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Encouragement for every season of lifeHelp Me Do What I Cannot Do
Have you ever been there? You’re the one in charge, and you have no idea how you should handle the situation that has been presented to you? Wading through difficult or unknown territory is hard enough on your own, but leading others through it, too, can seem like a...
What NOT to Say on the First Day of School
Every year as August fades into September I can’t help but think about an incident from the very distant past: my entrance into the third grade. When I was growing up we’d get a postcard in the mail every year just before school started, telling us who our teacher...
Redefining Stepparent Adoption
11 years ago I was a single mom with two kids. I had figured out how to balance work, home and co-parenting with the father of my youngest child. But an emotional crisis for my oldest, who was four at the time, forced me to quit my job and stay home to support her...
The Fruits of My Life
I rang the doorbell and she opened the door, dressed in leggings and a t-shirt, looking as fit as can be. Rock music was playing in the background. She welcomed me in and danced over to the kitchen counter to turn off the music. She was smiling and radiant, giggling...
Crock-Pot Greek Yogurt
Ok so I’m finally going to write about this amazing tool I’ve used to save money on yogurt all year long. The tool is one you probably already use on a weekly basis. It’s old school, and that’s how I roll. The tool? My slow cooker (AKA: Crock-Pot). Yes!! You heard me…...
Becoming A Dreamer 6: Trust Is An Action Verb
You can tell if someone trusts you by their actions more than by their words. Trust is an ACTION verb. We have all been played by that smooth talker who says all the right things, but if you only look at his actions, you wouldn’t be fooled. I've always had a big...
Want to Revamp Your Fall Wardrobe?
Back to school is just around the corner and the crisp, cool air of autumn will appear shortly after that. Fall is my favorite clothing season. Following the hot summer months of much more minimal clothing, the layers and textures brought out in fall seem all the more...
The Soundtrack of My Life
Leaving the gathering of women behind, I walk out into the soothing crispness of twilight, a sunset of brilliant pinks and oranges fading into dappled hues of violet and blue. Exiting the small town of Dassel, Minnesota, I head out on the two-lane highway, turning up...
When You Just Need a Break
I sit down while smiling at the other ladies around the table, fumbling to put down my baby’s car seat, diaper bag, and favorite toy. I let out an audible sigh. I'm glad to see these lovely women, looking forward to a night of planning for an upcoming conference....
Tithe Your Way to a Happier Marriage
I doubt there really is a church that doesn’t, at some point or another, talk about money. In fact, more than once I’ve heard people say “the church just wants my money. That’s all they talk about.” While I know that is not the case, I also know that at least once a...
