Sign-up for a Charity 5k The sun is shining, birds are chirping, and greenery is peeking through the dirt giving me hope Spring is around the corner. Warmer temperatures not only mean a changing of the seasons but charity 5ks are popping up everywhere. Here are seven reasons you should sign-up for a 5k: 1. […]
Support Small Businesses and Shop Local Did you know there are over 28 million small businesses in the United States? I’ve found small businesses to be more personable and are what help make a community great. Many small businesses are also involved in philanthropic initiatives in their communities If you are in Northwest Indiana, I […]
Several years ago Joellyn bravely stood up in one of my dream board workshops and shared a dream she’d never shared with anyone. She wanted to write a book. She had zero experience but it was dream God laid on her heart. After the workshop, Joellyn signed up for my coaching. As they say, the […]
Down on my hands and knees, I’m almost in tears. How did I get to this point? It was January 1, 2017, and 14 months ago I ran a marathon. I ran all 26.2 miles. I didn’t walk. I ran. Here I am, on the floor, out of shape with a little jiggle around my […]
People ask me if they can use my book, The Giving Challenge, for Sunday school classes, small groups, and Bible studies. My short answer is Yes! My longer answer is, yes and I’m working on companion materials. Just like writing the book, this is all new to me. So I’m starting where I did with […]
I love cupcakes! I love baking cupcakes. I love eating cupcakes. And I LOVE giving away cupcakes, especially ones I’ve baked with love in my kitchen. For years I had a big problem. My cupcakes tasted fantastic, but they were…well… ugly. I didn’t know how to decorate them. I would grab a can of icing, […]
Do you love Facebook memories? I love them. They are a reminder of things I’ve done over the past years, places I’ve been and friends I’ve connected with or met. Over the past couple of days, these two memories popped up. […]
In an instant, our lives can change on a dime. A horrific car crash, a divorce filing, or a sudden job loss. I usually think of “in an instant” as a bad thing. Like eight years ago today, in an instant, my college friend Leslie, was gone after a brave battle with cancer. She was […]
A few things I learned from my father… 1. Spend time with your kids, lots of time. Take them hiking, play in the backyard, read with them and play games. My dad took us to the park at least once a week. My sister and I now have a love for simple, inexpensive adventures and […]
Step into my world for a moment. I know I appear to have it all put together, but most days I’m stumbling through life and laughing at myself. Most of my coaching clients are scattered throughout the country, but tonight I was excited to meet a customer in person, someone local. I left early so […]
