REVERENCE AT SINAI

Confessions of a Type A, first born, Capricorn, Myers-Briggs INFJ, and Enneagram type 1: I stink at resting. (Whew, I said it. Deep...

I come from several generations of hard working and successful farmers. I have fond memories of helping my great grandmother till the...

There is one word to describe this dessert- delicious! It has a touch of oats, a dash of cinnamon, the texture of a coffee crumb cake,...

The brisk fall weather in Minnesota calls for a hearty warm chili this time of year. One of my new go-to's is a white chicken chili in...

“There is a candle in every soul Some brightly burning, some dark and cold There is a Spirit who brings fire Ignites a candle and makes...

This past weekend my family celebrated the life of my grandmother. She endured many hardships throughout her life, but never seemed to...

The yellow, orange, and read leaves dance in the trees as the cool crisp morning air breezes across my face. A warm cup of pumpkin spice...

“Praise the Lord. Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in the assembly of his faithful people. Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let...

Need a meal to feed a crowd of hungry teens? Or need to switch up your Friday night pizza routine? This recipe is a good swap out,...

It's March of 2020, and I am in my daughter's hospital room, or we call it the hotel with robots. Those darn machines beep every time my...

Any parent out there with elementary age children can probably relate - children losing teeth can be both an exciting and patience...

Sometimes there are not words in life. Sometimes there are moments that take your breath away. Other times tragedy strikes and no words...

Lie number one: You're supposed to have it all together. And when they ask how you're doin', just smile and tell them, "Never better"....

I am a big fan of brown sugar. I'm often the guilty baker in our home, grabbing a pinch of brown sugar for taste whenever baking. For me,...

As a kid- I think most of us can say we loved to play with dirt. Dirt is so versatile, just add water and you have hours of infinite fun!...

If people were seasons, then call me fall! I seriously love the transition from summer to fall: the cooler temps at night, the changing...

Too often we make decisions based solely on a feeling. Problem is that our feelings can change faster than the weatherman can keep up...

Teaching has been a passion of mine as long as I can remember. I loved going to school and learning new things, then quickly trying to...

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade! I used to think that saying was somewhat hokey-pokey. But the more and more life throws at me,...

In the game of life, we have to play the cards we are dealt. Too often we blame our circumstances on a bad hand or what life threw at us....