Tag: Ruth E Hetland
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Strip Bars & Good Samaritans
There is a little stretch of highway in North Dakota between Medina and Oriska that I have often referred to as my own personal Bermuda Triangle because mysterious and unusual things have frequently happened to me there. It began simply enough – in college, two friends and I were on our way from Concordia out…
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Beautiful & Earth-Friendly: Reusable Sandwich bags from Coast to Coast Sustainable Solutions
In the July 2022 ConseCrate we also feature this beautiful reusable sandwich/snack bag from Coast to Coast Sustainable Solutions. Ditch the plastic bags and replace them with these REusable snack bags! Lightweight, easy to pack, and machine washable. Simply fold the top edge over to open and flip back to close. Lined with eco-friendly Splash® laminated cotton. …
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How to select a stellar subscription box for yourself or your loved one
Subscription services are becoming more and more popular. The best part of a subscription service is that you can get content and items that others can’t always get. Plus, a subscription box can be the perfect gift because it keeps giving all year long! I have given a few subscription boxes over the years and…
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Pastor, Author, Magician, Coffee Roaster: John Stevens
When I think of the term “renaissance man” I think of John Stevens. A renaissance man is someone with many talents and areas of knowledge and John fits that definition. I met John about 25 years ago through his brother, Chris. I had been traveling in a music ministry group with Chris and he is…
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Women excel in ordained church leadership
While women have been in leadership positions in the church for a long time, I still meet people now and then who are surprised that I am a pastor or who think that women’s spiritual gifts are such that they are not suited to be pastors. Women in ministry have often been called false teachers…
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Acts 18:20 Keychain from Dorky Doodads
Featured item from the July 2022 ConseCrate! When I was in college at Concordia in Moorheadhttps://www.concordiacollege.edu/ (Go Cobbers!) @concordia_mn I became friends with a wonderful person named Audra. We met through mutual friends and immediately hit it off. After college she got married right away to the love of her life and they moved across the country…
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From cash-strapped to financial freedom: side hustles are a blessing for ministers
It seems like every minister I talk to struggles with needing extra cash. Everyone is looking for a way to make extra income. It’s a frustrating thing to be well-established in a career that you feel called to do and yet be consistently struggling to make ends meet. It can steal the joy from work…
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The best side hustle ideas for women in ministry
Are you a minister who feels like you always are in need of a little extra money? When I entered the ministry over twenty years ago, I was pretty sure that money would never be a problem. I’m not a big spender or shopper and I enjoy simple pleasures in life. I knew I had…
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Side Hustling for Ministers 101
Some ministers love working only on their ministry while there are others who dream about moving on to something new. This can feel even feel like a new calling as the restlessness sets in and the itching to try something new. Here are a few things to consider as you ponder becoming a side hustler:…
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From Strength to Strength
One of the best books I have read recently is called “From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life” by Arthur Brooks. Check it out here: https://amzn.to/3bHPFqQ Brooks begins the book by relaying the story of sitting on an airplane and overhearing the conversation of a man…