Summer speaks to us in different ways than other seasons. She says to us, “Pause, savor, feel 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
Giving Thanks for Snowcones & Sprinklers
When I was a child, summer seemed like an eternity -- one lazy day after another of sunshine and swimming and sleeping in. Now that I’m the grown-up, it seems to fly by in a flash. A few weeks of swimming lessons, baseball games, neighborhood get-togethers and BAM: Fall is here again. Every once in awhile, my Creator reminds me to slow down. He speaks to my heart: “Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 NIV I stop hurrying … [Read more...] about Giving Thanks for Snowcones & Sprinklers
Four Simple Ways to Combine Faith and Fun This Summer
What comes to mind when we hear the word “summertime?” Relaxed, balmy evenings, or longer days and a bit of a slower pace? Maybe we think of lazy, hazy days with the family vacationing at the lake or beach. Sounds like fun, right? But how can we combine those fun summer pastimes with sharing our faith? I mean, we’re already enjoying the beauty of God’s amazing creation, so what can we do to share these amazing gifts from God with our family and … [Read more...] about Four Simple Ways to Combine Faith and Fun This 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 an illuminous 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 … [Read more...] about Faith Like Fireworks
Easy Patriotic Cookies Recipe
Your weekend may be filled with family gatherings, neighborhood get-togethers, church activities, and soaking in the sun, so keep things easy with these adorable and super simple patriotic cookies! They come together in a flash. Or if you're hosting a Gathering this month, make it a treat for your guests to nibble on as they shop! Thank you to Nancy C. for making and photographing these for us! Easy Patriotic Cookies Recipe DOWNLOAD THE … [Read more...] about Easy Patriotic Cookies Recipe
6 Verses to Help You Rest this Summer
Hammock? Check. Lemonade? Check. A good book? Check. An afternoon all to yourself? Check. Mix those four ingredients together and you have a recipe for a perfect summer afternoon. So why can’t you relax? Why is your mind racing a mile a minute, as usual? What seems to be missing? There is one more secret ingredient needed for this dish and it is often overlooked - a spirit at peace. For many of us, pushing the pause button is … [Read more...] about 6 Verses to Help You Rest this Summer