May 26, 2016 | Community Life
When people say that social media connects us, I am usually a doubter. It typically just feeds into my procastination. Yet, on one fateful day, twitter happened to connect me with one of the most brilliant women–Amy Lively! I had read her book, How to Love Your...
May 18, 2016 | Community Life
Even though I may live far from some of my favorite people, I still try my best to stay connected. Seven years ago, I set a goal to write one letter a week to someone I love because who doesn’t want to open something in the mail other than bills and ads. This weekly...
May 4, 2016 | Community Life
The title alone, Breaking Busy, by Alli Worthington is enough reason for us all to pick up this book and put down whatever tool of distraction we’re using. I’m talking to you Netflix. I have always been a planner and a connector; filling my days with all sorts of...
Apr 25, 2016 | Community Life
Two weeks before I left my hometown in Kansas for college in California, I met a young college girl named Missy at a summer Christian camp. She attended the University of Kansas and was known for having the gift of immediately befriending people. I had heard about her...
Apr 18, 2016 | Community Life, Inspiring Innovators
Creatively solving the problem: How will I ever fund my mission trip? I know you originally made the rings to fund a mission trip, but how did the idea originate? Why use rings? I was intimidated by the thought of raising $16,000 for The World Race (an 11 month...
Apr 4, 2016 | Community Life, Inspiring Innovators
Hand Mined. Hand Made. Tell us about your product. The jewelry that I make consists of raw Quartz and Quartz crystal that I have mined from the Quartz mines in the Ouachita Mountains here in Arkansas. My hands are the first to touch them since creation! How...
Feb 19, 2016 | Community Life
I hate the moment when I am driving out of my garage, have turned onto the main road headed toward my busy day, and realize I forgot to put deodorant on. If I am not reminded by my mental checklist of morning to-dos, I am quickly reminded a few hours later when I get...
