Dave and I just kicked off a month-long adventure to Alaska! I’ll be sure to share some pictures soon—there’s so much beauty to soak in up here. 🌲🐻

We love traveling, meeting new people, and collecting stories wherever we go. It’s one of my favorite parts of these getaways—God has a way of surprising us through the people we cross paths with.

When we get back, it’ll already be time to turn our minds toward fall. Hard to believe, isn’t it?

How do you hope to spend these last sweet weeks of summer?

Consider

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Watch your inbox for more details—this early bird pricing is only good through August 1, 2025.

Reflect

The other day, during a warm and sticky Lyft ride, the driver shared a little gem when we were talking about the muggy weather:

“Why complain about something you can’t change? If you can change it, do. Otherwise, find a way to work with it.”

“That’ll preach,” as my dad used to say.

His comment reminded me of this truth:

“Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone.” — Colossians 4:6

I don’t know that driver’s faith story, but God used him to remind me how powerful our words are. They can bring life or death, hope or hurt, courage or discouragement.

Oh, how I pray daily for lifegiving words—and for grace to confess the careless ones that slip out and wound.

🙏🏻 May I pray for you?

Dear God, use someone’s words to breathe life into Reader today. Thank You for giving us Your Word in the Bible—faithful and true. As Reader opens Your Word, show her any thoughts or beliefs that don’t line up with Your truth. Help her believe what You say and act on it with courage. If Reader needs a gentle nudge to take the next brave step toward healing from betrayal trauma, please give her Your peace and strength today. Thank You for never leaving Reader alone. Amen.