Today, I was evicted from a resort without notice. I have spent the last 9 months at this resort. At this resort I ate to my heart’s content, slept as much as I wanted and swam all day in the swimming pool. Besides swimming I had my own punching bag in my room. Kicking and dancing took place on my …
How To Make Thanksgiving Memories
Thanksgiving is one of the greatest times of the year for making memories. Memories like: the smell of the turkey roasting or smoking, the desserts cooking and of course the smell of the mash potatoes. I am convinced that it is not Thanksgiving unless you have turkey and mash potatoes. But is so much more than just the yummy food …
7 Ways To Love Your Family Daily
When tragedy strikes, your life changes. But what kind of changes do you make? Are there changes you should make beforehand? Life and time become precious. The last few weeks have been tough on our family particularly my sister who lost her husband. This past weekend we were able to get away as a family and just have fun. It …
The Importance of Community During a Loss
When you experience the loss of someone you love, whom do you turn to? Are there people around you that can comfort, love and support you? We all need community going through a loss, who is your community? This past week (September 29, 2015) my amazing brother-in-law had unexpectedly passed away in his office, leaving my sister and 3 children …
6 Things To Look For In A Church
At some point in time almost every Christian looks for a church home. This happens if your family moves, you go to college, you get married or there’s a need for a change of church. If you are looking for a church home or know of someone who is looking, here are some things to look for while visiting. Gospel-Centered: …
Our Need For God in the Midst of Noise
Our Need For God in the Midst of Noise In the midst of the busyness of life and everything going on in culture, there is a great need for silence. Everyday we are bombarded with noise. And most of this noise we bring upon ourselves through being on social media. Another kind of noise that has been getting louder …
The Joy of Childhood
The Joy of Childhood I have found that the older I get, the less naive I become. The more I travel, watch media and more, the less I am surprised by something new. It has become harder to get that utterly amazed joy that I had when I was a child. Almost a year ago, my now almost two …