The Love Offering Guest Blog Series Archives - Page 16 of 36

The Secret to the Best Summer Ever by Liz LaVoie

Jul 20, 2023

Summer is an interesting season, to say the least. For some, the workload slows down, the office gets quieter, school is out, carpool lanes shut down for the season, vacations begin, and all is well. On the other hand, some individuals and families want to maximize the ‘slower season’ by scheduling appointments to the doctor and DIY house projects. Their calendar quickly fills up with weddings, pool parties, trips, and other social events and activities.

S5E28 Show Notes: A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way with Victoria Duerstock

Jul 18, 2023

Does what we do really matter? Can one person make a difference?

When we live intentionally, our choices impact every aspect of our lives. With that purposeful perception comes the conviction that jobs, homes, lifestyles, and hobbies can and should be leveraged to their full potential and for a greater purpose than our own comfort.

The Blessing of Spiritual Mothers by Araceli (Sally) Cardenas

Jul 13, 2023

When I’m with a group of women, I dread one question: “Do you have…”? I know what’s coming before they finish. It’s a question that stings the most, one I’d like to dodge, skip, or pretend I didn’t hear. For women yearning for motherhood, this is a loaded question that can stir emotions that bring you to your knees. Especially if you’re longing for a child, hoping and praying this will be the month, or you mourn the loss of a child.

The Gift of Bearing Another’s Burden in Death by Jessica L. Peck

Jul 6, 2023

My grandfather was dying. As I raced to catch a late-night flight from Florida to my home in Houston, my mind flooded with memories of this man I had called Paw-Paw for nearly half a century.

Want To Be Contagious? Simply Smile by Tiffany Jo Baker

Jun 29, 2023

It was 4:34 AM, and I still couldn’t sleep. I grabbed the phone from my bedside, started scrolling, and soon found myself watching a series of videos on social media. The baby laughing at his daddy pretending to sneeze; the toddler strutting about after putting on her mother’s makeup; and the twin infants snuggled up next to each other, holding hands.