When life feels chaotic, my heart races, and I want everything fixed immediately! This is my initial response to stress and feeling like...

As the school year wraps up, I find myself just as excited as my kids. It’s time to turn off the alarms and put an end to the morning chaos!

In our preschool class a few weeks ago, we began an exciting experiment: planting seeds in cups. Each student received the same...

In relationships, there often comes a moment when we're called to set aside our own preferences for the greater good of those we love....

To my daughters, I see you. I see how you tackle challenges and struggles. At times, you persist, showing an inner determination. At...

As the winter high school sports season nears its end, the excitement steadily builds with each passing day, signaling the onset of the...

Back in high school, I had a job as a cashier at our local grocery store. One afternoon, as my shift was coming to an end, I glanced...

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Winter. While my husband anticipates snowmobiling and ice fishing, I long for the warmth of summer—morning runs and afternoons by the pool.

My senior year of high school, our football team had just faced a tough loss in postseason play. Driving my friends back from the game in...

During my college journey, I decided to transfer to the University of Minnesota as a sophomore. Coincidentally, two girls from my...

In the middle of my jam-packed day off, it all begins at 5:00 AM. I grab my Bible, gulp down some much-needed coffee, and dive into a...

Cleaning my house recently led to a surprising  and disturbing discovery as I moved the couch—revealing a collection of food, dirt, and...

Christmas Eve is filled with anticipation. In my childhood, I'd incessantly plead with my mom to open a gift during the day, often with...

When I was 8 months pregnant, we went on a double date with friends who had recently acquired a new truck. Despite my relatively active...

Growing up, I treasured the close bond with my cousin; our families participated in a variety of activities together, including camping,...

I was a reserved student, placed in a classroom with a no-nonsense, strict teacher. Then came the day my name appeared on the blackboard.

I set up my Christmas tree and soon discovered an unexpected twist in my decorating plans.

The other day I stumbled across one of my old Bibles – duct taped together, pages torn and tattered, verses highlighted.

As a child, I put my anger into action in unhealthy ways. As an adult, I have learned the importance of pausing.