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“I’d just like to know…”

Early last month in Peace River country I encouraged the farmers to drop judgmental comments and use the words, “I was just curious…could you explain to me why you…”  Curiosity is an effective tool for conflict resolution because you avoid hitting conflict trigger...

Final Gifts for Mom

Final Gifts for Mom January 26, 2009 Since mid-October, my family has been commuting to a hospital palliative care room to visit my mother-in-law. Over the years I have told many stories about her, and this may be the final one. Mom Froese has a terminal illness, we...

Who gets grandpa’s tools?

Who gets grandpa’s tools? November 2008 It can be the little things in an estate that cause the biggest disagreements. Make a plan to distribute these treasures before you die. If you are looking for a new winter project that will make huge deposits into your family’s...

A Caring Church of Farm Families

A Caring Church of Farm Families March 3, 2008 Communicate love, hope, and support in practical ways to farm families. Connect with the issues and meet to pray for cattle and hog producers who are really struggling. Celebrate with an attitude of gratitude for the...

Be Grateful

Be Grateful Some people ask for signs to show up in their lives to guide them on the way. This summer on the Interstate, just south of Grand Forks, a sign caught our eye…more than once. "BE GRATEFUL" was posted close to the traffic whizzing by. I was encouraged that...

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