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Summer Sampler: Lemonade in the Hands of Jesus
"When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." We all know the saying, but how do we actually do it when life gets heavy?
In today’s Summer Sampler feature, Abigail Chrisicos shares her personal journey of navigating a difficult autoimmune diagnosis. Instead of letting a bitter season harden her heart, she invited God into her pain. The result? A deeper, sweeter intimacy with Christ than she had ever experienced before. 🙌
Whether you are lounging by the pool or walking through a season of quiet suffering, remember that God is actively working all things together for your good (Romans 8:28). He is ready to turn life's sour moments into something refreshing.
Summer Sampler: You Can’t Trust What You Don’t Know
Why do children leap into their father's arms without fear? Because they know him. In our latest Summer Sampler post, Sharon Gamble shares how deep intimacy with Christ fuels absolute trust, even through her husband's current battle with brain cancer.
Summer Sampler: The Value of Story
What happens when life takes an unexpected hairpin curve? By Design’s Executive Director, Kim Findlay, shares her personal journey through loss and restoration, reflecting on how God weaves threads of hope through our darkest chapters. No matter what chapter of life you are writing today, your story matters to God and to this community.
5 Tips for InTENTional Living
Growing up, my younger brother, sister, and I made the coolest living room tents. Couch cushions, pillows, blankets, heavy books, the coffee table, and every chair we could take by eminent domain were brought for the building of these subcommunities. As the oldest city planner, I calculated the most efficient placement of the tallest pieces of furniture for maximum living space. We brought in amenities such as snacks, flashlights, and books, and we visited each other’s caves by wriggling our little bodies forward on the carpet like worms with elbows. The quality of life in these spacious tent cities was ranked very high, often attracting