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Jun 23, 20243 min read
Avoiding the ‘Emotional Thermostat’ Trap: Tips for Family Vacation
Do you find yourself exhausted trying to make each moment magical on your family vacation? Read what I learned on my most family trip.


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May 29, 20244 min read
The Healing Journey: Embracing the Process of Soul Sifting
My heart sank into my stomach as I stared at the familiar face on my computer screen. Her eyebrows lifted, likely wondering if my feed...


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Mar 11, 20244 min read
Drawing Near: Four Spiritual Disciplines to Deepen Our Relationship With God
The term “Spiritual Disciplines” may not sound that exciting. In the past, this phrase made me think of a rule book. I didn’t want my...


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Feb 5, 20244 min read
Exploring Hygge: could a Danish tradition change my mind about winter?
I gave my big sister a confused look, communicating without words that I had no idea what she was talking about. She sat across from me...


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Jan 5, 20243 min read
Building Resilience: Learning from the Past Without Getting Stuck There
The starting gun sounded. I propelled myself out of the starting blocks. My legs worked to catch up with my body as I pushed forward. As...


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Dec 2, 20231 min read
The Tiny Stone: A Poem for Infant Loss
A tiny stone tossed A splash too small for most to see A little life lost It seemed like only tragedy The water, once still, moved...


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Nov 6, 20233 min read
Finding Gratitude In Grief
After our 16-hour drive, we brought our bags into the cottage, Sunny Escape. Yes, the cottage has a name, and it has been in my family...

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Oct 30, 20233 min read
You Are Not Alone - Part 4
I stood up from the familiar pew as the praise band played an instrumental version of “Lord I Need You” to close out the Sunday service....

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Oct 16, 20235 min read
You Are Not Alone - Part 3
By Julie Reuschel If you are reading this, you are probably either now a part of a group no parent ever wishes to be a part of, or you...

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Oct 9, 20233 min read
You Are Not Alone - Part 2
By Selena Veach I was 34 when I got pregnant. I was so excited! I had waited a long time for this day. I’d been married for 10 years, but...

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Oct 6, 20233 min read
You Are Not Alone - Part 1
Any onlooker who saw four ladies at Applebee’s that night may have mistaken it for a girls’ night out. They may have assumed we gathered...


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Sep 8, 20234 min read
Knocked Down
“I’m not doing good,” I said to Matt as he settled into bed next to me. “I know,” he responded, pulling me close. “It feels like I just...


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Aug 4, 20234 min read
Grieving My Dream Life
Next week my husband, Matt, and I will celebrate our 20th Wedding Anniversary! Twenty years ago today, I stressed about guest lists,...


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Jul 7, 20233 min read
Wishing Time Away
“I just can’t wait until we move out of our apartment.” I sighed, wrapping up another tale of our noisy neighbors. My co-workers nodded...


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Jun 1, 20233 min read
Grief is weird
“Even if you are not consciously thinking about your grief and trauma, your mind and body are holding on to all of it.”


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Apr 7, 20235 min read
A Tale of Two Prayers
Darkness surrounded our car as it sped down the quiet road. I leaned forward from the back seat, reaching my arms around my 14-year-old...


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Mar 3, 20232 min read
When Hard Work Doesn’t Seem to be Paying Off
I often assume that if God called me to do something, it should happen in my timing… but that’s not how it goes.


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Feb 3, 20233 min read
Made to Heal
“Ouch!” I yelped, instinctively pulling my hand toward my chest. The knife I had been cleaning dropped into the sink. I was afraid to...


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Jan 6, 20233 min read
New Things
Obeying God often means setting aside our need to see the entire path in front of us.
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