The price of the striving mindset can be high. We see it all the time, with broken marriages, depression, over drinking, overeating. You may think I’m being dramatic, but we see it all the time.
Why Trying New Things in Your Empty Nest Years Might Be the Best Adventure Yet
So, your nest is empty. The kids are off living their lives, and suddenly… it’s quiet. Maybe a little too quiet. You look around and wonder, Now what?
If that’s you, you’re not alone! The Empty Nest years can feel like a blank canvas—equal parts exciting and intimidating. But here’s the secret: they’re actually one of the most powerful times in your life to rediscover yourself, deepen your faith, and try new things.
Your Body, God’s Temple: Gentle Habits for Energy and Joy After 60
Our bodies are still valuable, still worthy of love, and still meant to be treated with care.
When Life Breaks You, Where is Your Hope?
We live in a world that sometimes feels hopeless. Lately, I have had several friends who have either lost a spouse or a parent. These are such low points in our lives. Grief is not something we like to think about. It’s hard, even if your loved one got sick and you cared for him…
Should Art be a Part of Your Next Phase?
When I finish a remodeling project, I often do a custom painting—done just for the new space. People often ask me if I have always painted. No. I didn’t start until 2018 when my mother moved in with me and caring for her became my job—though she didn’t need me by her side 24/7, she…
How To Remodel Kitchens On A Budget
In my design career, I could show you dozens of upscale kitchens that I have designed with top-of-the-line appliances, counters, hardware, faucets, pot fillers, and on and on—actually, just exactly like our last kitchen in our Cypress home that I designed. But not for this remodel! With Bob and my semi-retirements, being wise with our…
Returns on Your Time, Attention, and Effort
If we evaluate where we are and where we want to be and get really clear, we can change an area of our life. And just like we didn’t get the results we have overnight, the new results we want, will not happen overnight. The new routine and the new habits we create, and do consistently, will bring new results.
What You Need to Know About Opportunity
You need a willingness to venture into the unknown to take advantage of big opportunities, and that can be scary. You might get hurt. You might lose money. You might make a mistake or completely fail at what you set out to do. But fail or succeed, you will learn—and knowledge is priceless.
Grief, Faith & Boldness: Responding to Charlie Kirk’s Death
Charlie Kirk was a faithful man of God who stood on biblical principles, who was willing to talk about it, debate about it. He loved his country and wanted us to appreciate the freedoms that we all have!
The Power of Saying Yes Again: It’s Not Too Late to Try Something New
I didn’t want to sit still just because I’ve hit a certain number on the calendar. My heart was now bursting with more new vision, goals and dreams than ever. I no longer worried about the days left to live but living the days I have in front of me.