by Maxine Marsolini | May 21, 2023 | Family Growth, Family Spotlight |
Love is willing to forge unity more than having to be right. Within the dynamics of family life we don’t always agree on everything. And the good news is, that’s okay. A few days ago my husband told me he didn’t like our backyard hose. He wanted a sturdier one to...
by Maxine Marsolini | Feb 10, 2023 | Family Growth, Family Spotlight |
Rather than shopping for the perfect Valentine card, why not consider being the love letter this year? Afterall, actions speak louder than words printed in ink. What might being the love look like? To answer this question let’s probe the pages of Scripture. This is my...
by Maxine Marsolini | Dec 14, 2022 | Family Growth, Family Spotlight |
Harmony at home often depends on how well we make room for quiet moments during the busiest season of the year. Some haste is to be expected, but too much rushing around could be detrimental. Let’s take time to check in with ourselves. Ask: Am I in a happy state of...
by Maxine Marsolini | Nov 15, 2022 | Family Growth, Family Spotlight |
When is the last time you stopped to give thanks for your favorite things? In a world where negativity runs rampant, being thankful is the anecdote. Cynicism stops when we purposely turn our thoughts in the opposite direction. Positive thoughts are powerful. Their...
by Maxine Marsolini | Jul 23, 2022 | Family Growth, Family Spotlight |
When we create memorable summer traditions family time is all the sweeter. “At the heart of every family tradition is a meaningful experience.” [i] Have you given much thought to creating family traditions? Summer is the perfect season to turn those thoughts into...
by Maxine Marsolini | May 20, 2022 | Family Growth, Family Spotlight |
What might it mean to bloom where you are planted? Consider the Trillium. They grow where God plants them. During early Spring walks, I keep a watchful eye out for these beauties. Like me, they are native to the Pacific Northwest. Their happy place is beneath the...