Retire on 2k

Retire on 2K

Exploring Our Options
5 Simple Ways to Downsize Expenses

I remember hearing retired folks talking about being on a “Fixed Income” and thinking, what???everyone is on a “Fixed Income!” Your income is fixed by your ability to earn. Today I understand what they meant, as you age you MAY find your options for increasing your income are narrow, due to the type of work, your social security status (retiring early), your physical health and even the economy, government or a pandemic like 2020-2021. We’ve found that less money has actually brought more joy and the freedom to give more! It’s amazing!

How about you, do you have more joy with less money?

Living vs Vacationing in Mexico

Living vs Vacationing in Mexico

We have vacationed on the Caribbean Coast of Mexico in an all-inclusive resort. We've visited friends who were long time residents and pastors in Baja Mexico. We've lived in Alaska, Tennessee, Oregon and Montana.  Now we LIVE on the southern Pacific coast of Mexico...

Our Sink Fell off the Wall!

Our Sink Fell off the Wall!

Our second Friday in Mexico, Phil walked into the bathroom to prepare for a meeting that night and touched the sink and the sink literally fell off the wall! It was shocking and hilarious at the same time! Fortunately Pastor Willy came to our rescue, brought a plumber...

Doing Laundry in Mexico

Doing Laundry in Mexico

 Mexican laundry is very different than what we were used to in America...very different! The cement washboard and sink is in almost every home and apartment along with a clothesline. There are also many affordable laundry services, some even come and pick your...

Our Water in Mexico

Our Water in Mexico

This is a Travel Berkey, 1.75 gallons. The Berkey filters have a great reputation for providing good clean water. We brought this with us to Mexico due to the water conditions here. We can buy bottled water and big jugs of water that is filtered as well but we knew we...

Re-Fired not Re-Tired

Making tables for children's discipleship class
Teaching women at discipleship class

Stay Healthy so you can have a life!

The most important investment you can make for your senior years is good health. We practice what we call The Wellness Partnership, you partnering with God’s design of your body.

Influence = results

Influences create THOUGHTS.

Thoughts create FEELINGS.

Feelings create ACTIONS.

Actions create RESULTS.

Top 10 Ways to Live Life Well

1. Walk in the fear the Lord, Not Man or Future

Psalm 34: 9-14 tells the benefits of walking in the Fear of The Lord and exactly HOW to walk in the Fear of The Lord.

2. Keep your bones strong by forgiving

Proverbs 3:7-8 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.

3. Love People, Let go of possessions

Luke 12:32 Do not be afraid little flock, your (Heavenly) Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to the poor…for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.