

A Tale of Two Trees
A Tale of Two Trees I remember watching my teenage children bunk stacking their hammocks for the first time. My younger son was the...

AmyJo Pleune
Jul 25


Modeling the Strength of Calm
I don’t consider myself an expert at meaningful rest or a guru on how to avoid what some refer to as the ‘hustle culture’ we live in. A...

AmyJo Pleune
Mar 28


Raising Socially Healthy Teens: Why Relationships Matter More Than Ever
According to research, nearly 75% of teens today report feeling lonely, with a high percentage feeling lonely most of the time despite...

Mike Van Drie
Dec 20, 2024


Practicing Politics
When it comes to connecting with your kids, don’t leave out current events. You may think texting, video games or mindless scrolling...

AmyJo Pleune
Oct 23, 2024


The Power of Your Story
There’s nothing like a great movie to captivate our attention and compel inspiration. Watching a great story unfold on the big screen,...
Sandy Ohlman
Sep 21, 2024


Lord Teach Us to Pray
Growing up I honestly don’t recall too many actual conversations that I had with my dad, it’s not that we never spoke, but it was usually...

Tim Bonzelaar
Aug 22, 2024


Inviting Intelligence
There is nothing more honoring than those moments in life when we are invited into conversations where decisions are being made and plans...

Sandy Ohlman
May 21, 2024


Parenting the Heart
A wise man once said, “Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.” While this is true, I have found in...

Mike Van Drie
Apr 28, 2024


Loving and Learning Through Adoption
As parents of adult children who were adopted, my husband and I often review our parenting journey to celebrate, to continue learning,...

AmyJo Pleune
Mar 28, 2024


The Language of Love
What is informing your teenager’s picture of love? Sadly, the depictions of love that young people are often exposed to today (through...

Janelle Kelly
Feb 21, 2024