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You’re personally invited to soak up God’s creation this weekend! Step into the awe and wonder of our world & marvel in the beauty of our Creator!
We could all use a little joy this week — thanking Jesus for the incredible world He created!
THIS Is the African Safari to Go On
OH wow!!
You will not believe your eyes! Award-winning images of His heavens!

Love this tradition!
Exhale here on a quiet summer on the farm
SOUL LEARNING to add to your summer rhythms:
MAEWYN’S MOUNTAIN: LEARNING TO PRAY WITH YOUR WHOLE LIFE

Because life is about God. Really.

Boasting in the Cross
The Church Shouldn’t Have to Make You Say Hello
Friends, this one is so so convicting!

#BeTheGift & Care & Give it Forward
WOW! This is beautiful…

SATURDAY SERVE DAYS #BeTheGIFT

Calling all the book lovers this week:
The way to my heart & a sign of summer- my book recommendations for you!
I’ve collected some of my book picks for you:

Wanna check out our BellTower Stories Collection?
Here’s the newest conversation in our collection:
Can you still believe God is good when healing doesn’t come? If you’ve been carrying chronic pain, uncertainty, or fear about the future, these words from Glenna Marshall feel like a deep breath, as Ann and Glenna discuss Glenna’s new book, Praying in Pain. Come join us in BellTower Stories, up in the 1896 bell tower our little Village Table church, as “the bells are the voice of the church, with tones that touch and search.” (Longfellow)

A resource for you this week:
Biographies for Kids- Do Great Things for God
Something to inspire your summer hospitality:
Peach Sheet Cake with Brown Butter Frosting

The Grace and Gumption of Hospitality—Kate Gaston

Creativity Inspo for you this week:
The Story of a Garden
Lake Reflections
What we’re listening to on the farm this week:
“Not Alone” from Sight & Sound Theatres
Give Thanks to Him with Us?
A bit of Wonder and Glory this week:
regardless of some of the details of the commentary, the wonder of these hummingbirds leaves us in awe of God!
To Stir Your Heart this week:
Strangers no more

WHAT I MISS MOST IN THE SPIRITUAL FORMATION CONVERSATION
Offering a deeply held personal conviction to other Christ-followers

How Do I get the Most from My Pastor’s Sermons?

The Mistake Most Christians Make When Reading the Bible
LABELS – WHAT DO WE DO WITH THEM?

Good Stuff to make you smile:
Southern California?!?
September 26th! Come join us!

Indiana? Kentucky? Ohio? Coming your way!

Mark your calendars for 2027!
This summer, maybe you need something to keep you pointed toward all of the blessings Jesus has given you?
Start your own gratitude list with Gifts and Gratitudes: A Year of One Thousand Gifts: Sale $8

A Daily Reminder to spread Joy!

Slip to a slow Cottage this weekend?
and linger here in His care…
That’s all for this weekend, friends.
Go slow. Be God-struck. Grant grace. Live Truth.
Give Thanks. Love well. Re – joy, re- joy, ‘re- joys’ again
Share Whatever Is Good.
No matter what this weekend holds for you, may it remind you of the steady love of our Abba Father — the One who keeps tending hearts with such gentleness and care.





















