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Encouragement for every season of lifeHow Can I Bloom if I Haven’t Been Planted?
I recently had a conversation with a new friend who moved to the Twin Cities to pursue a dream. Her dream was to live close to one of her children (the other is across the country on her own adventure) and her future grandchild. In this huge step of faith, she had to...
Enough
Matthew chapter 19 tells us the story of a man who came to Jesus seeking the key to salvation: Just then a man came up to Jesus and asked, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?” “Why do you ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only...
Let’s be Honest
It was only two years ago that I found my faith. For me it wasn’t an ah-ha moment, but rather a fight. I found it buried amongst tears and heartache while battling with anxiety and depression. Little did I know that finding my faith was the easy part; keeping my faith...
Top of the Year Picks
As a wardrobe consultant, I see styles and products come and go. But I also see quality items that come into the market that make an impression and become staples. This is my “Top of the Year” list. “Top of the Year" Picks The best camisoles: I love the Ann Taylor...
God’s Math
“How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How vast is the sum of them! If I should count them, they would outnumber the sand. When I awake, I am still with You." Psalm 139:17-28, NIV God is a very good mathematician, the original. My weakest subject in school...
Online Dating 101: When to Swipe Left and Right
Attention, all single ladies searching for Mr. Right! Whether you are in your twenties, like me, or returning to dating later in life, online dating is where it’s at—but sometimes, it’s hard. Where do you start? Is it even worth it for a Christian woman to sign up for...
To My Someday Valentine
Oh, the beloved Valentine’s Day! The day when everyone that’s in love gives and receives cards, candy, roses, and romance. For those of us who are single, this day is no different than any other. For some it is a painful reminder of what we don’t have...a sweetheart....
It’s Ok to Fail
Stubborn tears streaked down his 7-year-old cheeks. Determination to do as well as his brother at snowboarding had lead to frustration and anger coming out sideways through tears when he couldn’t quite measure up—at least not in his own eyes. As I locked eyes with my...
Celebrating Valentine’s Day At Home
Valentine’s Day can be tricky. The babysitter has to be booked months in advance, your bank account is looking a little slim, and the restaurants are crowded. You want to celebrate Valentine’s Day, just not with everyone else in the world. Maybe this is the year you...
Winter Survival Skills
During my senior year of high school, I took a class on winter survival. That class was geared toward building a car kit with flares and granola bars and learning how to build a shelter in the snow. But the kind of survival I am talking about today is the kind where a...
