With school, work, and projects picking up again after the summer, the daily demands of our busy schedules (even if they're only full of virtual meetings and events) can be high. While the return to routine is a seasonal necessity of life, it’s easy to slip into an overload mode without realizing it. How can we enjoy having a full plate without feeling overwhelmed? Today I wanted to share 3 tips for how to manage a busy life. When our hearts are … [Read more...] about Infusing Faith in a Busy Life
6 Awesome Teacher Gift Ideas
Remember that one teacher who truly invested in you? Maybe they encouraged you to reach your full potential, helped you through a rough time, or inspired you to be a better person? And, because of their actions years ago, you now have a genuine, heartfelt appreciation for them and the role they played in your life. It is because of this experience that we can truly treasure the teachers who love our children. Let's reach out to the ones who … [Read more...] about 6 Awesome Teacher Gift Ideas
Caramel Apple Dip
Anyone else out there craving cooler weather? We’re finally starting to get some relief from the heat in Arkansas, and we’re ready for it! That’s why this recipe from Nancy C. got us excited; who doesn’t immediately think "fall!" when they think of caramel apples?! Nancy, you always give us the right recipes right on time. Thank you for sharing this with us! CARAMEL APPLE DIP Download the free recipe card here! Prep Time: 25 min Bake … [Read more...] about Caramel Apple Dip
Great Hostess Gifts for the Fall Season
Cozy sweaters, beautiful leaves, football, and pumpkins everywhere—there are lots of reasons to love fall! The season brings with it so many fun reasons to gather such as fall festivals, bonfires and Thanksgiving celebrations (just to name a few). These gatherings are a great opportunity to show your appreciation with a meaningful, inspirational hostess gift. To take the guess work and stress out of finding the perfect gift, we’ve come up with a … [Read more...] about Great Hostess Gifts for the Fall Season
A Prayer for Teachers
Teachers make a lasting difference for generations to come. Most likely, you’re able to look back with fondness for a particular teacher who encouraged you to dream big or helped you hone a specific skill. Perhaps your favorite teacher gently supported you as you struggled to grasp a certain concept and then cheered wildly for you when it finally ‘clicked.’ In many ways, teachers are a bright light, a friendly face, and a gentle guide. Day in … [Read more...] about A Prayer for Teachers
The Need to Lead
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. Hebrews 12:1 NLT Which would you rather be, a leader or a follower? Most people would say they want to be a leader because leading seems much more important. And following sounds so … [Read more...] about The Need to Lead