Personal & Family Posts

We’ve crossed another milestone!

Today, the Arnold’s cross another milestone in life. Chris Jr. is celebrating his 18th Birthday. While we’re celebrating, we can’t say it hasn’t come without some challenges. Yes, for some of you who know our story, one of Chris’... Read More »

“Love and marriage, love and marriage, go together like a horse and carriage”

Today is our 22nd wedding anniversary. As seen in the picture, we rode off into the sunset in our “horse and carriage” never to look back Saturday evening, June 13th, 1992. While there have been bumps in the road,... Read More »

Financial “Insecurity”

While not for all, one of the greatest challenge most face in life centers around a need for financial security. God talks about money in the Bible more than any other topic for good reason. While there are varying... Read More »

One person at a time!

Over the past few months, in particular, I have been pondering what true discipleship looks like. Clearly, the model is found within His Word as Jesus had 12 who have become many. However, what I have been reflecting upon... Read More »

Women’s Intuition

You’ve likely heard somewhere along the way about “women’s intuition”. It’s kind of a six sense that many think women have. Likely one of the first times in your life you experienced it was when you were trying to... Read More »

Happy Mother’s Day Moms!

Today is the day we celebrate the gift mothers are around the world. In particular, I am thankful for my mother. She’s a loving woman who taught us the importance of a great work ethic and character. Ongoing weekly... Read More »

Who says you’re in a valley!

This past month, in one of our roundtables, we had an opportunity to tell our personal life stories. In this process, you map out high points and low points looking back over your life. One of the things people... Read More »

Barriers to “moving on”!

Yesterday was my spiritual retreat day. As I woke in the morning, it was cloudy and cold; however, I found myself wanting to make a trip to my favorite spot at the park. While I’ve been visiting this park... Read More »

My Faith Story

I “accepted” Christ at a young age, however, really wasn’t plugged into an environment which allowed me to mature in my faith. Through my own personal efforts, I accomplished what many might view as a “successful” life: I married... Read More »

Lack respect for authority?

Do you lack respect for those in authority over you? If so, how are you handling this situation? Are you handling it in a biblical manner? As I meet with leaders, their teams, as well as other’s simply in... Read More »