Substance Sisters

A women's ministry

With Much Gratitude

We just finished putting on our first ever (and of many) women’s conference at Substance! What an incredible weekend. Pastor Carolyn reminded us of the importance of memorials—of remembering the … Continue reading

May 20, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Farewell Fridley

As I was leaving the Fridley service last Sunday I had two thoughts. One was, “I may never set foot in this building again in my entire life.” The other … Continue reading

March 12, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Basics

My mom found this letter in my first grade memory box and e-mailed it to me a few weeks ago. I smiled when I read it, wished I remembered who … Continue reading

October 10, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Seasons

Seasons I love Minnesota for so many reasons- one being our 4 seasons- spring, summer, fall, and winter (yes- I love winter!). I feel like our lives are full of … Continue reading

October 2, 2012 · Leave a Comment

books i <3 on topics i <3

As someone who loves to read, it is very difficult for me to compile a list of “favorite books.” However, because I love the written word and I delight in … Continue reading

February 20, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Banana Grandma & Rush Hour Revelation

Today is the birthday of one of the most influential people in my life. Today my Grandma turns 79. She possesses all of the typical grandma traits: she delights in cooking … Continue reading

November 29, 2011 · 3 Comments

Rabbits and Repitition

One of my biggest pet peeves is redundancy. Give it to me once, give it to me straight, in as few words as possible and let’s move on. John chapter … Continue reading

November 16, 2011 · 2 Comments

Jigsaw

The possibilities of life. To roughly and most likely somewhat inaccurately quote a dear friend “Someone should have warned us that the 20 something’s would not look anything like we … Continue reading

November 10, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Lessons From a Snow Princess

I was surrounded by fire breathing dragons, firemen, assorted superheroes, fairies and princesses. Being a preschool teacher has its positives and negatives, but I always feel particularly lucky to have … Continue reading

November 4, 2011 · 1 Comment

Wanna wrestle?

For several years I was a nanny with a family of three darling, surly little blond-haired boys. I often was greeted with loud bursts of energy as I entered the … Continue reading

October 28, 2011 · 2 Comments
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