Aren’t most New Year’s resolutions made with the latent premise that they will be broken? They may last for a few days, weeks, maybe even months, but, eventually, anything that requires that formality, that type of declaration, will soon be “toast”–and not…
Three Ideas to Handle Christmas Stress
Are you caught on the Christmas treadmill again this year? Christmas is a wonderful time when families reunite. The spirit of giving and the infectious excitement of children are in the air. And, with great joy, many Christians celebrate their spiritual heritage,…
Two Are Better Available for Purchase
All the hard work and attention to detail that goes into producing and publishing a full-color book came to fruition on December 14th when our first shipment of books arrived from our printer in Minnesota. What an exciting time! The box…
Are You Willing to Take a Risk?
Bicycle touring comes with some risks. Debbie and I became aware of this firsthand when we ventured coast to coast on our bicycles in 2010. Even in the planning stages, we began to realize that things we took for granted…
Guest Posting on Dan Miller’s Blog
I will be guest posting on Dan Miller‘s blog today. Dan has a large following, with over 75,000 subscribers to his newsletter. His no-nonsense wisdom and back-to-the-basics philosophies resonate with readers. A life coaching session with him at a critical juncture in 2009 helped launch…