Feature stories

Greg and Kiersten Harrod find new purpose by slowing down and starting over
It can be tempting to believe learning belongs primarily to the first half of life. Yet, Greg and Kiersten’s experiences convinced them that learning never ends.

Leukemia survivor Jeanne Phares helps women age on their terms
Today, Jeanne uses her experience to encourage women over 50 to take better care of themselves, build strength and create lives that keep them physically, mentally and socially active.

Michelle Lyman found alignment and rebuilt her life after turning 50
As her business grew steadily, Michelle found herself mentoring others who wanted to earn free products or build a side income.

Nurse Mark LaMaster discovers new purpose after becoming a patient
Mark believes most people don’t realize how much of their fatigue, bloating and weight gain is tied to insulin resistance. He estimates 93 percent of Americans are metabolically unhealthy.

David Frost rowed his way to vitality in his 70s
David’s purpose today is rooted in helping people understand their bodies, risks and potential so they can thrive and strive, not just survive.

Marianne Crooch helps others to find calm by slowing down
Marianne retired from her IT career at age 60 and devoted herself fully to helping others avoid the mistakes she had lived herself.

Raini Steffen finds purpose through life’s disruptions
For the first time in years, she allowed herself to imagine a future that wasn’t defined by someone else’s company or someone else’s expectations.

Adam Nemer finds purpose in conversations most people avoid
Without the struggles Adam endured, he may never have discovered the mission that brings him so much fulfillment.

Finding purpose from the other side of the pulpit
Even though Steve no longer stood behind a pulpit each week, he realized he could still influence lives. He could still teach, encourage and serve.