This week marks the first week of fall. To celebrate the new season, I started thinking about what's giving me surprising joy.

Where do you go when you need to shut out the world for a little while? Here's my hammock story - hope it invites you to consider rest too.

My dad loved a good "trunk picnic" - here's a sweet story and invitation to adopt a "picnic attitude" for life.

Are you in need of a little calm? Me too. Sharing 5 calming end-of-summer treats for both of us. Your welcome.

I love the back-to-school season. Here are a few of my favorite encouraging thoughts for the year ahead.

Summer's winding down and I'm in need of a cheer-up this week. Sharing 5 things that brought a smile to my face.

My friend Judy dreams of a yellow-doored cottage for her son. Her inspiration encouraged me to carry a yellow-doored attitude in my heart.

Summer is perfect for falling in love. Here are my 3 little summer loves or what my heart is into this season.

Summer 2022 will only come this way once! What memories are you capturing? Here's a few of my favorite summer snapshots so far.

What are your best summer memories from childhood? Here are my favorites from my ten-year-old self. Pardon the hair.

What are you reading? This summer is your invitation to explore a curiosity in great books.

Instead of asking, "what do you want to do this summer?" - I was challenged to go deeper. Here's my story.

Three fun treats to kick off your 2022 summer season.

What are some of the best decisions you've made? Here are my favorite three so far.

My friend Shelly prays big fat prayers. After spending time with her, I'm reminded that God likes it when we pray big.

This end of the school year always invites me to ask "what did I learn this year?" Three favorite posts share some highlights.

Where are your feet taking you today? Here's my story of being up to good wherever my feet fall.

Here's my favorite "Get Pumped for Easter" playlist -- sure to get you inspired for Sunday.

Golf gives me more than just a chance to play. Here's what I'm learning about how golf makes me a better human.

Most of my days feel like I'm pressing and striving. Here's my story of how resting first allows me to be up to good for God.