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Do you ever feel like something is so simple, no one could mess it up? Â Maybe it’s just simply because you’ve picked up a tip or two from doing it before. Â I recently thought that about Angel Food Cake, but not anymore! I was on the phone giving instructions to my husband on how to make the cake. Â If it was from something…
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The high school and college graduation season is upon us. This past weekend, we started our march towards the countless open house celebrations. There were two kids we didn’t recognize that invited my step-son to their open house party. Needless to say, we are grateful for their invite and were so happy we went to their open…
Do you fall into that trap of ending up at the same restaurant over and over because it’s always the first thing you see? Maybe it’s become your go to place every time you eat out, because it’s what comes to mind? You’re planning a date night or maybe going out with friends and the dreaded question is asked,…
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The ears are the first to go. When it comes to a chocolate bunny, that is. A recent poll of Americans showed three fourths start by eating chocolate ears. When you think of an Easter Celebration, what comes to mind? I think of the Sunrise Service our church had for many years, and also the outfits—hats included!—my mom had ready for me…
I remember the days at Horace Mann Elementary in Sioux Falls and the class heading to the library to pick books to read. I do have a confession the books that made the most impressions on me, I don’t remember the titles or author. I just remember how they made me feel. What are your favorites from growing up? “There are certain…
Backpacks readied with gym clothes, completed homework, lunch box and . . . oh, don’t forget the music book for lessons after school. Getting the kids ready for school each day means staying on top of things that have to be done before heading out the door. And that requires a bit of purposeful planning. Suitcase packed, mail stopped,…
Are you like me where some days you use every excuse in the book to try and get out of working out?  Until you get into a routine (which still takes a good amount of self-discipline) a fly could land on the counter and that would be the reason you can’t workout today! You see, I love to run, but some days it was so hard to get motivated. Â…
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I never really understood the love of bread pudding. You take some stale bread on the verge of producing mold, you mix in a ton of sugar, butter, eggs, cream and any other ingredient that will stick to your waist permanently. You throw it in the oven for 30 minutes and then proceed to smother the already fattening contraption with cream…
Doesn’t it seem like when Spring hits, there are babies everywhere? Â Of course, that’s how it is with animals! Â Only mama sheep and mama cow don’t have to worry about taking their baby lambs and calves to the doctor for well-checks! When you are a new mother, you want to do the right thing for your child! Â Really,…
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We all have those decisions to make…are we going to lead or follow? Â As adults it is a bit easier to not follow the crowd, we can logically think it through…usually! Â But what about when it happens to your child? Â Have they had that moment yet where they have to choose if they are going to lead or follow? It starts early…
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From tragic loss to beautiful purpose with the debut artist who's taken radio by storm this year.
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She found her gift for music early in life, but it was in real struggle that she found her voice.
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The pioneering worship leader and artist is back with fresh hope, powerful encouragement, and no shortage of laughter.
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