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Girls
In my new life, I’m a much better mother than I ever would have been.
Sep 3, 20245 min read


Without Me
It will continue to change my life. And by the grace of God, the lives of others.
Aug 19, 20245 min read


Bridge Over Troubled Water
If you know me or follow my social media, then you know I believe that every single thing that comes out of Kate Bowler’s mouth is...
Jun 10, 20245 min read


Unwritten
That’s possibly why I feel so pulled to mark my anniversary of AE symptom and seizure free on May 26th by climbing.
May 28, 20244 min read


Walking on Sunshine
“Summer’s coming.” I’ve been repeating this to myself quite a bit over the past two months. Summer is coming. Realistically speaking....
May 1, 20244 min read


Are You Ready?
It’s hard to represent a story that was a lifetime in the making, in one small 9ish by 6ish inch dimension, that’s made even tinier online.
Apr 25, 20244 min read


The River
Phill was the bravest, humblest, SuRvivor, Recoverer, and Rebuilder I’ll ever know.
Apr 2, 20248 min read


Cover of the Rolling Stone
At my “premier” event where I debuted my “TED Talk” in front of a full crowd at our local state college, during the Q and A, one woman...
Mar 19, 20244 min read


2024 Bismarck Brain Walk Success!
On Feb 22nd, 2024, brain walkers gathered in a sea of red to participate in the 5th Annual Bismarck Brain Walk. And boy oh boy, did they...
Mar 7, 20241 min read


Save Us All
One of the most meaningful things I’ve ever heard came from my friend Becky’s funeral last fall. (I wrote about Becky when I took her to...
Feb 27, 20245 min read


Jackie on CBS's Studio 701
Jackie recently appeared on the local CBS station's Studio 701 with her dear old friend, Amber Schatz. She promoted the 5th annual...
Feb 27, 20241 min read


2024 Bismarck Brain Walk
Grab your red #StebbinsStrong shirts and walking shoes, and get ready to Brain Walk! If you can believe it (I can't) it's time for the...
Feb 16, 20242 min read


Blessed
On Saturday it hit me. Like it really hit me. When Sean said, “It’s this weekend.” And I said, “My birthday is this weekend?!?”...
Jan 30, 20245 min read


A New Day Has Come
I love the pictures of sixteen-year-olds when they’re happiest. And when they feel like life is just beginning. We’ve all seen it on our...
Jan 9, 20244 min read


Step Into Christmas
I still listen to the radio when I’m driving our kid car. So yip, this is me over here, listening to the radio while cruising (and no,...
Dec 12, 20235 min read


Over the River and Through the Woods
Last Sunday evening, our church hosted turkey bingo. One of my favorite childhood memories is playing church bingo when my Grandpa Allen...
Nov 22, 20233 min read


Heads Carolina Tails California
My first memorable hot-headed experience was in fourth grade basketball. It was my first year of playing organized ball and I snapped at...
Nov 7, 20235 min read


Blank Space
While out of town to give a speech, I met an old friend, Peter. He’s truly one of my all-time favorite lawyers and a dear friend. We...
Oct 9, 20235 min read


UNWILLABLE soundtrack
JM Stebbins friends, this is one of the most fun things to happen since Elton John called me with those VIP passes to the Farewell tour...
Oct 5, 20231 min read


WDAZ TV News Story
ICYMI: Kevin Wallevand at WDAZ ABC in Fargo, North Dakota, and his cameraman, Ryan, did a magnificent job telling my autoimmune...
Sep 26, 20231 min read
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