By Norma Huxter I know, I know. It sounds daunting and overwhelming to think about prepping enough food to get you through a week in just a few hours. But not only is it doable, it makes life so much easier. For years, most every Sunday evening, I have made a huge mess in my kitchen, but we are fed for just about a week. I often jokingly say that this is the only way we survive. Maybe that should be a half-jokingly, because I genuinely don’t know how we would not starve if I

Our heart. Our 19 writers and creatives desire to offer hope for your current season in life, grace for the hurting soul, as well as ideas to inspire growth and activities to embrace the remaining moments of spring. What's inside. It is an honor for us to fill 150 pages of Our Story with valuable columns, features, and activities. We list everything on the Contents pages because we want you to know who contributed what piece, what awaits you inside, and exactly where to find

From Pages 116-117 of Our Story Magazine • Spring 2022 • Issue No.2 By Norma Huxter Do you know a mom that could use some extra care, but you just know she’s not able to give it to herself right now? Maybe there’s a single mom in your neighborhood or one that sits across the church; maybe there’s a mom whose husband works away, maybe there’s a mom who is sick. For any mom you know who may be struggling, here are a few suggestions that you can offer to her that may help to lig

From Pages 132-134 of Our Story Magazine • Spring 2022 • Issue No.2 There is something extra special about receiving a handwritten letter or notecard. How often does someone cross our minds, yet we fail to let them know we were thinking of them? Maybe you are thinking of someone right now. Would you like to send them a letter? If you have a copy of our Spring Issue, you can pull out page 133 to use for writing a letter. One side has this lovely photo from Faith (@faith.collin

Featured on pages 60-67 of Our Story Magazine • Spring 2022 • Issue No.2 It's an honor to introduce you to Tina Reale, the author of Come and See: Pursuing Christ’s Presence and the Power of the Gospel in Your Everyday Life. A 90-Day Gospels Devotional for Women. Tina says, above all else, she is a follower and servant of Christ. As a devotional writer, Tina seeks to share uplifting words that are rooted in God’s Word. She has a heart to help women grow in their understanding

Featured on pages 142–149 of Our Story Magazine • Spring 2022 • Issue No.2 It's an honor to introduce you to Lauren te Velde and to share her story about Paper Farm Press. Lauren creates handmade letterpress cards, stationery, and art prints on a California homestead. From her farm to your home, she delivers faith-based pieces that encourage, inspire, and help you give the gift of handwritten notes in a busy, modern world. It was a love of paper, print, and design, mixed in w

Featured on pages 62–68 of Our Story Magazine • Winter 2021-2022 • Issue No.1 Meet Erin Greneaux! Erin is the author of our seasonal feature—"Mary's Treasure: A 24-Day Advent Poem." Her captivating poetry can be found on pages 62–68, where Erin takes the reader on a reflective journey from the birth of Jesus to the resurrection, all from Mary's perspective. Mary's Treasure is more than a poem! Erin is offering 20% off Mary's Treasure Gift Sets until December 31, 2021. Use the