I live in Hibbing, Minnesota – the town that moved. The entire town was picked up and moved between 1919 and 1921 to a location two miles south of where it had originally been set. Why? Well, Hibbing is located on the Mesabi Iron Range. The north side of our city has the largest open-pit … Continue reading The Unseen
Category: Personal Development
The Bird
A few weeks ago, a small red and grey bird began to fly into my living room picture window over and over again. Deliberately throwing itself into the window, pecking at it, diving and thrashing and attacking at the window. This went on day after day. Before long, my moderately clean window was covered in … Continue reading The Bird
All Who Knew Me
I have worked with many people. Many ages of people. I walked through all my adult life trying to fit into ministry everywhere we have lived (that has been a lot of places and I don’t regret a single one). I have served as a women’s group leader, a youth leader, a worship leader, Bible … Continue reading All Who Knew Me
Parental Fear
The Lord is my light and my salvation…whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life…of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1 Fear. Something parents have to fight on an almost daily basis from conception or adoption signing. Will I carry to term this time? What if those tests say there’s … Continue reading Parental Fear
The Pursuit of Happiness
Lately I have been analyzing my life. My husband and I have been trying to prioritize life. What are our goals? Are we meeting them? Are we loving what we do, are we making a difference? It’s an interesting concept. In a way we are “expected” to fall in line; to dream the American dream. … Continue reading The Pursuit of Happiness
Crazy Perspective: The MOMent I’ve Been Waiting For
The answer was NO! If she asked me again it would be clear she needed an intervention. My daughter was preparing to go out of state for a Christian camp. One of the requirements was that there were to be no cell phones on this trip. That didn’t go over well. I explained it was … Continue reading Crazy Perspective: The MOMent I’ve Been Waiting For
Decluttering
Have you ever asked yourself, where did all this stuff come from? How does one person or household seem to accumulate so much stuff? Everyone has or will move into a new place sometime in their life, some more than others. There are a few ups and downs to moving. I personally don't necessarily enjoy … Continue reading Decluttering
Place in Life
So here I am once again, at a place in life where I am sitting and wondering what it is I need to do for God. Have you ever been there? Just not sure what’s next. Maybe you’re in a hurtful or painful relationship or at a crossroads in life and not sure what … Continue reading Place in Life
Our Time Inventory
I've forgotten what it feels like to be on time. I am always late. I don't try to be, I work at timeliness, but time seems to be my enemy. In fact, writing this article about time..... you guessed it, it's late! Before I had kids, I was always on time. My sister lived 6 … Continue reading Our Time Inventory
Your Dream Board
Have you heard of dream boards? They are called many different things. You may have heard the term vision board. Some people will get a poster board and find pictures of things that they want to accomplish or get within a certain time frame. Others will make a list and put it in their wallet … Continue reading Your Dream Board
