Did you achieve your goals for 2012…or did you have any? Were you disappointed or satisfied with the results of your goal setting effort. I have found success in a process that has been helpful to hundreds of my clients and to me personally. Establishing and clarifying your vision or possibilities is the Read more
Two traditions based around gift giving, Christmas and Boxing Day are celebrated in December. While many believe Christmas was an offshoot of a secular historical Roman holiday, more of us hold that the birth of Christ is the “reason for the season.” Boxing Day celebrated in Great Britain and Canada, the day Read more
There is a favorite song of mine at Christmas here in Seattle, I Just Go Nuts at Christmas. I smile every time I hear the words and they even bring back memories of Christmas past. It is however a reminder that some times we put the real purpose behind this Read more
Today is a guest blog from Paul Hirz, Living Perspectives Board member. The Really Good Samaritan! You know the Good Samaritan parable, right? (Luke 10:30) This traveler heading down the rugged 17 mi. road from Jerusalem to Jericho gets mugged and robbed and ends up in the ditch. He is Read more
Hope is a two-sided coin. Hope and opportunity are linked much as a recent university graduate seeks a new life and career or a couple set a wedding date. On the other side are those finding themselves in a distress situation needing hope when the future looks bleak through the Read more
News flash: December–2012. Man goes crazy in Fall City, WA claiming the world is coming to an end. Is 12.12.12 the end of the world per some ancient culture? Y2K was going to be the end of the business cycle as we knew it because of date failures, on computers, Read more
Here is the picture of Peter, Taylor and her Mom at the finish line of the Las Vegas Marathon. What an inspiring story to those who observed Peter pushing Taylor through 25 mph winds, Taylor singing songs and Peter with a smile on his face. Taylor, afflicted with cerebral palsy, Read more
Here is a follow up to Peter Kline’s Las Vegas Marathon Run & Push. James in the Bible writes be “doers of the Word” not just readers. What we do sometimes is so loud people can’t hear what we say. Peter chose to reach out to make a memorable experience Read more
Want to be part of a feel good story? Peter Kline is a Bellevue, WA businessman. We have been friends and in a bible study together for a few years. In his 50’s Peter is also a marathon runner and has participated in super marathon runs of up to 50 miles. Peter, and his family, have Read more
My world is dealing with people in transition. How do I stay focused and positive. First, I never take on another persons problem or burden…God gives them the grace to handle not me…therefore I sleep at night when dealing with a disgruntled homeless man, or a tough marriage counseling case Read more