Building Today — Strengthening Tomorrow
Take Hold of Springtime Promises
What does it mean to take hold of Springtime promises? Why does it matter? Springtime promises point to new awakenings. Plant life is a prime example. Living in the Pacific Northwest means Spring blooms show up long before Wisconsin and Alaska residents can experience...
More Than Colored Eggs
Is Easter More than Colored Eggs? As a small child, Easter was about seeing real bunnies hop about and finding those bright-colored eggs. My family lived on a small farm five miles from the closest town. Dad worked for a turkey ranch, so our eggs weren’t just pretty,...
The Power of Love
Never underestimate the power of love. This simple four letter word holds tremendous takeaway value. But if misused, causes great harm. Four letter words are often, and rightfully so, given a bad rap. Unless we train our thoughts toward loving conversations, our go-to...
Finish the Year Well
Are you prepared to finish the year well? If not, let’s figure out why. First, don’t accept defeat. It is possible to finish the year well. A learning curve might be necessary. Take an investigative look at daily routines, current circumstances, and go-to behaviors....
Listening Well Keeps Us Out of Trouble
Listening well keeps us out of trouble most of the time. Not long ago I gained a fresh appreciation for this ability. It came in the strangest of places. I was driving in southern California where unfamiliar cities surrounding the Los Angeles area heighten my stress...