life lessons

  • Lessons from 2020 and Why it was a Good Year

    Lessons from 2020 and Why it was a Good Year

    The year 2020 has more haters than Nickelback. That’s no easy feat. Yes, it has been a rough year, and this “year” has gotten blamed for much. However, without a reset in our personal mindsets, 2021 will be no better… and the truth is; 2020 is not a total loss.  Now, before I go…

  • 7 Posts About Finding Value in Disaster and Life’s Trials

    7 Posts About Finding Value in Disaster and Life’s Trials

    It’s not easy to find value in disaster, especially as it’s going down. However, I have no doubt that we can learn from every experience in life. That’s evident in the take-a-ways from today’s “7 Posts About…” post. Today I am offering you seven posts (okay, eight, but two are from the same blog).…

  • Your Magnificent Chooser by John Ortberg – a Review

    Your Magnificent Chooser by John Ortberg – a Review

    As a parent, I’ve always believed in the impact of reading to kids. Though my kids are getting older, I’m always looking for fun and engaging books that teach powerful, spiritual lessons without purely preaching. John Ortberg’s new book, Your Magnificent Chooser is a book that accomplishes that very well. I no longer get to read…