Jan 10, 2018 | Community Life
My husband and I share the spiritual gift of hospitality. We love hosting and serving our community by creating a secondary home of belonging, grace, truth and God’s love. Yet, we also feel called to serve the community at large. And so we thought, how could we...
Jan 2, 2018 | Community Life
The foundation for healthy community is a consistent practice of reading and studying God’s Word. As a life-long journal user, I am constantly looking for new products to keep my bible study and my journaling fresh (sometimes we need to switch things up so our...
Jan 1, 2018 | Community Life
Nothing ever happens by chance and community is no exception. It’s a new year and there are new opportunities to be intentional with your community. Want to see your friendships flourish this year? Want to finally step out of your comfort zone and get vulnerable...
Nov 16, 2017 | Community Life
This holiday season, purchase with a purpose by giving gifts that give back. Not only do the following companies make incredible products that will charm your family and friends, but they also support a variety of different causes. May your gifts inspire cheer and...
Aug 1, 2017 | Community Life, Table Traditions
The Supper Club tradition is quickly fading away and in its place we have turned to quiet Sunday evenings of Netflix and take out. This isn’t all bad but, what happened to slower Sunday evenings gathering around the table with our loved ones? When I met Lumitory, a...
Jun 20, 2017 | Community Life
If you have always wanted a chance to pick my brain about friendship, now you can! As a Radiant columnist, I had the opportunity to talk all things FRIENDSHIP on the Radiant Podcast! Friendship is one of my favorite topics because we each have a unique opportunity to...
Apr 10, 2017 | Community Life
Most Christians have heard of the term “spiritual discipline” which usually conjures up thoughts of hours alone meditating on Scripture and praying. Growing up, I had a Sunday School teacher who would call my house in the middle of the week to ask how my Bible...
Apr 6, 2017 | Community Life
It was silent for a moment. Then a woman from my small group responded, “That’s why you probably don’t have many friends.” She was frank. To the point. And a little harsh. The conversation was interrupted by the leader pointing us to the next question. My jaw hung...
Feb 7, 2017 | Community Life, Inspiring Innovators
Grace Lane Smith, a full-time artist, brings joy to the walls of homes everywhere. She married her best friend and moved to the Maritimes of Canada, which is a dream come true for her. We have yet to meet in person, but Grace is a huge advocate for women supporting...
Feb 3, 2017 | Community Life
“It is when we are most lost that we sometimes find our truest friends.” –Brothers Grimm, Snow White My junior year at college was a mixed bag of lots of good community but, little connection. If you saw me around campus you probably thought: “That girl has it...
Jan 30, 2017 | Community Life
Before 10am there are already a list of things telling me I’m not enough. I am behind on laundry, I did not meet a work deadline and I choose to eat a donut rather than avocado toast for breakfast. To turn my insufficiencies around, I try harder. I people please. I...
Jan 24, 2017 | Community Life, Inspiring Innovators
Homes are a shelter for our families, a gathering place for our communities and if you’re Jen Homer, a warm meal for the Seattle Seahawks. Wife, mom, and lifestyle blogger, Jen loves God by loving others in her home. She shares with us about praying over her...
