Do you need to work harder? Do you need to rest more? What shapes your ideas about work? What if you could redeem hustle for God’s glory? These are just a few of the questions Crystal Stine is tackling in her newly-released book, Holy Hustle. Crystal presents a challenging and refreshing examination of the roles of work and rest in our lives. [...] Keep Reading
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Facing transitions: How to grow resilient kids in a changing world
One summer I planted a backyard garden with tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini and eggplant. A friend helped me construct a raised wooden box for our plants. The kids and I watched the baby plants push through the soil and stretch toward the sky. We enlisted my dad to help us water the garden while we were gone on a trip. After two weeks away, we [...] Keep Reading
Building community in the kitchen: The secret is in the sauce (and three recipes!)
Cooking has always been a place of creativity, community and comfort for me. I grew up in the kitchen stirring sauces with my mama, kneading dough with my Italian Nana, and rolling lumpia egg rolls with my Filipino grandma. As an adult, I have gathered many friends and family members in my kitchen to cook together. When I was a young married [...] Keep Reading