Ahhhhhh, exhale! Long weekend to linger & behold the beauty of our Father’s world!
In Complete Awe of the Beautiful World Our God Created
This is Our Father’s World!
On repeat over here!
Post of the Week: A Ground Zero of Love: 25 Years After the Towers Fell
You feel it too? Like too many things are falling apart, all the things that held us together are straining?
Then this is really for you and me both.
“I spent 10 days scouting and waiting”
Cozy Fall Baking Day
Amazing!! I’m in Awe!
SOUL LEARNING for you this week:
Am I missing out on the abundant life?
THE PRAYER THAT DIDN’T TAKE: A FAITH THAT DOES
The Evidence of a Spirit-Filled Life | Francis Chan
Practicing Gratitude
A resource for you heading into fall:
The Biggest Story Scripture Journals for Kids
The Biggest Story Scripture Journal for Kids is designed to cultivate thoughtful engagement with Scripture early in life. It features the full ESV text of a book of the Bible alongside creative journaling prompts and generous space for writing and drawing, inviting kids to reflect upon the text as they read. Book introductions, keyword definitions, and links to story videos offer additional ways for kids to better understand and engage with Scripture.
Wanna check out our BellTower Stories Collection?
Here’s the newest conversations in our collection:
How do you heal without letting your past define your future? Ann Voskamp and Dr. Derwin Gray discuss his new book, It’s Time to Heal. 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)
To deepen our connection this week:
By Way of Questions
Sharing Jesus, Spiritual Rhythms & Real Relationships
want to read more? best book recommendations
I’ve collected some of my book picks for you:
Books from the blog this week:
There are seasons when praise rises naturally from our hearts, and seasons when it feels like a sacrifice. In A Sacrifice of Praise and Thanksgiving, Wendy Speake gently walks readers through thirty days of Scripture, personal stories, and biblical encouragement to help them rediscover the joy of praising God not only for what He does, but for who He is. Whether you’re carrying grief, disappointment, uncertainty, or simply longing to draw closer to the Lord, this devotional offers a practical and hope-filled invitation to lift your eyes again.
In It’s Time To Heal: Four God-Given Steps to Restore What Life Has Shattered, Dr. Gray offers more than encouragement. He offers a practical, gospel-centered pathwaytoward emotional, relational, and spiritual healing. Combining rich biblical theology with insights from trauma research and neuroscience, this hope-filled guide helps readers move from shame to grace, from surviving to flourishing, and from brokenness to becoming more like Christ.
something for you in the kitchen this week:
The BEST Pumpkin Scones
OHH! They are so cute!
So fun!
Looks amazing!
Soup of the week!
Creativity Inspo for you this week:
150-Year-Old Englishman Manor Renovation in Iowa
You Might Not Think You Like It
So fun for this fall!
YESS!
Darling!!
What we’re listening to on the farm this week:
Run To The Father
Thank You Jesus for the Blood
To Challenge You This Week:
Learning How to Think
Staying Faithful When the Work Is Slow and Hard
What “It Is Finished” Actually Means for Your Life and Identity
Good Stuff to make you smile:
Tearing up watching this one…
How cute are they?!
THE BEST!
It’s almost here!! Want to connet with Ruth & I?
September 22nd! Come join us!
My California Friends!! Join us September 26th!
Nashville! October 16-17th!
I think headed into fall, we all need something to keep us pointed toward all of the blessings Jesus has given us?
One Thousand Gifts: Stock up for gifts: Just $14
Loved to Life: A 40-Day Pilgrimage with Love Himself That Will Change Your Life
The Best Little Pocket Prayers as We Move into a New Season
Cozy Autumn Days
The Mundane Moments Matter Too
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.
