Re-Ignite Directors, Richard and Leona Bergstrom, recently had the opportunity to participate in a unique three-day discussion called the Retirement Reformation Roundtable. Led by founder, Bruce Bruinsma, 15 ministry leaders from around the country addressed many issues and opportunities facing Christian retirees today. You'll hear more in the weeks to come as we unveil new initiatives [...]
I have always been drawn to old people. My mom used to say that I didn’t bring home stray dogs, I brought home stray old ladies. It was true. I was always befriending sweet elders on the street, in the park or at the grocery store. Periodically, I brought one home with me. And, my [...]
Today is International Women’s Day. Every year since 1911, March 8 has been set aside to specifically honor the courage of women in all parts of the world. I was deeply moved this past week while watching the International Women of Courage Awards ceremony. Annually, the U.S. State Department “recognizes women around the globe who [...]
It's finally March! Like most everyone across the country, we in the Pacific Northwest are ready to put away our snow boots and celebrate the coming of spring! March also ushers in the season of Lent–a solemn and reflective period leading up to Easter Sunday. On the first Wednesday of this month, many Christians around [...]
When our children were small, we loved reading the delightful Berenstain Bears tale, Inside, Downside, Upside Down. Predictably, Little Bear crawled into a large cardboard box which Papa Bear was preparing to move. Turning it upside down, Papa Bear loaded it onto a dolly and then into the back of his pick-up truck. To the [...]
“I have an idea.” These words come out of my mouth almost every day of my life. Those within hearing distance do one of three things. They either perk their ears ready to listen and engage, roll their eyes and run away or smile and say something like, “Well, that’s an idea.” I love envisioning [...]
For a sizzling second half marriage, you need... Grace, Grit and Giggles Part 3: GIGGLES While grace and grit help a marriage survive; laughter and lots of giggles keep it alive. Ed and Elisa agree that nurturing humor and laughter is important. Elisa promised her husband she would do something to make him giggle every [...]
For a sizzling second half marriage, you need... Grace, Grit and Giggles Part 2: GRIT Katie and Jack, have been married just over 50 years and understand the ebbs and flows of life. “You can’t quit. You have to stick together,” they said with certainty. Then they added, “You must continually reconcile with each other [...]
Part 1 of 3: For a sizzling second half marriage, you need... Grace, Grit and Giggles Every year when we go out for dinner to celebrate our wedding anniversary, my husband asks our server the same question, “Do you know what happened on June 17, 1972?” Then with a wink and a smile, he quickly [...]
“We sure had a great adventure today, right?” I asked my grandson as we came around the final bend of our nature walk. To my dismay, he replied, “No, Grandma. We haven’t had a great adventure." “We ARE having a great adventure. You can’t say we’ve HAD one until we are at the end.” Point [...]
