Rebuilding Families with Maxine Marsolini
Building Today — Strengthening Tomorrow
A Father’s Love
Was a Father’s love part of your childhood experience? Or was your father a distant or harsh man? “A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society.” ―Billy Graham Why does it make sense to call God...
Celebrate the Graduate
Few things are more rewarding than to celebrate a high school graduate. My granddaughter was part of a private school, and the senior class was small, which allowed for a unique experience. As each student made it to the podium, they talked about their years at...
The Easter Bunny and Me
Why Does the Easter Bunny Matter to Me? Farm life brought bunnies. As a small child, Easter was about seeing real bunnies hop about and finding those bright-colored eggs. My Dad worked for a turkey ranch, so our eggs weren’t just pretty, they were super-sized! Beyond...
Are You Hopeful or Hope-Filled?
Believe it or not, being hopeful or hope-filled aren’t the same thing. Max Lucado, in his book, “God Came Near” says, “Hope is not what you’d expect; it is what you’d never dream. It is a wild, improbable tale with a pinch-me-I’m-dreaming ending. Hope is not a granted...
Decide to Live Courageous
Decide What it Means to Live Courageous “To live courageously is to believe that your best days are not behind you. It’s to look ahead with expectancy, not anxiety. God specializes in new beginnings, and His promises have no expiration...





