2018-05-05 21:28
Like An Annoying Emotional Itch
For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to know more about my family history. My father’s father was gone before I was born, so all I know of h… Read More
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2017-05-30 18:04
~Joel’s Blog
The core of this article comes from Joel’s book-in-progress called Prepare For Rain; The Ten Essential Steps for Creating the Life You Want.
Activity precedes succes… Read More
2017-05-13 16:41
~Janet’s Blog
Parenting In A Brave New World
In 2004, we moved to the great unknown of Boise, Idaho, the week of spring break. Our daughter was only in first grade. Wow, that seems lik… Read More
2017-03-18 17:42
~Janet’s Blog
But, it was all planned out…
The mission was going according to plan.
You had it all worked out. Chores: done. Errands: done. Dinner plans: done.
You are ready for… Read More
2017-03-10 18:37
~Joel’s blog
“Now is the winter of our discontent”
Don’t worry. This blog isn’t about Shakespeare. It’s also not about Richard The Third, Act 1, scene 1… Read More
2017-03-10 18:37
~Joel’s blog
“Now is the winter of our discontent”
Discontent? Don’t worry. This blog isn’t about Shakespeare. It’s also not about Richard The Thi… Read More
2017-03-02 18:45
~Joel’s Blog
The following is an excerpt from our upcoming book, Prepare For Rain; The Ten Essential Steps For Creating The Life You Want.
Living Out Your Purpose…
For many of u… Read More
2017-03-02 18:45
~Joel’s Blog
The following is an excerpt from our upcoming book, Prepare For Rain; The Ten Essential Steps For Creating The Life You Want.
Living Out Your Purpose…
For many of u… Read More
2017-02-25 17:11
~Janet’s Blog
Do you have favorite memories that you love looking back on? The kind that just warm your heart? Have you ever noticed that some of the most special warm fuzzy moments ar… Read More
2017-02-18 19:37
~Joel’s Blog
The following is an excerpt from our upcoming book, Prepare For Rain; The Ten Essential Steps for Creating the Life You Want.
it’s your time
Often, we’re… Read More
2017-02-04 17:51
~Joel’s Blog
Renaissance Men?
Let’s get this out of the way immediately: No, this blog isn’t an anthem on behalf of men. In other words, I’m addressing both men and w… Read More
2016-11-13 19:29
~Janet’s Blog
Is there a place to hide here?
My heart was pumping so hard I thought it was going to jump out of my chest. I found myself staring at the exit sign in the church sanctuar… Read More
2016-08-12 21:22
~Janet’s Blog
Bullying Is For Grown-Ups, too
There was nothing special about that Wednesday night. Joel and I were out with our dog. Bronx loves his walks. And we love to talk through… Read More
2016-07-23 13:59
~Janet’s Blog
…or Perseverance Isn’t For Sissies
I must admit that when I prayed to God for perseverance, I meant,
“God please just give me what I want now!”
Y… Read More
2016-07-17 15:56
~Janet’s Blog
Remember Names – Change the World
Can you hear it? Do you know what is one of the most pleasing sounds humans love to hear? We love to hear our names. Especial… Read More
2016-07-05 13:47
~Joel’s Blog
And Why No One Will Miss You
Look! There’s a parable in that stream!
A few years ago I heard a modern-day parable about the relevance of our careers. It’s been… Read More
2016-04-10 15:28
~Janet’s Blog
Listening = Open & Shut Case
Hearing is easy. Listening is work. You know that lovely mouth that God blessed you with? Sometimes, you just have to shut it!
That may s… Read More
2016-04-02 20:18
~Joel’s Blog
Plans: Don’t Leave Home Without One
Have you heard the quote
“Life is what happens after you’ve made plans”?
It’s true, isn’t it?
You m… Read More
2016-03-07 21:47
by Joel Lund
I am not concerned that you have fallen. I am concerned that you arise.
~Abraham Lincoln
It’s the core of the American Dream:
Choose your path. Strike out. Stake your clai… Read More
2016-01-29 01:56
You Better Get Going
By Janet Lund
Greetings and salutations! I hope your Christmas and New Year’s was a time of joy and that your 2016 has gotten off to a great start.
If it’s b… Read More
2015-12-20 23:28
Good or Bad, Stories Impact Us
~ Janet Lund
From the beginning of time, we have been creatures of stories. Our means of keeping track and passing down through generations who we are and whos… Read More
2015-11-16 01:29
There Be Trolls
By Joel Lund
Smart businesses routinely use surveys to obtain feedback and learn what’s working with their audience and what’s not. Otherwise, all of the company… Read More
2015-11-16 01:02
5 Ways to Enhance Your Relationship With Your Child No Matter What Their Age Is!
By Janet Lund
In my blog Change Is Here, Ready Or Not, Part 2, I addressed the importance of listening to yo… Read More
2015-10-22 17:13
~Janet’s Blog
Change Continued. Go Figure.
At NNU, the Freshman Orientation experience was a three-day process for the parents and a four-day event for the kids. These days were… Read More
2015-10-11 23:14
Creative Genius Revisited
Joel’s Blog
In a blog I published two years ago this month, I wrote about the high calling we have as parents for nurturing our children’s creativity. A… Read More
2015-09-27 23:43
Or…Some Lessons Are More Expensive Than Others
Joel’s Blog
If you have been following along the past few months, you know we have been winding down operations at the office suit… Read More
2015-09-19 02:35
CHANGE is here. Boy is it ever!
~JANET’S BLOG
Change, sometimes the unwelcome visitor, turns our world upside down and hurls us out of our comfort zone.
Change, even when it is invited… Read More
2015-08-28 20:23
~Janet’s Blog
Songs Are Memories
Every song on all of my CDs represents a moment in my life. Experiences that have made an impact on me that were important enough to put on paper and p… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Opportunity came knocking…or was that Gandalf? Ten years ago, this week, our family began an adventure of epic scale. At least, it felt like it. A job promotion took us away from fami… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Len Matthews via Compfight Thomas Hawk via Compfight Peer Groups for Youth Pastors? As discussed in our first blog, Holy Spoke, the importance of having strong spokes inside your w… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Paul Watson via Compfight Youth Ministry? Holy Spoke! Been There…. During the first few years of my 7 year career in Youth Ministry my husband worked part-time at a bicycle shop nearb… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
It’s All About The Story I was recently asked for an Artist Statement to go with the artwork I was hoping to have go into an exhibit. Being a musician I never thought displaying a piec… Read More
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