I am very good at saying the word “no”. I say that not to boast but because I have two friends that say it to me a lot. “Your very good at saying no.” These are loving people who think the best of me and mean well. They are giving me a compliment. Basically they are saying they admire my discipline to say “No” to things that are not going to benefit me and my family. Sometimes the no is for “not right now” and sometimes it is a no for forever. Saying NO is a very good skill t

Lately, my wife and I have been talking about the various seasons of life people find themselves in and specifically the season we are in – young kids, school, new home, work, small group, and a busy schedule with even more things to do and less time to do them! I think almost anyone you talk to will respond in a similar way, although the circumstances may be different – maybe you’re trying to get into college, land that first job, keep that girlfriend/boyfriend, work up the

I love the featured picture for this blog because this is my daughter overlooking the water and even though you can’t see it on her face you know she is dreaming really big! I’m here blogging today to say, Make big dreams! And then write them down!! Keep them visible and look at them often! These are really big and some really scary goals for myself but hopefully they will fuel you to think really big and out side of the box! Travel Germany Italy Paris, France London, England

10 years ago this May I pledged my life to the man of my dreams and my very soul’s heartbeat. He is a pure gift. He makes me the best version of myself and He is perfect for me. He is the part of my story where I receive an earthly example of God’s incredible favor. He is the sand to my beach. I am blessed to call him “husband” but even more blessed to call him my best friend. We have so much fun together! Today I wanted to share the Vow I am memorizing to repeat to him this