Living a Grace-Full Life
When you hear the word graceful, what comes to mind? Generally, we think of things that are elegant and beautiful. Maybe you think of a ballerina, a star athlete making…
My Cancer Journey
In September of 2020, my life took a detour I hadn't planned on taking. I was diagnosed with non-invasive breast cancer and decided to share a bit about the journey…
Permission to Pause
There are times in life when we need to let go of something we love to make room for something we love even more. I find myself at one of…
Friends for Eternity
Sometimes... Just spending some quality time with good friends is the only therapy you need. I don’t know who coined that phrase, but it is so true. Especially in these…
Remembering 9/11: The Day We United
September 11 will always be a day we remember. Terrorists attacked our country with every intention of destroying our way of life. But they hadn’t counted on our faith and…
Celebrating an Achievement of a Lifetime!
The South Dakota Auctioneer Hall of Fame When I hear the term, four score and seven years, I usually think of Lincoln’s Gettysburg address. But today I’m not talking about…
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
I can still hear the words ringing through the sanctuary that warm February day over 30 years ago. My dear friend and her brother sang the popular wedding song as…
Are You Hiding Your Light?
No one lights a lamp and then hides it under a bed (or a basket!). We’ve all heard that verse many times, but have you thought about how it applies…
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The Blessing and Curse of Freedom
As we celebrate the United States’ 244th birthday this week, we have much to be grateful for. It’ll be an unusual year as we observe Independence Day while balancing social…
Make Meaningful Connections
I’m not a coffee drinker. But most adults I know are. Some are pretty serious about the stuff. It has to be black. And Strong. If it’s watered down enough…