by Jennifer Beckstrand | Nov 11, 2019 | Faith, Inspirational
It is fitting that Veterans Day falls in November right before Thanksgiving. I am so very grateful for those men and women of our military who are willing to risk their lives for our freedom. I still get teary when I hear the National Anthem or see the Stars and...
by Jennifer Beckstrand | Oct 7, 2019 | Author's Corner, Faith, Inspirational, Romance, Writing
Gail Kittleson is a fellow inspirational author who writes WWII romances. I’m delighted to have her on my blog today. An Iowa farm girl, Gail appeared with her thick glasses and a pile of books at the local library counter every Saturday. After graduating from...
by Jennifer Beckstrand | Sep 23, 2019 | Faith, Family, Motherhood
Recently I posted a story from my dad about German prisoners of war coming to his father’s farm to work. Now I want to share a story written by my mom. I hope we all remember kindness instead of anger, judgment, or blame: One year, when I was a teenager, my dad...
by Jennifer Beckstrand | Sep 9, 2019 | Author's Corner, Faith, Family, Farming&Gardening
There is so much unkindness in the world. People act like bullies online, with no consideration that there might be a human being on the other end. We’ve lost the ability to discuss our disagreements in a civil and kind manner, and it makes me so sad. But good...
by Jennifer Beckstrand | Apr 15, 2019 | Faith
I heard this song in church a few months ago, and the message was so beautiful, I wanted to share it with you. May your Easter be full of peace as you remember the Prince of Peace! YouTube video
by Jennifer | Jan 7, 2019 | Author's Corner, Faith, Family, Inspirational
Psalm 118:24 This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Happy New Year! Do you ever wish someone a “Happy New Year” without really thinking about what it means? I believe that God wants us to be happy, and I believe that God wants us...