Howdy! I got a story for ya’, Valley Family! Our son Ethan is in the Corp of Cadets at Texas A&M. (Gig ‘Em!). Texas Aggies all wear a special ring. That’s how Aggies recognize each other all over the country and do their weird cheers, whoops and hand motions. I think Rita Hanna’s grandson goes…

Dear Saints of Valley Church, Before winning eight gold medals (and breaking seven world records) at the 2008 Olympics, Michael Phelps made a life-altering commitment: he would train every single day, with no exceptions, for five years straight. He didn’t skip practice for birthdays, vacations, or even Christmas. The pursuit of his life’s goal was…

Dear Saints of Valley Church, I remember planting an avocado pit when I was young in hopes of growing an avocado tree. I don’t think I even liked avocados at that age, but I was excited about the possibility of that pit from my dad’s dinner turning into a tree that would produce more avocados.…