Nice Things

Nice Things

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...
Don’t Sacrifice Taste

Don’t Sacrifice Taste

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,...
Inspired Woman Podcast | Episode 6: Noreen Keesey

Inspired Woman Podcast | Episode 6: Noreen Keesey

Inspired Woman advisory board member and writer Noreen Keesey has a joyful laugh that will make you feel at ease immediately. This skilled trainer and coach talks with Amber Schatz about her experience in the Army National Guard and how she learned better leadership...
The Sun Also Rose on April 9, 1865

The Sun Also Rose on April 9, 1865

by Carole Hemingway Approximately seven years ago, I began thinking about writing a book on the U.S. Civil War. I started researching, made 11 trips to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and soon discovered an incredibly complex subject. I found myself especially fascinated...
Look What She Did

Look What She Did

Lisa Dingeman  By Marci Narum Lisa Dingeman thought she could keep the pain of her teenage years behind her; instead, she found herself inspired to write about the anguish she experienced being bullied — and then later,being the bully.  “Two years ago,...