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I had just started my new teaching position, and with classes set to begin on Tuesday after the Labor Day weekend. I made my way to the...

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I remember lying on a cot in the principal’s office. She asked if I was ready to...

Here I go! Week one of marathon training is underway, and my sights are set on Grandma’s Marathon on June 22, 2024, for another shot at a...

Surrender is a recurring theme within the pages of the Bible, with one of my favorite narratives being the transformation of Paul, once...

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...

Did the holiday season leave you feeling sluggish and in need of a physical reset? If unhealthy choices took center stage in your...

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...

Join me on my winter run as I navigate through the recent snowy landscape. After a week of mild weather and temperatures in the 40s, a...

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

Getting out the door during the winter months is, undoubtedly, the biggest hurdle. As winter sets in, I find myself revisiting these tips.

First comes love, then comes marriage, and perhaps a baby in the baby carriage – or not. Life's order is sometimes not a straight line.

Thanksgiving has wrapped up, and if you're an introvert like me, you know the struggle of navigating through the chaos of the holidays.

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.