Tag: Ruth Hetland
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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…
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One on One Coaching for Side-Hustling Ministers
Are you a minister trying to begin or grow your side hustle? After nearly twenty years of creating side hustles with varying degrees of success, in 2020 I began ConseCrate, a subscription box for women in ministry. It has grown to over 400 subscribers each month and continues to evolve and prosper in new and…
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I Miss the Singing
Last night I was trying to remember the last song we sang on Christmas Day. Normally it’s nothing I would spend any time thinking about. Why would I? One season blends into another and one Sunday blends into another – and endless pattern of choosing hymns for the right church holiday, the rise and fall…
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What Does the Bible Say about Anxiety and Worry?
Anxiety and Worry…What does the Bible say?“An anxious heart weighs a person down, but a kind word cheers” (Proverbs 12:25, NIV).“I sought the LORD, and the Lord heard me, and delivered me from all my fears” (Psalm 34:4).“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests…
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The Man in the Brown Suit
I just finished reading this wonderful Agatha Christie book: The Man in the Brown Suit. Adventure-seeking Anne Beddingfeld is in London when she sees a stranger fall to his electrifying death in the Tube. A dreadful accident? If so, who is the man in the brown suit fleeing from the scene? Curiosity, and one cryptic…
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#28 – Eat Ten Different Kinds of Ice Cream
#28 – Eat Ten Different Kinds of Ice Cream I know, ambitious, right? After all the years I spent declining dessert while on some diet or another, I have some make-up work to do when it comes to consuming sweets. From around 1985-2010, if you asked me if I would like some ice cream, I…
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Pastrgrrl Press
I’ve been keeping journals since I was in second grade – back when my handwriting was barely legible. For me, a great day consists of a cup of coffee, a good pen, and blank pages. Thus, it’s only natural that over time I felt the desire to create some beautiful journals to share with others…
