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A Journey Written Together

UncategorizedAugust 11, 202689Views 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY CHERYL WELLS Once a month I sit down and start to write for this magazine and usually for the previous 20 days, or so, I have been waiting and praying for a theme to emerge. I love to start writing and the words come. It’s been such a fun journey with Hanna and…

Good Food, Good People, & More Chaos!

UncategorizedAugust 10, 2026111Views 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY CHERYL WELLS Step inside Chaos on Central, and it does not take long to understand why the place has become one of Le Mars’ favorite gathering spots. There is the smell of smashburgers on the grill, the color and craftsmanship of the space, the energy around the bar, and—more often than not—Nate Kass…

Priority: Only One Thing is Necessary

UncategorizedJuly 30, 2026168Views 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY CHERYL WELLS As I looked back over the last 7 months and intentionally being at the feet of Jesus, I came back to Jesus’ words to Martha. He said only one thing is necessary and that is to pay attention to His words. What does that mean for us? I encouraged our team…

Turning My Feet to Follow

UncategorizedMay 5, 2026333Views 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY CHERYL WELLS As I have been sitting at the feet of Jesus and listening for Him, He has led and answered. The peace that passes all understanding is promised and He always delivers when I come to Him. I hope that is true for each of you during this season of waiting on…

The Mind of Christ

Michele's Writings, Prayer Directives, UncategorizedFebruary 28, 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY MICHELE HANSEN “…for we have the mind of Christ.” (1 Corinthians 2:16b) Thinking. Everyone does it. God designed our brains in such a way that modern science is just now able to map a few things. Compared to God, human logic and thinking is like a toddler drawing on a wall with…

A Dream Come True – Twice

UncategorizedNovember 16, 20243KViews 0Likes 0Comments

BY CHERYL WELLS This project was such a fun one for us because it was actually one of the first businesses that we came alongside of that started Red Shed Enterprises. Twelve years ago, after Mike had built some big sheds that he was using for several things for some hobbies of his, and a…

Promised Peace

Dependence on God, Faithfulness, Family, God's Promises, Hardship, Hope, Tim's Writings, UncategorizedAugust 25, 20226KViews 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY TIM LABRECHE I got a call on Thursday night from my mom. Dad was in his chair but wasn’t getting out of the chair to get ready for bed. She needed help. I went over and helped get Dad out of the chair and standing by his walker. “Okay, dad, now start…

Dear Friend

Faith, Faithfulness, Friends, God's Glory, Growth, Perseverance, Praise, Prayer, Prayer Directives, Relationships, Surrender, Tim's Writings, Trust, Uncategorized, WaitingMarch 29, 2022474Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dear Friend, The other day I was scrolling through my social media feed and there I saw a sponsored ad for a vacation rental in Michigan, a post one of my friends put up about their new baby, and then something came up that made me stop scrolling. My eyes quickly welled up and…

Glory in Believing!

Cheryl's Writings, God's Glory, Prayer Directives, UncategorizedFebruary 26, 20204KViews 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY CHERYL WELLS Jesus said to her, “Did I not say to you that IF you believe (in Me), you will see the glory of God (the expression of His excellence)? John 11:40, AMP Yes, we will see God’s glory – the expression of His excellence - by choosing to act in obedience with…

Seven Hebrew Words for Praise

Praise, Uncategorized, WorshipOctober 28, 201912KViews 1Like 0Comments

Hallal Hallal is a primary Hebrew root word for praise. Our word “hallelujah” comes from this base word. It means “to be clear, to praise, to shine, to boast, show, to rave, celebrate, to be clamorously foolish.” Praise (hallal) ye the Lord, praise (hallal) o ye servants of the Lord, praise (hallal) the name of the Lord. (Psalm 113:1-3)…