"The grass is always greener..." We’ve all heard the phrase, and if we're honest, most of us have felt it, too. 🌿In today’s edition of our Summer Sampler blog series, writer Aimee Dirkx opens up about her own long-running battle with comparison and envy — and how it secretly robbed her of joy, peace, and contentment. From moving across the country to dealing with a severe back injury, God used the shifting seasons of her life to teach her a profound truth from 1 Timothy 6:6: “Godliness with contentment is great gain.” Discover how shifting her focus toward daily, intentional gratitude completely transformed her heart posture — and how it can do the same for you!

Have you ever struggled with the comparison trap? How do you practice contentment in a world that always wants "more"? Let us know in the comments! 👇

"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.

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.