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25 Board Games to Play During Social Distancing
Today, we are all in for a treat. With help from a local expert, I've rounded up 25 board games to play during social distancing. Right now all of our schedules are being interrupted. Social distancing can have benefits--like spending extra time at home and getting...
The Minot Adult Learning Center | Minot Monday
Minot Monday is made possible through a partnership with BeLOCAL Minot. It's an awesome guide to living like a local and loving life in Minot. If you haven't checked it out yet, you totally should. All thoughts in this post are my own. Derek always gets me the best...
Minot Monday | Buying Kitchen Cabinets in Minot
Minot Monday is made possible through a partnership with BeLOCAL Minot. BeLOCAL is a guide to living like a local and your should totally check it out. Happy Minot Monday! Today's post is all about resources for kitchen cabinets in Minot. If you're in the market for...
What is Lefse and Why Do People Around Here Love it So Much? | Minot Monday
Happy Minot Monday, everyone! Today I'm answering the burning question: What is lefse? And why the heck is it such a big deal? Minot Monday is made possible through a partnership with BeLOCAL Minot. BeLOCAL helps newcomers to live like locals--check them out. Most do...
Minot Monday | Pandemonium About Chain Restaurants in Minot
Happy Minot Monday, all! Today we're setting aside lists and laws to dive into a delicious world of anecdotal bliss. No recommendations (okay, well maybe one)--just a look inside a quirk of North Dakota living. Today a new chain restaurant is opening in town. Anywhere...
Minot Monday | Kroll’s Diner
Minot Monday and this post about Kroll's Diner in Minot is made possible through a partnership with BeLOCAL Minot. BeLOCAL is a guide to living like a local. See other eateries listed here. All thoughts and opinions seen here are my own. Happy Minot Monday! I thought...
Eight Christian Nonfiction Books to Read This Year
I know it looks like I'm pulling up carpet, but I'm actually "reading." Are you ready for book recommendations? Here are eight Christian nonfiction books to read this year! Some people think winter is the perfect time to curl up with a good book. I think winter is the...
Godly Goals | What Does It Mean to Work For the Lord
Welcome to the last post in the godly goals series--it's all about what it mans to work for the Lord. I've had such a sweet time digging into what the Bible has to say about goals and working toward them. In case you've missed a post--I've linked them all here: Godly...
Getting A North Dakota Speeding Ticket | Minot Monday
Minot Monday is made possible through a partnership with BeLOCAL Minot. A guide to living like a local. You should totally check them out for tips/tricks on loving life in Minot. All thoughts, opinions and anecdotes below are mine alone. Several years ago when we...
What The Bible Says About Ambition | Guarding Against Selfish Ambition
If you've been around the last few weeks, you know we are in the middle of a series about godly goals. If you've missed a post, here are all of them: Godly Goals and IdentityWhat the Bible Says About GoalsStriving Toward Godly GoalsWhat the Bible Says about...
The Minot Landfill | Minot Monday
Today's Minot Monday, all about the Minot Landfill and Waste Management is made possible through a partnership with BeLOCAL Minot. BeLOCAL is a publication and guide to living like a local. All content and opinions in this post are my own. Today might not be the most...
Striving Toward Christ Centered Goals | What The Bible Says About Striving
What says "strive" more than rugged hiking images? Today's post contains Part III of a series on godly goal setting. In this post, I'm focusing on the word "strive." We'll continue looking at what Christ centered goals look like and how to pursue them. Together, we'll...
Minot Monday | Square Dancing in Minot
Minot Monday is made possible through a partnership with BeLOCAL Minot. Their publication is a guide to living life life a local and getting the most out of our town. All opinions and passion for square dancing are my own. Ten years ago, if I had envisioned my future...
Setting Godly Goals | What the Bible Says About Goals
This post is part of a series on godly goals. Together we'll be exploring what the Bible has to say about goals and the things we work toward. Here are other posts in this series: Godly Goals and IdentityWhat the Bible Says About GoalsStriving Toward Godly GoalsWhat...
Minot Monday | 12 Ideas To Get You Out of the House This Winter
Minot Monday is made possible by a partnership with BeLOCAL Minot. Today I'm sharing 12 ideas of things to do in Minot during winter, be sure to check BeLOCAL for more ideas. All opinions shared here are my own. Last week I looked ahead at the 10-day forecast just...
