Summer

The joys of summer are many, from beach or poolside fun to outdoor exploration to backyard barbeques and vacations with loved ones. Soak up summer!

A Prayer for July

Let this prayer motivate and inspire you during those long, summer days.

The critters who raided my fruit trees got on my nerves…until I remembered that we’re all just hungry mammals in search of some sweetness.

Gratitude for soft wind and waves and sea-green water—and one more ear of fresh corn.

Get the most out of a day filled with sand and surf.

A wedge of watermelon can’t be beat, but try these other ideas to work this hydrating summer fruit onto your plate in new ways.

Whether your travels are taking you near or far, you can embrace the beauty of being fully away.

Summer means sweat, whether from exercise or just being outside in the hazy-hot-humidity. Why not see the positive side of a good sweat?

One summer evening led to a lifelong partnership full of family and joy.

A day at the beach reminds a military mom how she found peace after her son was deployed.

Pruning these unwieldy vines reveals more than swelling fruit—it shows what can grow when given some space.