Rooted Wanderer
“Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude.”
Colossians 2:6-7 (NASB1995)
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Stop Overpaying for Travel: Our Ultimate Guide to Budget Travel
Being a person who absolutely loves to travel but doesn’t have a ton of money to spend on luxurious vacations has…
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12 Things You Must Know Before Going to College in the U.S.
The time to travel to the U.S. for college was approaching quickly and I was getting ready to move. The school…
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The Albanian Baker Who Refused to Take Our Money
The other day Gabe and I went out for our nightly walk and the most unexpected yet sweetest interaction happened to…
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It Took Me 30 Years to Learn This
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The Best Stop in Europe Isn’t a Place
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The Hidden Ways We Discourage Language Learners (And How to Stop)
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Why Moving to the U.S. from Panama Actually Broke Me
I didn’t know a country could break you with things as simple as a dishwasher, a weather app, or the freedom…
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The Meaning of Marriage book review
Author: Timothy Keller with Kathy Keller “Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God.” Naomi’s rating: 8/10 My criteria…
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I Survived a Toilet‑less Bus Ride in Africa—and I’d do it Again
Have you ever survived a situation so chaotic, uncomfortable, and downright messy that you swore you’d never do it again—only to…
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Savor the Moment
Picture by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images The other night, Gabe and I were watching the Winter Olympic Games. Specifically, figure skating. This…
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How to Create a Budget You’ll Actually Stick To
Every other financial advisor tells you you need a budget, but do you? Let me ask you this: do you want…
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Overcoming Disappointment
Disappointment has a way of slipping into our lives quietly, doesn’t it. You wait and hope and plan, only to watch…
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Winter Blues
Today, there is a freeze warning where we live in SD. I work for the school district, but schools were canceled…