NEW! My Life After Work Journal Retiring from a job or career is a significant milestone. It is filled with delight, new-found freedom, and time to do things you've waited to do. It is also a time to reflect on what's important in life. This journal provides thought-provoking questions, opportunities to reflect, write, laugh, dream, [...]
Beginning Thursday, June 22, 2019, Seattle radio station KCIS will broadcast Third Calling: What are you doing the rest of your life? This five-minute, 10-show series features co-authors Richard and Leona Bergstrom and is hosted by Mark Holland, KCIS Program Director. Tune in to KCIS AM630 (Seattle area) at 7:55 am every Thursday, or 1:45 [...]
written by Richard Bergstrom, D.Min. President, ChurchHealth Last week the world’s eyes were riveted on the Notre Dame Cathedral as flames engulfed the historic building. Thousands of onlookers gathered along the banks of the Seine River, gasping and crying in horror when the upper part of the 300-foot spire of this cultural and religious icon [...]
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 [...]
