Building Today — Strengthening Tomorrow
It’s No Fun to Stumble
I imagine you feel like I do. It's no fun to stumble. Caves are a lot like life. Both offer opportunity to stumble. For years I’d drive past Newberry National Volcanic Monument and its Lava Lands Visitor Center. But today I was determined to stop and see what all the...
Can We Embrace Change as Nature Does?
What if we were to embrace change as nature does? Can we see life as a palette of color designed to contribute good to the whole? The fall season in the Pacific Northwest is full of undeniable beauty. Summer leaves turn from their solitary hues to a plethora of...
Take Hold of Faith and Freedom
Holding on to Faith and Freedom Holding tight to faith produces the determination to pursue freedom. As we approach another Independence Day, July 4th, we can reflect on our founding fathers and how grateful we are for their incredible bravery. Because of them, the...
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,...
Maxine Marsolini
Maxine Marsolini