Kara Bettin VerHage

mom to an amazing 9yo | introvert | pastor @GenesisChurchMN | wife of a board game hoarder | seeker of wonder & beauty | 1w2 | recovering "gifted kid" | she/her

[Kara Bettin VerHage @karabv]

@Mom_of_Catan Right?!?

[Kara Bettin VerHage @karabv]

@clhubes Kid & adult ate the same, but this was white Midwestern 80s and 90s cuisine so even if you didn’t like the hot dish, you knew there was jello and bread with butter to fill you up.

[Kara Bettin VerHage @karabv]

@clhubes We ate what was served or were told to make a ‘jam sandwich’. Ate most meals together, but 1x/week my parents would eat dinner after we were in bed & it was always pizza or steak. The smell would waft into our bedrooms & I was jealous bc we likely had hamburger helper for supper

[Kara Bettin VerHage @karabv]

@JBsTwoCents We did $50/teacher for preschool. Now for public school we have a district limit $5 per teacher. So now we give based on teacher interest (yeti mug+coffee gift card for the teacher I know loves coffee or a gift card for a restaurant or bookstore) & always a handwritten note.

[Kara Bettin VerHage @karabv]

@zillowgonewild The basement space where people actually live is depressing.

[Kara Bettin VerHage @karabv]

did you know in MN you can get free tests every month while supplies last? holidays are coming up: do yourself, friends + family a favor and test: https://t.co/573ktWtdDi

[Kara Bettin VerHage @karabv]

@Mom_of_Catan That would be so amazing! We’re going to brave the big concert vibe to see them in August at Target Field #doihavetostandupthewholetime

[Midwest vs. The Rest @midwestern_ope]

Midwestern Units of Measurement:

Next door = 500 feet - 3 miles
A couple minutes away = 5-10 miles
Up North= hand gesture north-ish
Just up the road = 10-20 miles
Not too far = 45 minutes
A lil’ ways = over an hour
Pretty good drive = 2 hours+
Drive down there = literally anywhere

[Kara Bettin VerHage @karabv]

@schlazor I think “no one will try and trick you into joining anything or hating anyone” should be our slogan for tshirts!

[Unvirtuous Abbey @UnvirtuousAbbey]

Actual photo of the Holy Spirit reminding you to be gentle with yourself.

[Evolving Faith @EvolvFaith]

“Creation is crooked: the snaking branches of trees, the ragged edges of maple leaves. Creation is vibrantly crooked. The canvas of creation is wild, unruly, and exquisitely messy." - Dr. Amy Kenny at #EvolvingFaith2023

[Kara Bettin VerHage @karabv]

This phrase might just be my next tattoo!

[Evolving Faith @EvolvFaith]

"Lost is a place too." - Paula Stone Williams at #EvolvingFaith2023

[Evolving Faith @EvolvFaith]

"Women have been bearing witness to resurrection for a very long time." - Dr. Wil Gafney (@WilGafney) at #EvolvingFaith2023

[Evolving Faith @EvolvFaith]

.@osheta opened up our time with a gorgeous blessing 💛 #EvolvingFaith2023

[Kara Bettin VerHage @karabv]

@CheyCab Twizzler Nibs and sharpies.

[Kara Bettin VerHage @karabv]

@CheyCab Unfortunately this is a common sight at my closest Target. We used to shop almost solely there and in the last few years I don’t count on them to have anything I need.

[Midwest vs. The Rest @midwestern_ope]

*drops below 80°*

Midwesterners:

[Kara Bettin VerHage @karabv]

Minnesota friends: Get your free Covid tests https://t.co/xjYukTv219

[Kara Bettin VerHage @karabv]

@_AudreyKennedy Definitely my fav food at the fair now!