Oct 28, 2019 | Faith & Spirituality
By Carrie Bentley Submitted photos I knew it was going to be a long morning from the very moment I sat down on the church pew. My three boys, Sam, Tim, and Emmett (ages 6, 4, and 1 at the time) had the wiggles. Only a week had passed since we had trick-or-treated for...
Aug 14, 2019 | Art, Faith & Spirituality
By Brandee Huwe “Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. It’s what the sunflowers do.” — Helen Keller Editor’s Note: The painting pictured here is original artwork by Brandee Huwe. It’s one of the first pieces she painted in a college art...
Aug 11, 2019 | 2019, Faith & Spirituality
By Kylie Blanchard Photography: Photos by Jacy “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” – Hebrews 11:1 AJ Marx has cerebral palsy, but he hasn’t let it stop him from living an active, faith-filled life. “With my different...
Jun 17, 2019 | Faith & Spirituality, Retirement
By Paula Redmann Photo Credit: Jill Ackerman, Director, Mission Advancement, Annunciation Monastery You could say styling hair is in Tina Bakke’s roots. Born into a large, hard-working and faith driven family in Dickinson, North Dakota, Tina was the fifth of the 11...
Mar 20, 2019 | 2019, Faith & Spirituality, Food, Gifts, Grief, Home, March
By Pam Vukelic Part of the recovery process after the death of a loved one involves the gathering of friends and family for a meal. This is a time for people to reminisce and share stories, and it is a healthy step in moving forward. Religion and ethnicity impact the...
Mar 14, 2019 | Faith & Spirituality, Grief, Health, Kids and Babies, Medical
By Amber SchatzSubmitted photosEditor’s note: Katie is the author’s cousin. Many pregnant women get to 37 weeks and can feel the finish line ahead. They’ve gone so long carrying their baby and can only imagine how amazing it will be to meet the little bundle that’s...
