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Raising six. Proverbs 4. Jealousy, work, and the good life.

Finding Fulfillment in Work

In exploring life’s deeper meanings, I’ve come to believe that our Creator designed us with a purpose—to find joy and fulfillment in the work we do. This perspective is rooted in my faith in God and the guidance of the…

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Release from Jealousy

As a stay-at-home dad raising six children, I’ve seen jealousy creep into our home in ways both subtle and overt. Sometimes it’s a quiet wish for the neighbor’s shiny new GMC truck—I drive the big kid transporter…

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The Schott Bros Challenge

Welcome to Schott Bros Challenge: a simple guide to the good life, your go-to resource on how to live a life filled with health, peace, and joy. This book is dedicated to individuals who want to improve their lives,…

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My Chicken Soup: Nourishment for Body and Soul

In the quiet, cold evenings of Grand Forks, North Dakota, few things bring comfort to a family like a steaming bowl of homemade chicken soup. This recipe is a personal creation born from experimentation, care, and a…

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Bipolar Hope: Personal Guide to Management

“The behaviors around bipolar are not your fault, when your brain chemistry changes you make decisions you normally would not. There is no shame, there is only hope.” — Daniel Schott Dedication To my wife, Alyssa. You…

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Just Listen Is Not Love

If you have been married more than a year, you have almost certainly heard the rule. A good husband, they say, does not try to fix what his wife is telling him. He listens. He nods. He becomes a sounding board. She…

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Raising AI-Wise Youth

Hey friend, if you are walking this parenting journey like I have, balancing tech, family, and all the beautiful chaos that comes with it, you know how fast the world changes. As a dad of six here in Grand Forks with a…

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Weakness and the Holy Spirit

Life doesn’t always feel fair. I wake up some days with a fog in my mind, my memory slipping like sand through my fingers. I try to focus, to hold a single thought steady, but it dances away, leaving me frustrated. My…

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Marriage and Spiritual Growth

The Real Key to a Lasting Bond Marriage is hard. Everyone knows it. When problems pop up—arguments, misunderstandings, or even bigger issues like trust or money troubles—people look for answers. You’ll find tons of…

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Go to bed angry. Wake up healed.

They told you never go to bed mad. So when the fight starts late, you stay in the kitchen after the kids are down and keep talking, because sleep feels like quitting. That rule sounds holy. It is costing your house.

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