Hobbies Gone Haywire

Guest Contributor Lisa Skordahl makes her home in Coon Rapids, Minnesota with her husband and two wonderful daughters. She works as an accountant and enjoys teaching and counseling in personal finance. She is driven by a desire to help others succeed when it comes to...

When Peace Is Elusive

John 14:27 (NLT) “I am leaving you with a gift – peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” Don’t be troubled or afraid. Don’t be worried. All sound advice, really, but what does that look like? I’ve...

A Cure for the Bloody Winter Nose

Maybe it is just me, but I seem to get bloody noses every winter.  It seems to be a combination of my allergy medication (I know, right, allergies in the winter too?! Yep, I get to deal with them year round; yay me!) and spending so much time in the dry indoors where...

Are You “Uploading” Enough?

Tim Elmore, in his book Generation iY, explains the fact that most young people today learn and interact through “uploading.” They engage in forums and activities via their various devices where they can indicate opinions, perspectives, and preferences continuously...