’t “Forget” Who Is Adopted
Lately I've read of several different families who, like our family, have both biological children and adopted children. These families struggle with Continue Reading
Pesto Pizza
by Jen Pedri I've been on a pizza kick lately and since it's a cold snowy day here in Colorado, I thought I would make a summer inspired pizza. This Continue Reading
Life Rewards the Do-ers
Life Rewards the Do-ers. Are you a do-er? Do you step out of your comfort zone to take a risk, or are you someone who sits back waiting for just Continue Reading
Healthy Holiday: One Easy Way to Squeeze Exercise into a Tight Schedule
Fitting exercise into a busy schedule is possible. Rather than setting unrealistic expectations, failing, then chucking it all out the window and Continue Reading
A True Sign of Character
When a person is able to go through great personal loss yet retain his or her sense of humor, to me that shows great character -- and Continue Reading
I Don’t Love You
I Don't Love You "I love my brother," Zack tells me. "Awe, that's wonderful, honey." "He shares his Legos with me. I love him. I don't love Continue Reading
Healthy Holiday: The Best Way to Party & Not Regret It in the Morning
Most of us have December calendars dotted with special events. Church functions, caroling, childrens' programs and office parties fill our days. We Continue Reading
Our First (Mostly) Clean Eating Thanksgiving
Would a family who is used to eating processed foods enjoy a Clean Eating Thanksgiving? Our family has embarked on a new clean eating lifestyle over Continue Reading
