February is American Heart Month, drawing attention to cardiovascular disease, America’s No. 1 killer, and the strides being taken through research and education to raise awareness and decrease death rates. Since 1963, February has been celebrated as American Heart Month to urge Americans to join the battle against heart disease. Consider these statistics: Cardiovascular disease [...]
During February, you have the opportunity to bless young people through Lutheran Social Service’s Life Books. A Life Book is like a scrap book but so much more! It’s a child’s life story that contains specific information about their birth, birth family, school history, and the places they have lived. The book is intended to help [...]
I found this neat list of household tips, wish I had known about some of these a long time ago! ============ For icy door steps in freezing temperatures: Get warm water and put Dawn dish washing liquid in it. Pour it all over the steps. They won’t refreeze. ============ ========= Crayon marks on walls? This [...]
I’ve had some friends ask me to tell my story that I shared last night at the Sanctity of Human Life prayer service…so here you go! Every time I think about it, it amazes me how even when I didn’t know God, He still knew me! He was working in my life and through [...]
South Dakota’s US Rep Kristi Noem spent some time this week talking with us about what she heard from South Dakotans while traveling around the state on her holiday recess. We talk debt, deficits, and what she believes can turn our fiscal situation around in Washington. Also – she looks back on her first year [...]
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Ugh…those words are uttered all the time at my house! We are blessed with three fun, lively girls. Yet with kids, come challenges!! I know every mom and dad out there knows what I am talking about. Last night, went through it again with our girls…”girls, what are you going to do right away in [...]
Mayor Mike Huether of Sioux Falls kindly joins us and details what he sees as the highest and lowest moments for the city and himself in the past year. We discuss the events center special vote and the political capital he put on the line with the outcome uncertain. The mayor explains what he looks [...]
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The great folks of Faith Temple Church continue helping struggling families right here in the Sioux Empire by giving out free food Friday afternoons. Beginning at 4pm each Friday, Faith Temple serves hundreds of people who have fallen on difficult times food such as fresh lettuce, bananas, potatoes, juice, canned goods, bread, pastries and more! Whatever your [...]
WOW! So many levels that come with giving and receiving gifts this time of year. It’s so easy for us to focus on tangible things and things that are going to bring us temporary happiness. Sure you might receive a gift that you necessarily didn’t ask for and pack away somewhere. Maybe you receive something [...]
I love driving around and looking at Christmas lights, especially with fluffy, white snow coming down! Erk! Wait a minute, where’s the snow! Okay, so it’ll still be fun to check out lights around the Sioux Falls area. A few ideas for you if you are in the mood to check out Christmas lights as [...]
