Tag Archives: life

Marrying for love, not money: Wealthy duchess gives fortune away (Billion of $) to marry her love

Maria del Rosario Cayetana Alfonsa Victoria Eugenia Francisca Fitz-James Stuart y de Silva (yes, that’s one name) is one of the wealthiest women in all of Spain. She is worth somewhere between $850 million and $5 billion–but not for long. The Duchess of Alba, 85, is giving it all away so she can marry the man she loves. This sounds like a plot to the latest Nicholas Sparks novel, but we assure you, this is nonfiction to the core. So, … Continue reading

What do different generations of people value on Facebook?

I thought that these info graphs were very interesting to see what people valued at different ages, at least as far as it come to using Groups on Facebook. I think that it largely represents how they feel about life, what is important, and what may or not be as equally important to other things in life. Popular group names among college students 19-22 years old (larger words represent greater popularity). Popular group names among people 60-75 years old.

Journaling: Remembering the past, not living in it

To preface, I recently took a painting class with my wife and have been a little different since then and gotten in touch with the “inner Josh” lately — and have enjoyed it! I enjoy these seasons and want them to last. I have been drawing and taking photos and writing in a physical more lately than before. It’s been a few years since I have done this, but I like it. (It’s kind of like a positive mid-life crisis). I have more emotion (not always … Continue reading

God’s strength comes from God’s Joy – Nehemiah 8

I am not a scholarly person, nor am I a grand theologian, but I am a Christian and I know my God. When time for myself or others get rough and you get weary, it’s easy to feel weighted down and discouraged. When this happens, I attempt to be an encourager, and I try to interject a little wisdom; I usually in these times bring up the verse from Nehemiah 8:10b that says,“the joy of the Lord is your strength!” Backing … Continue reading

(VIDEO) Have you heard of Zac Smith? He lost his battle to cancer yesterday, but ‘God is still God and He is still good’

I made a post back in March of this year. It was the story of Zac Smith. Zac died yesterday. This video is story of Zac Smith‘s battle with cancer, the love of his wife and children, and how he, despite his fervor for life and desire for living for God and his family, he knows that whether he lived or died that God would still be God, and God would still be good. Zac’s message is an inspiration to … Continue reading