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024 – Harvest of Joy: What Hosting 50 People Taught Me About Hospitality and Grace

Last week, I hosted over 30 children for a family-friendly Halloween party at our home. 

Hosting this party reminded me that joy doesn’t come from having everything together – it comes from showing up, making space for others, and trusting that even the sticky caramel and toppled blinds point to something beautiful.

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025 – When the Table Is Bare: Three Ways to Find Hope and Provision

In the midst of the 2025 U.S. government shutdown, nearly 42 million Americans face uncertainty about their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits — a lifeline many families rely on.

As someone who grew up with moments of rationed meals and donated turkeys, I understand the fear of an empty table. But this week, I want to offer three practical, hope-filled steps — use your voice, cook simply, and grow what you can — to help you reclaim strength and possibility when provision feels uncertain.
Whether you’re adjusting to tighter grocery budgets or helping someone who is, let’s walk this path together with faith, creativity and resilience.

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021 – Hidden Work of Growth: Letting Go of “Good” For God’s Better

Sometimes growth means letting go of things that look good now so God can bring something even better later. In this week’s blog, I share how pulling up tomato plants reminded me of Mary, Hannah, Ruth, and the woman who anointed Jesus’ feet—all women who surrendered the good for God’s greater. Be encouraged to trust His plan in your own season!

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