Lessons From The Little Drummer Boy

By SWSM Staff In today’s culture, it’s surprisingly easy for Americans to settle into a comfortable mindset of materialism, subconsciously accepting the attainment of material...

The ABCs of Making Holiday Memories (Without Breaking the Bank)        

By SWSM Staff Writer It may be “the most wonderful time of the year,” but the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s aren’t all cheer....

A North Country Christmas – The Magic of the Adirondacks.

By Shane Svorec Pack your bags and don’t forget your hats, boots, and gloves; we’re heading to “North Country.” Like a scene out of a Hallmark...

7 Thoughtful Christmas Gifts for Teachers, Pastors, or Co-Workers

By Virginia Allen The idea for the perfect Christmas gift for my pastors came to me in the middle of summer. Sure, it was a...

Making Advent Meaningful

By Catherine Martinez In many ways, getting our finances in order around the holidays means going back to basics and getting to the root of...

Honoring Our Nation’s Bravest

By SWSM Staff Writer On most days of the year, the majority of Americans would probably admit that our rights and freedoms aren’t exactly...

Spice It Up This Fall With Herbs and Seasonings

By SWSM Staff Writer One of my favorite things about fall is cooking and baking with classic fall flavors like cinnamon, allspice, cloves, nutmeg, and...

“How Are You Doing, Mom?” 

Checking In a Couple of Months into the School Year By Jamie Oleka The school year starts with sharpened pencils, fresh backpacks, and the excitement of...

The Strength of Tradition: Lessons from a Farm Wife

By Elizabeth Webb I’ll never forget the first time I heard one of my friends say that their husband had made supper. Growing up, I didn’t...