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I have been teaching elementary music for the last 5 years, but this has been the first year that I am returning to the same school and...
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Leah Brix
- Oct 16, 2022
- 4 min
Hotdish, Hand-Me-Downs and the Hail Mary
Hotdish, hand-me-downs and the Hail Mary. A frugal mom’s journey to sainthood. Does that sound familiar to you? If it does, I would be...
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Abby Thomas
- Oct 9, 2022
- 3 min
A Gift that is Freely Given
I have super exciting news!! God gave you, yes you, a set of unique skills and gifts that He empowers you to use to further His kingdom...
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Leah Brix
- Oct 2, 2022
- 3 min
Being Afraid of the Doorbell
“Ding dong!” “Oh crap! It’s the doorbell!” I get a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach. I am embarrassed by the rubber boots...
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Abby Thomas
- Sep 25, 2022
- 3 min
The Wounded Rivalry
Growing up, the eight Molitor sisters were divided….the ‘older girls’ and the ‘younger girls.’ I was number 6 of 8 so of course I was...
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Leah Brix
- Sep 18, 2022
- 5 min
New School Year, New Family Goals
Two weeks ago, I wrote about recalibrating my life. In case you missed it, you can find it here- Recalibrating Each Season. Every new...
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Abby Thomas
- Sep 11, 2022
- 3 min
We are Ordinary Missionaries
When I was in college I used to say something along the lines of, “God will use me in a big way after I graduate and start teaching.” ...
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Leah Brix
- Sep 4, 2022
- 3 min
Never Tomorrow
“Why is it never tomorrow?” My frustrated 4-year-old asked me. I got tongue-tied as I tried to respond. “Tomorrow is just always the...
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Abby Thomas
- Aug 28, 2022
- 3 min
Transitional Hacks
There is a definite shift in the air this time of year. Not only are the days getting shorter and the temperature cooler, but there is a...
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Leah Brix
- Aug 21, 2022
- 3 min
Recalibrating Each Season
Life isn’t measured by how much we accomplish, but by how well we loved. How closely did we resemble Christ Himself, and how effectively...
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Abby Thomas
- Aug 14, 2022
- 3 min
Is My House Really that Messy?
Each August my mother-in-law and her sister spend an entire Saturday shopping at the mall. This tradition has quickly become one of my...
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Leah Brix
- Aug 7, 2022
- 4 min
Ridiculous Red Ribbon Raspberries
On Tuesday of our county fair, the 4-H building comes to life with a sea of little people in green shirts, frazzled parents whose arms...
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Abby Thomas
- Jul 31, 2022
- 3 min
90 Years of Singing?!
Earlier this week I was asked to sing at a funeral for a man who belonged to my parish cluster. He regularly attended mass at our...
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Leah Brix
- Jul 24, 2022
- 4 min
Trouble at Sunday Mass
The look on my 9-year-old’s face was a scowl to instill fear into the most callous of villains. This was the second time in two minutes...
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Abby Thomas
- Jul 17, 2022
- 2 min
Normalizing Compliments
You can not deny that an unexpected compliment is the absolute best! Especially when it is from the mouth of someone you do not know! ...
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Leah Brix
- Jul 10, 2022
- 3 min
Being Unafraid to Dream
When I was a little girl, I wanted to be a ballerina. This noble dream was quickly replaced by the desire to be a carpenter. This dream...
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Abby Thomas
- Jul 3, 2022
- 3 min
Caught Off Guard by Carrots
This past weekend my husband and I had a few people over for a bonfire. It was the first time that we really spent time in our backyard...
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Leah Brix
- Jun 26, 2022
- 2 min
Sarcasm, a Venomous Sword
Remember the old nursery rhyme, “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words may never hurt me.” Raise your hand if you have thought...
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Abby Thomas
- Jun 19, 2022
- 3 min
Summer and Steadfast Prayer
The transition into summer vacation was a breeze…or so I thought. This is the first school year that I am returning to the exact same...
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Leah Brix
- Jun 11, 2022
- 3 min
Surrounding Yourself with Prayer Warriors
"Ding!" I open up the ol' flip phone to see a text from one of my sisters, asking if anyone of us was interested in 3 goats. She had a...
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