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Honoring Justin: Reflections on his Celebration of Life Service
One thing that brought me unexpected healing was planning Justin’s Celebration of Life service. I felt so grateful to have one more opportunity to honor with life and the Legacy he leaves!
Lori Oberholtzer
Nov 74 min read
Justin Micah Oberholtzer: 42 years for the fame of Jesus and the glory of God
Justin’s life rouses a sleeping world to fix our eyes on a greater story. He reminds us that our truer, better home is in heaven, where every sad thing will one day come untrue. Justin’s legacy will be cherished and his story will be told by a cloud of witnesses
Lori Oberholtzer
Oct 275 min read
A Tent Moment:
How friends created a tent moment: a sanctuary of love in the middle of life’s storm.
Lori Oberholtzer
Sep 135 min read
The Weight We Carry, and the Grace of Letting Go
Sometimes we can carry one another’s burden. And sometimes we can’t (Justin is sharing on this in the next blog). But when we can - should we?
Lori Oberholtzer
Aug 56 min read
Celebrating Lori
It’s that time of year again. You know, Lori’s birthday month. It’s impossible for me to overstate what she means to me. She is probably...
Lori Oberholtzer
Jun 2611 min read
He is Risen! An Easter reflection on Justin's baptism
Easter invites us to reflect on God's precious gift. His death saved us, and His resurrection empowers us to bring His kingdom to earth, every single day! We were able to reflect on Justin's baptism this past Fall and how it's a meaningful step, and one we choose to live out daily.
Lori Oberholtzer
Apr 204 min read
Teach me to stay.
Staying, even when it's hard, is about God's strength in you. It has been our teacher to recalibrate us on the eternal and strengthen us.
Justin and Lori Oberholtzer
Aug 18, 20244 min read
"Come to Me!"
Justin shared these beautiful words at a recent gathering that will encourage you to adopt a worldview that brings true rest!
Lori Oberholtzer
Aug 4, 20246 min read
From Justin: As a Child
How can we stay present, without fearing the future or longing for the past? We follow the example of our children!
Lori Oberholtzer
Jun 11, 20244 min read
A day in our shoes.
May is ALS Awareness month... and we don't usually like to talk about it!
But we invite you into "a day in our life".
Lori Oberholtzer
May 4, 20242 min read
How to effectively help those in need:
How to effectively help those in need. What does being a good friend to those in crisis look like. How can we help in meaningful ways.
Lori Oberholtzer
Apr 4, 202412 min read
Our "GO TO" Breakfast + Lunch:
This one is for our dear ALS friends who spend 50% of their day focusing on food! One of my greater desires in life these days is...
Lori Oberholtzer
Mar 27, 20242 min read
Hi! How are you? Part 2.
Thank you for sticking around for Part 2- this one is a bit more upbeat, we promise. If you haven't read Part 1 to this 2 part series, we...
Lori Oberholtzer
Mar 10, 20247 min read
"Hi! How are you?" (Part 1.)
While this could be a 365-part series, we will leave this as a 2 part series- you're welcome :) But in all seriousness, if you're looking...
Lori Oberholtzer
Mar 8, 20247 min read
Our (almost) 1,000 calorie smoothie recipe.
Justin always had a crazy fast metabolism, but, ALS speeds that up since your muscles are working so hard to survive and so you need even...
Lori Oberholtzer
Feb 12, 20243 min read
"Walk Uphill" explained.
More than a catchy phrase! “I will turn all my mountains into roads, and my highways will be raised up. “ Isaiah 49:11 JUSTIN: In January...
Lori Oberholtzer
Feb 1, 20243 min read
Hi! Wanna go for a hike with us?
How an ALS diagnosis is changing it all.
Lori Oberholtzer
Feb 1, 20242 min read
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