Small Ripples Make a Big Difference

Small Ripples Make a Big Difference

What happens when a single drop of water lands on the surface of a lake or pond? While small and seemingly insignificant compared to the body of water its entering, the drop has a cascading effect as it hits the surface. Starting as a small splash as the drop hits the...
Summer Rewind: Avoiding the Temptation to Give Up

Summer Rewind: Avoiding the Temptation to Give Up

Do you ever feel like giving up? I certainly do sometimes. Despite my convictions about hope, there are still moments when I feel hopeless. Having recently traveled to Nicaragua, I was reminded of some of the challenges my Nicaraguan friends face as they work to bring...
Summer Rewind: Producing Hope Overflow

Summer Rewind: Producing Hope Overflow

Does your life overflow with hope? In this week’s Summer Rewind, we will look back at a post that asked this question. Having recently returned from Nicaragua, I was reminded of this post and the truth that we all can overflow with hope. While it was originally...
Summer Rewind: Releasing Unrealized Potential

Summer Rewind: Releasing Unrealized Potential

Over the past two summers, I have shared posts from the past that I feel are relevant to today. With that in mind, I hope you enjoy this “Summer Rewind”! In this week’s Summer Rewind, we look back at a post titled Releasing Unrealized Potential. It...
Reasons to Serve This Summer

Reasons to Serve This Summer

The beginning of summer always makes me think about serving and volunteering. I think this is because volunteering opportunities have been a part of my summer for many years. From something simple such as taking an afternoon to landscape for someone who could no...