These three little words land like a breath of fresh air. Bold — willing to stand for truth, to speak up, to live differently. Joyful — not in a fake "everything's fine" way, but anchored in something deeper than circumstance. Godly — quietly, persistently shaped by the character of Jesus. Who is someone in your life who is characterized by these words? Share this with them and thank them!

When we first married, my in-laws had grapevines which were massive – thick and growing on trellises which gave shade to their entire patio. . Join @JViola79 on the blog where she’s teaching on productivity and the Vine. w2wministries.org/2026/06/gr… . #HeistheVine #w2wministries

"Peace is the calm assurance that Jesus knows what He’s doing" ... bethwillismiller.blogspot.co… @bethmiller

"Yet she trusts they’re safely kept By Him who never once has slept." barbaraleeharper.com/2026/06… @BarbaraHarper06

"Ever since falling out of the garden, man has tried to recreate that garden in their own backyards..." bluecottonmemory.com/designe… @muddy_bucher

It really is pretty simple - as branches our responsibility is to stay connected to the Vine ... joanneviola.com/2026/06/grap…

There's a reason muscles only grow under resistance, why diamonds only form under pressure, why the deepest faith almost always emerges from the hardest seasons. Hardship isn't a detour from God's plan — sometimes it's the very classroom He uses to shape us. That doesn't make it easy. It doesn't make the heartache lighter or the waiting shorter. But it does mean nothing is wasted. Every difficult step you've taken, every prayer prayed through tears, every morning you got up when staying down felt easier — God sees it. And He's building something in you that will honor Him for years to come.

Now we know in #part. One day we will know fully ... joanneviola.com/2026/06/part…

This teacher carried her student on her back — and it made headlines worldwide. 10-year-old Maggie Vazquez has cerebral palsy and uses a walker to get around. Since Maggie needs a walker or wheelchair to get around, the two-day trip — especially a hike in the woods — didn't seem possible. Her teacher, Ms. Helma Wardenaar, was determined. "It was never the question if she could go, but rather how she could go." Wardenaar looked into several options — including borrowing a friend's pony and using a wheelbarrow to transport the girl. The forest preserve didn't allow ponies, and at one point she even wanted to bring Maggie on a horse anyway and face a fine — but admitted that wouldn't set a good example. She eventually connected with Greg Coleman at a Chicago REI store. They looked at all sorts of carriers and slings, but none worked. Coleman later found the Freeloader, a backpack-style child carrier — and with no room in the school budget, Wardenaar paid the $300 herself. On the trail, the two spotted birds, frogs, and deer. "We were able to do everything her peers were doing — she was one of us." When Ms. Helma started struggling, Maggie gave her a little neck massage — then started singing as a distraction. The school's executive director called Ms. Helma "the epitome of relentless determination."

In times of trouble, Jesus doesn't stand on the shore and shout, “Row a little harder! Think positive! You got this!” He is not a life coach, personal trainer, or cheerleader on the sidelines of life. He is the Lord of the storms. He rules the wind and waves. He comes to us in our fear and hopelessness to say, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.”

Who are you when the room empties out? In a culture wired for performance — where so much of what we do is captured, posted, applauded, or critiqued — integrity is built in the quiet places no one will ever see. It's the email you didn't fudge. The conversation you didn't twist. The promise you kept when keeping it cost you. The prayer you prayed when no one was watching. These small, unseen moments are where character is forged — and where God is shaping us into people who reflect Him.

"Do you consider that the sanctification process is worth the pain of testing?" (@MicheleDMorin) ... michelemorin.net/2026/06/07/…

One of the greatest speeches of the late 20th century, given on the 40th anniversary of one of the most spectacular days in human history.

“It was one of the most monumentally unselfish things one group of people did for another.” -#DDay veteran Andy Rooney on the young 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇬🇧 soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandy 82 years ago. Required watching for every young person today!

Walk intimately with God, and stay aware of your value and your calling ... joanneviola.com/2026/06/ward… #distractions #stayfocused

"Why get back up? Because that’s what the righteous person does" ... w2wministries.org/2026/06/ge… @w2wministries

The quiet morning prayer no one sees. The choice to forgive when no one's watching. The Scripture you read on a slow afternoon. None of it feels significant in the moment — but God is using all of it. He's shaping a heart that will stand when the storm comes. "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up" (Galatians 6:9). Today matters more than we know. What's one small faithful step you're taking today?

"Why criticize her for doing such a good thing to me?” joanneviola.com/2026/06/crit…

‘This is a test of my emergency broadcast system type of day’ ... parisrenae.com/2026/06/04/te…