When we think about mission trips, we often picture the ones boarding the plane, loading the vans, or stepping into unfamiliar neighborhoods to serve. They are the visible hands and feet of Jesus in that moment; but mission trips were never meant to be solo assignments. They are Kingdom partnerships. I grew up in a … Continue reading The Power of Sending
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The Essential Role of Sleep in Well-Being and Wellness
Sleep is often undervalued in today’s fast-paced world, seen as a luxury rather than a necessity. However, sleep is a critical component of our well-being and overall wellness. Far from being a passive activity, sleep is a dynamic process that affects almost every tissue and system in the body—from the brain to the heart and … Continue reading The Essential Role of Sleep in Well-Being and Wellness
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Fireflies and Better Choices for Our Families
Tonight, I saw my first fireflies of the season—flickering in the dusk like a tiny miracle. There’s something about that first flash of light that makes it feel like summer. That, and the fact that school is ending, and all over social media I see my friends' children graduating. Firefly Summer. Of course, where there … Continue reading Fireflies and Better Choices for Our Families
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Why does Springtime make me so happy?
This morning I awakened to cows in my back yard. I don't own cows. I do have a clothesline, a fence, and plants sprouting in a flower bed. This is not how I wanted to start my day. Surprisingly, however, I was able to sneak out without alerting the dogs and herded the cows out … Continue reading Why does Springtime make me so happy?
The Growing Hale 