10 Ideas for Creating Lasting Summer Memories without Breaking the Bank
“It was you who set all the boundaries of the earth; you made both summer and winter.” Psalm 74:17 By: Melissa Bell I had high hopes for this summer, dreaming of a warm ocean breeze with the waves lapping at my toes. But, with the cost of living on the...
Finding the Father Your Heart Needs
This weekend many will celebrate Father’s Day with gifts, meals, and meaningful moments. But for others, this day stirs up pain and perhaps memories of a father who was or is absent, abusive, indifferent, or maybe no longer alive. If that’s you, you’re not alone. And...
Hospitality Is Not a Pinterest Project
Hospitality Is Not a Pinterest Project It Doesn’t Have to Be Perfect to Be Powerful “Practice hospitality.” Romans 12:13 I used to think hospitality was reserved for those who seemed to always have it all together. And I certainly didn’t see myself as one...
Reflections on Memorial Day
For those who have never served in the military, Memorial Day might feel more like a long weekend or a much-needed extra day off than its intended purpose. Memorial Day is a solemn day of remembrance for the men and women of the U.S. military who have died while...
Celebrating the Women Who Have Shaped Us
As we approach Mother’s Day, my heart is filled with gratitude. I think not only of my wonderful mother, but also of the other women who have made significant differences in my life — the ones who inspired, encouraged, and believed in me when I wasn’t sure I could...