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How to Make Money with Vitality Rewards

Published October 29, 2019 Updated October 29, 2019 1 Comment

As I talk to Lutheran teachers and church worker friends around the country, I am continually amazed by how many people are not using Vitality rewards through the Concordia Health Plan. Vitality is an excellent perk of our Concordia Health Plan! This post is for you - all my fellow Lutheran church workers! (If you are not Lutheran but your company also uses Vitality, then this post still applies to you as well.) Let me preface this by saying – I am not a Concordia Plan representative nor am I receiving any compensation for writing this post. This is my personal understanding of how Vitality … Read More...

Filed Under: Lutheran, Various

How to Apply for a Thrivent Action Grant

Published June 06, 2019 Updated August 17, 2019 7 Comments

Have you ever applied for a Thrivent grant? Yes? Good for you! I am so glad you are taking advantage of this seed money for special projects. No? Well, then, I am here to explain how easy it is for all Thrivent members to apply for a Thrivent action grant. Let me preface this by saying - I am not a Thrivent representative nor am I receiving any compensation for writing this post. This is my personal understanding of how the process works, after having applied for and received several grants.  I am simply a frugal Lutheran who hates to see free grant money go to waste by the many Thrivent … Read More...

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When Going to Church with Kids Feels Pointless

Published March 11, 2019 6 Comments

Words of grace filled truth for every parent who struggles in the pew! It may be difficult and feel pointless at times but it is important. Here's what to remember when going to church with kids feels pointless. Written by a Lutheran mom who's right there with you!

Dear Mom with the Restless Little Ones in Church, I see you. I get it. I really do. Going to church with kids - especially little ones - is not easy. There are times when I honestly feel like going to church with kids is pointless. But here's the grace filled reality that I cling to. I am a mom who is sitting in the pews, just like you are, with a 5 year old, 3 year old and just turned 1 year old. This past Sunday was one of those Sundays that made me question my sanity. My son fought me about getting dressed for church and complained the whole drive to church about why we … Read More...

Filed Under: Encouragement, Kids, Lutheran

Dear Church Worker Wife, Who Feels Overwhelmed,

Published October 09, 2017 Updated August 17, 2019 4 Comments

Dear Church Worker Wife Who Feels Overwhelmed and Alone,

To all the church worker wives out there, this is a letter that has long been on my heart and I pray it speaks to yours. This is the letter that I wish someone would send me and that I know other church worker wives need to receive.  Dear Church Worker Wife, Who Feels Overwhelmed and Alone,  I see you. I really do see you. I see you pinching pennies and living on a tight budget that doesn't seem to have any extra room in it. I see you trusting God to provide but still wondering how that will happen. Some days it really seems like the faith and logic of a budget collide, doesn't … Read More...

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Encouraging Church Workers at SDMW

Published January 28, 2015 Leave a Comment

I have another guest post at Sister, Daughter, Mother, Wife. This time, it's on something especially dear to my heart - Encouraging Your Church Workers. I have spent my whole life as a daughter of a church worker, serving as a church worker, and / or married to a church worker. For this reason, I am very aware of the power of simple encouragement. Take a moment to read the article at SDMW and make encouraging your church workers a priority! … Read More...

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You Know You’re a Lutheran If…

Published January 16, 2015 Leave a Comment

Do you need a dose of good Lutheran humor today? If so, you're in luck! I'm sharing the ever famous list of "You Know You're a Lutheran If... " over at the Lutheran blog, Sister, Daughter, Mother, Wife, today. You can read the full article here and smile. What would you add to this list? … Read More...

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