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Encouragement for every season of lifeWhat I Learned Having a Stroke
A few weeks ago I had a mild stroke. I was putting on my makeup, and when I looked into the mirror and smiled to add my blush, I noticed that the left side of my face didn’t go up. I tried “readjusting my lips” and smiled again. Still a broken smile. I quick put on...
Faithful Friend
Friendship. Close fellowship. Someone who “has your back.” We all long for at least one good friend who is going to be like this in our lives. Someone who knows us. Someone that we know will say what they mean and mean what they say in how they love and support us....
Broken Dreams
As she shared her loss, I could hear the quiver in her voice. It had been 3 years, and yet as we spoke, the tears stung my own eyes. My daughter Sarah and I were discussing the baby that went from womb to heaven in a moment. The wonder of pregnancy, the joy and...
Linguistique Humility
This fall semester I’m studying abroad in Aix-en-Provence, France at IAU College. While here I’m studying french literature, history, linguistics, and art through the french language. A term abroad in a francophone country is a requirement for all french majors, so...
Fried Apple Grilled Cheese Sandwich
I love fall, it means apple season is HERE! I love picking my own apples, in fact Haralson apples are my "apple of choice" so when I pick them, I pick A LOT! So besides apple crisp, applesauce and apple cake finding ways to eat these delicious apples is a welcome...
Fabulous Fall Destinations
Fall in Minnesota is beautiful - and short, so we want to take advantage of every color-filled day. Whether you’re looking for something to do for the day or the weekend, we’ve got some great ideas for you. Cannon River Wilderness Area - This park is one of the...
I Choose to Live With Purpose
Each of us is faced with thousands of choices every day that define our thoughts, our behavior, and who we are to the world. This fall’s Thrive Conference explores the idea that the choices we make hold power and provide opportunities that influence ourselves, others,...
Find Your Clover
It’s the little things in life. Or, so I’ve heard. Truly, in my 21 (and a half!) years of acquiring wisdom, nothing clearer has been made known to me. It all started with a blank journal. No lines, no pretty cover. The little thing wasn’t exactly eye-catching, but...
7 Great Books You Should Read This Fall
Ah fall, what a great time to grab a cup of tea, a big fluffy blanket, and a good book. Need a suggestion of what to read? As writers, we also love to read so we have some great recommendations for you. Your Powerful Prayers by Susie Larson “Fierce faith....
Seeking through Questioning
How I would describe my thought life for the past four months is fuzzy with an extra dose of questions. It seems like my brain has been overwrought with how’s and why’s and what’s and everything in between that could end with a question mark. In the middle of all this...
