By Marci Narum Photography: Photos by Jacy Everyone is vulnerable to pain. No human escapes life without being broken, whether physically, emotionally, or spiritually. Dr. Lea Berentson says what a woman chooses to do with life’s heartaches can determine her...
Not an Oxymoron — and not Without Help By Micah Schlittenhardt Editor’s note: The author of this submitted piece is 16 years old and a sophomore at Legacy High School in Bismarck. Micah holds the title of “Miss North Dakota Outstanding Teen,” and...
Article and Photos by Carrie Bentley My husband and I have often used the phrase, “This is why we can’t have nice things!” With three small boys in our house, we have grown used to things disappearing, breaking, or getting worn out. Our boys aren’t trying to be...
Article and photos by Pam Vukelic As I write this, we are just past Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) and Ash Wednesday. There is much talk about what folks are “giving up” for Lent. This form of sacrifice often involves omitting favorite foods such as sweets, salty snacks,...
By Tracie Bettenhausen Submitted photos When Julie Jeske was a girl, her mother, Shirley, had a thing with photos. “When I was little, my mom would always say, ‘We need to take a picture, and I need to be in it,'” Julie says. “And so, every...
