The Good Fight: Find the Narrow Gate
Faith, Family Kari Reents Faith, Family Kari Reents

The Good Fight: Find the Narrow Gate

In the end, we are all remembered for something. When your race is over, what will your life represent? Are you fighting to find the narrow gate, or just letting time pass you by? If procrastination is the name of the game when it comes to your faith, this blog is for you.

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Finding Your Life Purpose
Faith, Family, Wealth Samantha Weishaar Faith, Family, Wealth Samantha Weishaar

Finding Your Life Purpose

What’s your life really about? In this guest post by Samantha Weishaar, she shares a few questions that helped her reconnect with purpose—and why sometimes the answer is found in what you used to love, not something new.

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Ten Years Gone
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Ten Years Gone

What mattered most one decade ago? Did your dreams unfold the way you hoped—or did fear take the lead? It’s easy to become consumed by what might happen next and lose our trust in the One who already knows the ending. In this blog, I share a personal story about anxiety and what it took for God to get my attention.

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The Matriarch Comeback
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The Matriarch Comeback

Somewhere along the way, we were told being present at home wasn’t enough—that our worth was found elsewhere. The role of the matriarch is sacred, powerful, and desperately needed. It’s time to reclaim it.

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Midway There: The Revival and Survival of the Midway Theater
Faith, Family, Rural Life, Entrepreneurship Kari Reents Faith, Family, Rural Life, Entrepreneurship Kari Reents

Midway There: The Revival and Survival of the Midway Theater

This blog shares the story of the Midway Theater—its rich past, its current struggle, and how we can help secure its future for generations to come. This story has been on my heart for over a year, and I’m grateful to finally share it. I hope you’ll take time to read it and pass it along to others.

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Behind the Brand
Faith, Family, Rural Life Kari Reents Faith, Family, Rural Life Kari Reents

Behind the Brand

The Cross Spears brand has been part of my family for four generations, symbolizing more than cattle—it represents our story, our faith, and the grit it takes to live this life. It’s a reminder that our agricultural heritage is about more than land; it’s about the values we carry forward.

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Are You Ready for Easter?
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Are You Ready for Easter?

While standing in the checkout line, a lady asked my son, “Are you ready for Easter? What is the Easter Bunny going to bring you?” He just stared at her—completely blank. I could tell he was genuinely confused, thinking, “The Easter Bunny is supposed to bring me something?” It struck me —have we made so much room for the Easter Bunny that we’ve crowded out the cross? In all the excitement of eggs and candy, we tend to lose focus on the real reason we celebrate: the greatest act of love of all time.

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Embrace the Process: Where is God Leading You?
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Embrace the Process: Where is God Leading You?

I recently shared this message at a women’s retreat and felt led to pass it along here. It’s a reminder we all need: true success isn’t just about reaching a goal—it’s about who we become along the way. God works in the waiting, the struggle, and the small steps of obedience.

If you’re feeling stuck or discouraged, I pray this encourages you. Take a moment to read—and let it remind you to embrace the process you are in today.

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