Emotional Wellness By Design

Emotional healing & encouragement for all relationships that want to grow God’s way

The founders, Gary and Karla LaFave have owned and operated successful businesses with 50+ employees. They later felt a call to serve and help others in the capacity of Restoration. Gary was ordained in 1998 to practice Pastoral Counseling and Karla later received a Certification of Special Ministries License which includes Biblical Counseling. They served as directors at a Family Homeless Shelter

08/28/2026

Amen!

Anyone can say the right things. Character gives those words credibility.

When your actions consistently reflect your values, people no longer have to rely only on what you say. They can trust what they have seen you live.

The strongest message is one supported by example.

08/26/2026

Praying for healing & restoration of the family!
Parenting God’s way……

If, as parents, we focus our thoughts on our children and their choices, we will trap ourselves in fear and despair. But if we redirect those thoughts to faith in God, to His character and His power, we will be buoyed by hope.

Our children’s salvation never depended on us; the glorious news that gives us hope is that our prodigals’ return doesn’t depend on us either. God has many ways and many workers to bring His children home to himself. It is our right and privilege to pray with hope and expectation while simultaneously allowing God to choose His preferred method to win our kids back — or win them for the first time.

You’ll never be alone in this battle. You’re partnering with the God of the universe who is more than capable of making up for what you lack and rebuilding what has been torn down.

08/24/2026

A meaningful life is rarely created by one extraordinary decision.

It is built through hundreds of small choices about how you spend your time, what you allow into your mind, how you treat others, and which commitments you honor.

Choose your days carefully. Over time, they become your life.