Single and Strong with Darlene Marshall

by | Jan 4, 2018 | Communication, Companionship, Conversation, Divorce, Family, Fear, Fellowship, Fireside Talk Radio, Marriage, Marriage Problems, Parenting, Prayer, Strengthening Relationships

I first met Darlene Marshall at an event for Discovery Science Place. Her obvious love of kids, education, and her beautiful spirit drew me to her instantly. I knew immediately we were going to be life-long friends. When I found out Tony Johnson was her brother, I...

Are You Listening Out There?

by | Oct 27, 2017 | Communication, Community, Companionship, Conversation, Culture, Family, Fear, Fellowship, Fireside Talk Radio, Group Dynamics, Insecurities, Prayer, Strengthening Relationships

We all wonder sometimes: Are you listening out there? Something was troubling this beautiful, successful woman. I looked deeply into her eyes to read her heart. If only I could read her mind! “I had the same thing. You know. What you just said,” she finally stammered....

Not Caucasian, Thankfully “Other” By Cathy Krafve

by | Oct 19, 2017 | Communication, Community, Companionship, Conversation, Culture, Education, Family, Fear, Fellowship, Fireside Talk Radio, Group Dynamics, History, Insecurities, Prayer, Reading, Strengthening Relationships

It’s crazy the stuff we’re thankful for as we age. Getting out of bed. Waking up at all. Coffee. Being able to swallow. Being able to feed myself. Being in my right mind. Well, mostly right. Thankfully Blessed “You woke me up this morning and You started me on my way....

Raccoon Honey Bandit: No Fear Parenting

by | Sep 29, 2017 | Communication, Community, Companionship, Conversation, Culture, Education, Family, Fear, Fellowship, Fireside Talk Radio, Group Dynamics, Insecurities, Marriage, Parenting, Prayer, Reading, Strengthening Relationships, Teenagers

There’s a raccoon honey bandit that routinely shows up on the tree outside my front door. He simply makes himself at home, as if the honey bees present no threat at all. If only parenting were that easy. Like swarming bees, one of the biggest challenges to...

Depressing Marriage? 3 Quick Ways to Beat Marital Blues by Cathy Krafve

by | Jun 16, 2017 | Communication, Community, Companionship, Conversation, Culture, Divorce, Family, Fear, Fellowship, Fireside Talk Radio, Group Dynamics, Insecurities, Marriage, Marriage Problems, Parenting, Prayer, Strengthening Relationships

Depressing Marriage? Here are 3 quick ways to beat the marital blues. You can spark things up in your heart and marriage before the sun sets.  Marriage can be downright depressing. Maybe some people come to marriage with the skills I took a life time to acquire, but I...