“Unconditional love or respect is never wasted.” ~ Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
Mark says: Today we start another round of Whole 30 eating. We did it initially in January and I was amazed at how much better I felt after dropping 10 lbs and eating healthier. I admit, though, my motivation is based upon Jill’s desire. Left to my own, I would...
“Worry is an indication that we think God cannot look after us.” ~Oswald Chambers
We’ve had a wonderful harvest of green beans this summer! Whether it’s garden harvest or fresh beans from the grocery store, I’ve grown to prefer fresh beans over canned or frozen beans (although canned or frozen beans are perfectly fine to eat!)...
Mark says: What we say and what we don’t say in our marriage is a measuring stick for the health of our marriage. Jill says: Did you know the Bible talks about the power of our words over 3,500 times? That alone indicates that our words are pretty important!...
“God’s gifts put man’s best dreams to shame.” ~ Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Perspective. It is the way we see something. It’s the compass for our emotions. It’s the change we sometimes need to get our head and our heart in a better place. Perspective is something moms need every August as we wrestle with how we view our kids...
Mark says: “We need to do this more often.” That’s what I said to Jill yesterday morning as we spread out a blanket on the grass along the shore of Lake Michigan. The International students we were hosting really wanted to see the Shedd Aquarium....
“Constant criticism makes people bitter. Constructive criticism makes people better.” ~Todd Clark
When my daughter mentioned that she’d made cauliflower rice, I admit that it didn’t even sound good. Of course, at that time, I wasn’t motivated to change my eating like I am now post-cancer. I was at her house one day when she made it for dinner....
