Have you ever felt overwhelmed? Have you ever been caught in a jam, where it seems like you cannot move forward or backwards? Have you ever received lots of free advice, and 99% of it was not helpful? Have you ever felt the weight of many eyes looking to you to “ figure it out”? Our lives today are very … Read More

This week we as a nation pause to have a day of national thanksgiving. We set aside our daily work and other activities to remember all that we can be thankful for. This past election season has given us plenty of opportunity to be less than thankful, depending on your voting decision. Thanksgiving offers us the time to shift our … Read More

There is a chill in the breeze today. Summer is just about over and the fall season is upon us. September is one of the busiest months of the year. The kids are back to school, club programs have started, school sports, autumn festivals, and other outdoor activities. There is also the added pressure of house projects that need to get … Read More

Earlier this week we celebrated the 4th of July, the day that we commemorate America’s declaration of independence from Great Britain. This is our most patriotic holiday, when we break out the red, white, and blue and remind ourselves of our forefather’s fight for freedom – freedom to be citizens of our own country without oppression and tyranny of other governments over … Read More

Growing up with the “Me Generation,” I have heard many messages from our society and the media about what I deserve. If I turned on the TV, one commercial would tell me, “Have you had your break today?” and to come in and get a “Happy Meal.”  If I changed the channel, there would be a pushy salesman telling me … Read More

Interesting question, right? We all have the natural family that we were born into, and we did not have any choice in that decision. God put us in a family unit, as part of His plan for our lives. We had to learn to appreciate our family in all of their glorious dysfunction. As you mature, one of the things … Read More

I can remember a special Christmas holiday time in the early 1970’s, when I was looking forward, with eager anticipation, to a great present. In the 1970’s, many young boys were collecting GI Joe action figures. I already had a couple of Joes, but I really needed the GI Joe Mobile Command Center vehicle, the quintessential piece to any young man’s … Read More

The mornings are getting cooler, and the leaves are beginning to change color. Fall has officially arrived and with it, our habits also change. Some of us set our mind on prepping for winter, while others enjoy activities such as hiking, country drives, and fall festivals. My favorite autumn activity is bow hunting. Although it is a fun activity, bow hunting requires much … Read More