Summer is almost here, and with it comes a beautiful opportunity to practice simple, intentional welcome.
This summer, Say Hello will be sharing ideas to help women and families grow in curiosity, hospitality, prayer, and cross-cultural connection.
Read MoreSummer has a way of inviting us outside.
We walk a little more slowly. We sit on porches. We visit parks, farmers markets, coffee shops, festivals, and neighborhood gatherings. We notice flowers blooming, children playing, families traveling, and people lingering a little longer in ordinary places.
Read MoreThis time of year, many families are celebrating graduations, endings, and new beginnings. There are ceremonies, photos, family gatherings, and proud moments as students walk across stages and step into a new season.
Read MoreHave you ever felt that quiet hesitation in your heart?
You see her—maybe at the store, at your child’s school, or sitting just a few seats away in a waiting room. You sense the nudge to say hello… but something holds you back.
Read MoreThere is something deeply moving about the story of the woman at the well. It is quiet, personal, and unexpected, yet within this simple encounter we see a powerful picture of what it looks like to cross barriers with love. In the Gospel of John (chapter 4), Jesus does something that would have surprised everyone around Him. He stops. He speaks. He engages—not with someone like Him, but with someone very different.
Read MoreWhen the needs around us feel overwhelming, Jesus reminds us that the Kingdom often moves forward one person at a time.
Read MoreThe headlines coming out of the Middle East can feel overwhelming.
For Christians, our response begins with something simple but powerful: understanding and prayer.
Read MoreIn Part 1, we talked about how the Muslim world is not one unified political group.
But you might be wondering: If Muslims are so diverse, why do events in one country affect Muslims everywhere?
Part of the answer lies in an important concept within Islam: the Ummah.
Read MoreMany people watching the news about the Middle East are asking the same question:
If so many of the countries involved are Muslim, why are they fighting each other?
It’s a fair question—and an important one.
Read MoreAs Valentine’s Day approaches, love is everywhere.
It shows up in cards, flowers, social posts, and carefully chosen words meant to communicate affection and value. For many women, this season brings warmth and connection. For others, it can stir longing, loneliness, or old wounds.
But beneath all of it is something true and shared: every woman wants to be loved — to be seen, known, and valued for who she is.
Read MoreAs one year closes and another begins, many of us pause to reflect.
We think about what we’re leaving behind, what we’re hoping for, and what we’re carrying with us into the new year. New Year’s Eve invites us to slow down — to remember God’s faithfulness and to entrust the future into His hands.
Every December, our towns sparkle with lights, music, and familiar traditions. We gather with family. We bake the recipes we know by heart. We watch the same movies and tell the same stories. Christmas is a season of warmth — a season when home feels especially precious.
But for many Muslim women living in our neighborhoods, December can feel very different.
Read MoreIn recent months, life for women and girls in Mali has grown increasingly difficult. Islamist extremist groups have tightened their control, enforcing strict rules over clothing, movement, and daily interaction.
Read MoreEven when classrooms are silent, courage is not.
In Afghanistan, millions of women and girls are living behind closed doors—longing for education, opportunity, and connection. But even in the quiet, courage whispers. Mothers teach daughters in secret. Friends gather to learn in hidden rooms. Hope still breathes.
Read MoreThe start of a new school year brings sharpened pencils, fresh notebooks, and children buzzing with anticipation. But beyond the lessons and homework, school is also a place where hearts connect and friendships bloom.
For many of us, this season is a gentle reminder: God places people in our path for a reason. And often, those people include Muslim classmates and their families. What an opportunity for us to notice, welcome, and befriend them!
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