The Goodsell Family

The Dark Side

On November 23, 2015

In the last 20 days or so, the world has been alerted to an ongoing threat. Terrorism, unfortunately, is still very present in our world, but what can we do?

Over the last few weeks, my wife and I have enjoyed watching through the StarWars movies in Episode Order (1-6). It’s been a great way for us to refresh our memories before the new movie comes out in a month or so. It had been awhile since we had watched them, and I can’t remember a time where I had watched them all in order. We have had a blast laughing at the R2-D2 and C3P0 discussions and quoting our favorite characters. It turns out that my wife knows more StarWars quotes than me (I married up).

Fun Fall Days

By Christine Goodsell

On October 24, 2015

In Christine's Blog

Ecclesiastes 3:1 “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven…”

Ever since I was a little girl, fall has been my favorite season. I have always been fascinated by the change to cool weather from the summer heat and the changing of colors all around. Fall has certain aromas- of dry leaves, pumpkin, hot apple cider, and bonfires; these always remind me of some fun childhood memories.

190 Days

By Zach Goodsell

On October 23, 2015

In Zach's Blog

April 18 – the day I married my best friend and love of my life. To be honest, the last year or so has just flown by. It is hard to believe that we have already been married for more than 6 months! I love my wife more today than I ever have – a trend that I only see continuing in the future.

I could go on and on about how much I love my wife. And if I did, it wouldn’t mean we’re perfect. Obviously, we aren’t. We both have our flaws, but that’s not where it ends. We have the ability to forgive each other each and every time we mess up. The strength of our relationship does not come from the perfection of our actions, but the ongoing forgiveness and understanding of each other’s “flaws.”

An Upward Turn and the Cross Ring

By Christine Goodsell

On March 18, 2014

In Christine's Blog

1 Corinthians 1:18 (NIV) “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God.”

Back in October, I felt as if I was finally above water again as far as life was concerned. I had gone through a couple of the hardest months of my life. Sicknesses, deaths, and losses of special people in my life. I was beginning to regain my strength and could function rather normally again. It was a relief to say the least. Surprisingly, I didn’t regret any of the life events that God allowed. Although there were days that felt impossible, He gave me an indescribable peace that I’ll never understand.

A Full Heart

By Zach Goodsell

On December 22, 2013

In Zach's Blog

2013 has been quite the journey for me. Just a year ago I was sitting on the beach of Oceanside, California, enjoying a family Christmas vacation. Although the plans for Disneyland on Christmas day weren’t exactly how I wanted to celebrate the birth of our Lord, the trip as a whole was what I needed.

From events in the past, I had let myself become a bitter and selfish man. I didn’t always show it, but that’s who I was inside. I tried to put my best smile on for the day, but in reality I was empty. Work seemed to drag on, classes and assignments that never end. I had lost joy, peace, and hope and knew it.