Part 3: Forgiveness: The Path to Freedom and Healing
Welcome to the third and final installment of our exciting three-part series inspired by our latest “Love Your Life”. In this episode, we dive into the power of forgiveness and how it plays a crucial role in our journey. With Thanksgiving this week, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how forgiveness can free us […]
Part 2: Holding the Mirror: Building Self-Awareness for True Accountability
In our busy lives, we often put everyone else’s needs above our own, assuming we’re just “getting through the day” or “doing the right thing.” Yet, we might miss the opportunity to develop self-awareness, a foundational skill for personal growth and accountability. We believe that becoming self-aware empowers us to reclaim our lives, not just […]
New Podcast Episode! Discover the Gift of Accountability
Have you ever considered how accountability could be more than a responsibility, something that could truly enhance our relationships? Accountability is often seen as a requirement or even a burden, but what if it could be a gift we give to ourselves and those we love? The Gift of Accountability At its core, accountability is […]
The Patience of Growth: Understanding Time and Seasons in Relationships
In a fast-paced world where instant gratification has become the norm, relationships often feel the weight of unrealistic expectations. We’re told that love is about fireworks, constant companionship, and fast solutions. Yet real, deep relationships develop over time, just like plants, which require nurturing, patience, and respect for natural rhythms. As with a garden, each […]
Autumn Awakenings: Discovering Strength in the Shadows
I was completely stunned. Never in my wildest dreams did I expect to hear my husband say he’d lost his job. One minute, everything seemed promising and hopeful, and the next, a community member called to tell us the school board had met behind closed doors and announced they were releasing the current superintendent—my husband. […]
The One Word That Will Change Your Relationship (Hint: It’s Not Communication)
A few years ago, I taught a Marriage Skills course for Brigham Young University-Idaho. At the beginning of the course, I would ask my students the #1 thing they thought was important in a marriage. Most of them said communication. In my experience, most of my couples come in citing communication breakdown as the reason […]
Ready to Change the Music?
When my kids were teenagers, a new book came out by John Bytheway entitled, “How to Be Totally Miserable: A Self-Hinder Book.” John Bytheway was a favorite youth speaker, and I knew it would be a great read for them because it would be both entertaining and educational. I wanted them to learn early how […]
Fighting Worse: Four Steps to Create the Fight of your Life
Last week on the blog, Tonya explored the Law of the Harvest and how it applies to our emotional lives. You know, the whole “You reap what you sow” principle. Today, I’m going to delve into how this applies when we are fighting with people we love. I’ve been reading this heartwarming book with my […]
The Harvest of Healing: Body, Mind, and Spirit
This summer has been incredibly hot for me, especially living in a camping trailer. What was meant to be a four-month adventure has stretched into ten months, with no end in sight! But that’s a story for another day. One of my saving graces has been the tree right outside my front door. Living in […]
Why “Elevate” is a Game Changer: A Chat in the Office
Okay, I just had the BEST dance party. Yes, I’m at work, writing this blog, so yes, this was a solo dance party. However, I needed to celebrate, and dancing tends to be my go-to form of celebration. What am I celebrating? I’m so glad you asked! Tonya and I just finished our final group […]
