Faith isn’t always loud—sometimes it’s about quietly standing firm and trusting God’s promises in every season.

This is our fifth summer with a seasonal camper, and it has only solidified my love for this season. Our camping life began the summer...

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!

With a 6-year age gap, you’d think my kids would have little interest in feuding, but they seem to have a magnetic pull toward it. When...

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

In a world that constantly pushes us to speed up, to multitask, and to cram our schedules with commitments, there's an often-overlooked...

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

Last month, my husband and I took a quick trip to Arizona in search of sunshine and warmer weather. It's become somewhat of a tradition...

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

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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.