by Maxine Marsolini | Mar 7, 2019 | Dynamic Family, Family Spotlight |
A surprising look at majesty beneath the surface To look at the landscape, nothing appears unusual about the rise and fall of dry land. There are numerous cactus varieties and miles of hiking trails. A desert is supposed to look this way. But this place is much more...
by Maxine Marsolini | Feb 21, 2019 | Dynamic Family, Family Spotlight |
Shadows. We all have one. But how big a shadow do we cast? In many ways, the legacy we leave behind depends on the shadow we cast. Will that image be big or small; good or downright awful? Friendly or frightening? Childish Shadows As a child I had lots of fun with my...
by Maxine Marsolini | Feb 7, 2019 | Family Spotlight, Money Talk |
I’ll say it again: Stop. Pray. Breathe. Begin. Sadly, getting back to normal often takes its toll on our own lives and the relationships we care so deeply about. We allow so many unnecessary things to clutter our days and distract us from the people who need a...
by Maxine Marsolini | Jan 24, 2019 | Dynamic Family, Family Spotlight |
Good reasons why it’s smart to challenge cultural beliefs. Voices from conflicting points of view influence our thinking far more than we realize. But which voices should be given validity? Can we avoid the culture trap? Political Voices There’s no...
by Maxine Marsolini | Jan 10, 2019 | Family Growth, Family Spotlight |
What if the most important scavenger hunt of all is more than party fun or a community activity? What if God, the Designer of Life, wants us to be about a very special scavenger hunt? Portland, Oregon is well known for its locally-sourced food venues, but also for fun...