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Weigh It Out
Have you ever made a choice that you instantly regretted? Most often it happens to me with food. In the morning, I make a commitment to get healthy and lost a little weight and by the time that bedtime comes around I have already blown my diet on whatever junk food...
Are You Needy?
I catch myself being that “needy mom.” You know, the one who looks for constant affirmation from her children that they still like her, love her, and need her. The mom that looks to her kiddos to meet her emotional needs. All moms want their kids to need them and love...
Find Me A Friend!
“When we move we won’t have any friends!” My daughters were devastated to leave their friends in Iowa when we shared the news we were about to move them 1,300 miles away. Their statement was true. We moved to an area where we didn’t know a single person. Even though...
Keep Pulling In The Same Direction
Most of us have played tug of war at least once in our lives. It's a sport with a simple premise, but one filled with strategy. The goal is simple, just pull the other team to the center line and you win. What I love about the sport is the complete team effort that it...
Don’t Lose Sight of Your Bride
I still remember the moment on our wedding day when Lysandra walked around the corner and my eyes locked in on this woman who was about to become my wife. It is still one of the happiest moments of my life! I relive it with every wedding that I officiate or attend....
Don’t Give Up on Mother’s Day
Motherhood is an honor and a blessing. While this is true, the reality of motherhood may not be the same as the vision you had in mind years ago. The hope for a blissful home filled with laughter and joy may now feel like a an impossible, unattainable, unrealistic...
Most Improved Parent
As a parent, we are constantly trying to get our kids to learn, grow, and be better. After all, our goal is to raise responsible adults who can have an impact on society and change the world. Sometimes it seems that we are always getting after our kids to do better,...
Know When To Shut Up
“You’ve got to be kidding me, the sink is still full of dishes!” We came home from our meeting late that night and the one thing that I asked wasn’t done. I’m not gonna lie, I was livid. I told my four daughters that before I got home from the meeting the only thing I...
3 Tips To Get Away With Your Family
Life is so busy! We recently had one of those super crazy busy seasons in our lives. You know the kind that I am talking about. You are frantically running here and there trying to get everything done, and yet feel like you aren't accomplishing anything. You pass by...
What Books Did You Read in 2021?
In 2021, I read a wide variety of books. These books really helped me grow as an individual and a leader. Before I give you the entire list, I will share with you my top three for this year. These three were the most helpful or challenging to me, and I would encourage...