Photos by Kristaps Ungurs
Ahhhhhh, exhale! Feel the wind in your hair, & the glory of our Father’s world this weekend!
The Best Ocean Photography of 2026? Be awed by God and the oceans He holds!
…thanking Jesus for the incredible world He created!
Did You Catch the Spectacular Perseid Meteor Shower? Best photos here!
you’ll have this on repeat…
As you move this weekend: The Story of the Runner Who Lived for God’s Glory
Life Feel too Uphill? Why You Need Your Own Hill People
Putting one step in front of the other … isn’t as hard when you’re with others.
When you find your Hill Party people… even the hills become places where you thank the God of the Mountains.
And there’s this unexpected way of finding your own steady rhythm… enjoying God, even through pain.
Pondering beauty this weekend, and this…
… want to come to a farm this weekend?
SOUL LEARNING for you this week:
Unshakable Faith
The Lord Is Your Inheritance
If you’re really longing to Figure Life Out
How to Have a Quiet Time in the Little Years–
… your imperfect Bible study routine is holy work
What a read!
Did you know this?
Calling all the book lovers this week:
#BetheGift
So he spent his summer break creating 3D-Printed wheelchair for toddler
And this guy gave up Hollywood, sold his mansion & Porsche, to go live with & help Cambodia’s vulnerable
BOLDNESS IN A HOSPITAL ROOM
Be the Gift: Let Your Broken Be Turned into Abundance
Something that speaks to ending loneliness this Week:
WHEN THE END FEELS NEAR, SET THE DINNER TABLE
Help Teens Navigate Real Friendship in the Social Media Age
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:
What if one simple “yes” could change generations? Ann Voskamp and Paige Allen discuss Paige’s new book,Matriarchs: What the Women of Genesis Teach Us About Our Part in God’s Story. 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)
Books from the blog this week:
And her latest book, Matriarchs, is part Bible study, part personal confession, part battle cry for every woman carrying a God-given promise she isn’t sure she’s qualified to birth. Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel, Leah—these women wandered, doubted, schemed, and strived their way toward a promise they couldn’t fully see.
And God worked through every bit of it. If you’ve ever felt like the weak link in what God is trying to do, this book was written for you.
In her new book, More Than You Can Imagine, Susie helps readers identify and overcome the lies of the enemy that keep them stuck in fear, self-protection, and unbelief. Friend, if you’ve been tempted to give up, settle small, or lose heart in the waiting, don’t miss this message. Grab a copy of More Than You Can Imagine and let Susie’s words awaken fresh faith as you discover what becomes possible when you trust what God wants to do in and through your life.
Just a little bit of garden joy this week:
Fairytale Cottage Garden Tour
For aspiring green thumbs!
Gah– so want to try this!
something for you in the kitchen this week:
Glazed French Peach Tart
Delicious Summer Baking
Am I to0 early?
So so good!
Creativity Inspo for you this week:
4 Values for a Contemplative and Creative Life
Maybe we still have time?
Ohhh! This!
Isn’t this fun?
maybe we could all make one?
What we’re listening to on the farm this week:
Touch Of Heaven
These lyrics… this weekend…
To Challenge You This Week:
Deep Dive: The Gospel, Evangelism & Making Disciples
Faith Over Comfort: Keeping an eternal perspective
Stop Playing It Safe
Good Stuff to make you smile:
Just… darling
soul-beautiful
Want to connet with Ruth & I?
September 22nd! 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?
Grab the best duo to end your summer with gratitude- Gifts and Gratitudes
AND!!! Sacred Prayer: 90 Days of Deeper Intimacy with God
I Don’t Think There is a Better Back to School Gift!
Maybe there’s a slow day, to cook harvests from the garden, & bake with apples this weekend?
and, ultimately, our heart this weekend: on repeat… exquisite
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.
