“Are you a parent? Do you have a plan?”
Welcome to The Whole Peach.
The Whole Peach Story
“No, Daddy, I want the whole peach this time.”
The story of The Whole Peach is a symbol of our journey. In that moment in our kitchen...
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Our Story
We are just peaceful wrecks holding hands with other peaceful wrecks.
By Tillie Olsen in Tell Me A Riddle
The reality of the day is at times not easy. There have been many days when we feel beyond our capacity by 9 or...
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A Plan
We believe it’s good to know where you are going. Plans give you vision and thus a picture of the steps. Without a plan, you don’t get very far or you end up in random places. And random places are great sometimes, but our days are crazy...
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A Language
We all believe in the power of words. We talk a lot in our house about words that build up and words that tear down. But words can also communicate ideas and when we repeat those words over and over again, they become a language that defines our beliefs.Read More
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A Toolbox
Tools fix things, solve problems, and ease the load. I am in need of a screwdriver to put the batteries in a toy. I am in need of the broom to sweep the breakfast crumbs. I am in need of the washing machine to clean the dirt from all those clothes. Tools are present in every room in your house and assist you in every hour of your day.Read More
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A Community
It is important to talk. When we get together and discuss what is on our mind and heart, it helps us work it out. Talking with each other moves us along in our decisions, reminds us we are not alone and encourages our steps along the way. Read More
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What is this?
No, we are not selling fruit. The Whole Peach is a metaphor for our vision of living “life to the full” as expressed in John 10:10 in the Bible and how we are working it out in our family. This website is an invitation to join us as we walk.Read More
How are we different?
We are simple, but we are deep! We are not interested in behavior modification; we are interested in heart development as we all run hard after God. Ron and I often say – we want to raise compelled children not compliant children! Read More
What do I do?
We are inviting you to 2 things – a story and a plan! The Stories paint the pictures of “John 10:10 living,” and the Plan is our best attempt at getting it working in the daily fabric of your family. There are 3 parts to the Plan – a language, a tool and a community.Read More