After 26 years of marriage, I’ve learned that lasting love is built through simple daily choices: putting each other first, staying together through difficult seasons, speaking words of love and forgiveness, and cherishing the little things.

Life moves quickly, and it is easy to overlook the little things that bring us joy. Dianne shares some of the simple, everyday moments filling her soul this summer, from fresh garden produce and flowers to meaningful conversations, good books, exercise, and more.

Homelessness can be a very real possibility for veterans struggling to find stable housing and meet basic needs. This month’s Our Monthly Resolution highlights the Wayne D. Horner Memorial Veterans Stand Down and the community working to support veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

When real life happens, our carefully made plans can change in an instant. Dianne reflects on grief, unexpected loss, and the importance of putting on our own “oxygen mask” while trusting Jesus to walk with us through difficult seasons.

Truth? Some days just feel a bit more fulfilling than others. There are days when a surprise visit or an extended visit or even a short visit feel SO. GOOD. It is a good day when we feel like we have made just a tiny bit of difference. When we feel like we touched some person’s life. Connected with a person on a deeper level than, “How are you today?” Maybe it’s a short conversation. A small interaction. A seemingly anonymous moment that melts another person’s heart.