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Continue reading →: Prepared for the Unexpected: Our Emergency Camping Plan
Create an emergency preparedness plan. Camping is one of the most peaceful ways to spend time — away from the noise, under the open sky, with only God’s creation all around. But I’ve learned that even in the stillness of nature, things can take a turn in an instant. That’s…
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Continue reading →: The Quiet Bravery of the Everyday Entrepreneur
What profession do you admire most and why? There’s a profession I deeply admire, not because it’s glamorous or guarantees fame and fortune, but because it represents courage, grit, and faith in action. That profession is the life of an entrepreneur. I’m not talking about the millionaire entrepreneur who’s plastered…
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Continue reading →: A Simple Habit That Brings Me Daily Joy
Describe one habit that brings you joy. It may seem small to some, but one habit I practice every single day—whether I’m home, camping in the woods, or parked somewhere quiet in our van named GLO—is opening up the curtains and letting the light in. That one act of drawing…
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Continue reading →: The Most Money We’ve Ever Spent on a Meal—And Why It Was Worth Every Penny
What’s the most money you’ve ever spent on a meal? Was it worth it? When people think about expensive meals, their minds usually go to fancy restaurants, candlelit dinners in big cities, or luxurious vacation resorts. But for us, the most money we’ve ever spent on a meal didn’t happen…
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Continue reading →: A Simple Act, A Lasting Fire: A Camping Kindness Story
Write about a random act of kindness you’ve done for someone. One of the things I’ve come to love about camping is how it reminds us just how beautiful simplicity can be. No rushing around, no distractions—just God’s creation, good company, and a crackling fire beneath the stars. On one…
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Continue reading →: Small but Mighty: Learning to Ask for Help
How would you describe yourself to someone who can’t see you? You may not see me in person, but let me paint a picture of Nikki. I’m short and petite by nature—someone you might overlook in a crowded room. But don’t let my size fool you. Inside, I carry a…
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Continue reading →: Trading Tradition: From Christmas to God’s Holy Days in Nature
What traditions have you not kept that your parents had? Growing up, one tradition that always stood firm in my family was celebrating Christmas. My parents kept it faithfully every year—decorating the house with lights, putting up the tree, and piling gifts underneath it. There were stockings, hot cocoa, family…
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Continue reading →: No Dinosaurs Allowed on My Campsite, Thank You Very Much!
If you could bring back one dinosaur, which one would it be? If I could bring back one dinosaur… yeah, that’s gonna be a hard no for me. I know it sounds cool in theory—imagine the bragging rights! “Oh, you brought a kayak? I brought a triceratops.” But once you…
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Continue reading →: A Servant’s Heart and a Work in Progress
How would you describe yourself to someone? If I had to describe myself to someone, I’d say this: I am a servant to people—willing and open to be used by God to help wherever I’m needed, whether that’s lending a hand, offering a word of encouragement, listening without judgment, or…
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Continue reading →: My Go-To Comfort Food Has Changed — And It’s a Cheesy, Campfire Delight
What’s your go-to comfort food? If you had asked me a year ago what my comfort food was, I would’ve said pizza without a second thought. That warm, cheesy slice used to hit the spot every time — whether it was a movie night, a tough day, or just because.…
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