Showing others that you care doesn’t always come easy. It can be simple to dream up ideas on how you’ll show your faith to those around you, but actually acting on those ideas can be intimidating or just downright scary – and sometimes you don’t even know where to begin in the first place. Showing that you care can take time, effort, and thoughtfulness because it’s a deliberate action. It can be something as simple as praying for or listening … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Show You Care During Difficult Times
Archives for July 2023
6 Truths to Remember in Seasons of Change
Life over the past few years looked pretty different from the norm for most people. Even though it was an experience unlike any other, I kept thinking about how that season reminded me of one I’d walked through before. A few years ago, I had just graduated college and took a job offer from DaySpring. Living in Arkansas placed me over 400 miles from my friends, and nearly 300 miles from family. While initially I felt a peace about my choice, … [Read more...] about 6 Truths to Remember in Seasons of Change
Enjoy Your Summer
Summer speaks to us in different ways than other seasons. She says to us, “Pause, savor, feel the warmth on your skin.” It’s easy to miss her. She’s quiet, you know. She whispers from the bright red of strawberries that kiss your lips when you taste them. She beckons from waves that stretch out along the shore like a welcoming party. She calls your name through fireflies that invite you to dance in the early dark. She’s God’s gift to us. A … [Read more...] about Enjoy Your Summer
Faith Like Fireworks
If you’ve ever watched fireworks, then you know how mesmerizing the view can be. Each tiny light makes its way into the darkness, and two perfectly-timed fuses within a shell perform their duty to create a luminous masterpiece. If the shell sits in a covered box, protected from anything that might ignite it, then the beauty it contains is never seen. The incredible vision of light it provides is, sadly, never displayed. We should have faith like … [Read more...] about Faith Like Fireworks
July Recipe: Berry Tarts
The summer months can be full of sunshine, camping, and barbecues. But don't forget to make time to spend with the friends who make life sweet. Invite a pal over for a sweet, summery dessert -- make these berry tarts by our friend Nancy! Print your free recipe card, brew the coffee, and text that friend to swing by for dessert! Read on for the recipe + styling tips for these berry tarts! BERRY TARTS DOWNLOAD THE FREE RECIPE CARD … [Read more...] about July Recipe: Berry Tarts
What Freedom Really Means
“What would you do if you won the lottery?” Researchers posed that question to 2,500 adults and among the top responses were: Purchase an RV Have a personal hairdresser (In the RV?) Hire a chauffeur (For the RV?) Thankfully there were a few more altruistic answers sprinkled in as well. But it seems humans have a fondness for spending money on themselves—and very large vehicles. The tendency to use any kind of freedom we’re … [Read more...] about What Freedom Really Means