Gather: Welcome to Your Slow Lane, Make an Analog Tote, Book Recommendations & my GIVEAWAY Reveal!

Encouragment for Every Reason & Season

Picture Credit: Southern Living Magazine

AS AMERICA celebrates its 250th Birthday, we're reminded of God's blessings on our nation, at its birth, and now. Gratitude for our freedoms turns our hearts to God, trusting Him to continue to light our path and guide us. As we do, I invite you to join me this summer in stepping back, slowing down and taking the time for reflection, prayer, worship, creativity and rest. Reduce your screen time for a simpler time to pause, to listen and to hear the Savior calling you to Himself. That's the voice we want to be able to hear clearly above all others.

"Be still and know that I am God."

Psalm 46:10

Many people feel overwhelmed by constant digital noise and are turning to analog living. Which is an intentional slow pause. Click here for your summer road map to lingering in the loveliness of God's presence and being still, by design. Welcome to your slow lane.

"Linger in the loveliness of God's presence;

some blessings are only noticed by those who stay a little longer."

A Home to Keep: DIY! No Need to Hurry Analog Tote

Create Your Own Analog Tote

Remember the days you'd sit and wait for an appointment and grab a magazine to pass the time? Today we pull out our phones. Instead of taking the digital route bring with you an Analog Tote and enjoy a quiet moment. Author Karen Ehman shares, "Select a tote bag. Leather, canvas or corduroy work well. You could also find a fun vintage basket. Add anything that can be done with out an electric device." I thought you'd like to make this cute tote made out of a placemat! Click here for easy directions (and more analog ideas) to make your own analog tote.

Bound to Please: BOOK RECOMMENDATION!

"This summer, trade a little screen time for story time

and see where a good book will take you"

Remember those long summer days when time seemed endless? Well it's the perfect time to explore distant lands, solve mysteries, fall in love with unforgettable characters and rediscover the joy of reading. Click here for three great book reviews.

"Let the season unfold one page at a time."

GIVEAWAY REVEAL

Thanks to everyone who participated in my GIVEAWAY, your engagement is so enjoyable. Instead of just 1 Drawstring Bucket Handbag I have 2 to send out! I am so grateful for each of you and for the community God continues to build here. Whether you win or not, I pray you leave encouraged, knowing that God is faithfully working in each of our lives.

Congratulations to our winners:

Kari W.

Janie A.

Enjoy the summer and let's give our hearts to waiting long on Him

in anticipation of the wonders He will unfold for us.

From my home to yours, Linda