Autumn

As you welcome in all the "fall feels," I have got some yummy recipes that you are just going to have to try! Trust me, these will not only taste utterly delicious, but the smells alone will wake up your home (and everyone it in) with a sweet reminder that this time of year literally smells as good as it looks!

Never disregard popcorn and a board game, a big quilt to snuggle under, and a book to read together, going for a run, or even checking out a local zipline course. Being creative is half the solution to saving money. Not every inexpensive date needs to be a movie on the couch. There is so much to be explored and experienced, and these types of dates encourage communication and interaction.

If we are willing to observe the small ways, the Lord reveals His grace every day.

Think about the cycle our trees go through in light of your own life. What things do you need to let go of? What bad habits, negative thought processes, or sin struggles need to be put to rest? What do you need to let go of in order to direct your energy toward spiritual growth?

Here are 7 Bible verses about seeing God in seasons.

Holidays are often coined as the "most wonderful time of the year," however, oftentimes, for those grieving, holidays can be the hardest time of the year. Thanksgiving is a time when we should be feeling grateful, but instead, we may feel lonely if we just lost a spouse or are not up to celebrating if our loved one who made the holidays special is gone. Coming from someone who has experienced all seasons of grief, I've learned a few ways others can grieve through this Thanksgiving that won't make you miss them less but may bring a little more peace to your heart and home this holiday. Here are 6 ways you can work through grief this Thanksgiving.

Whether we want to believe it or not, 100% of humans will experience some sort of loss in their lifetime. From the loss of a friend, a spouse, a parent, or even a pet, no one can escape the heartache that follows a loss. Unfortunately, loss is unavoidable for us all and proves that we share this common denominator that we all grieve! Even though grief is universal, each person's experience is different and personal to their story. If you have a friend experiencing a season of grief this Thanksgiving, you may be worried you won't be able to support them, especially if you have not yet experienced a loss. As you gather around the table this Thanksgiving, here are five meaningful ways to show support to those struggling with loss.

One of the prettiest and most colorful seasons of the year is the fall season. The cooler temperatures and beautiful colors displayed among the leaves on all of the trees can be a motivator for getting outside and enjoying God's handiwork. At the same time, this particular season also includes a holiday that some Christians would prefer to avoid and others embrace as simply being a cultural event. With more and more parents feeling that trick-or-treating during the Halloween holiday puts their children at risk for potential harm, the church can choose to use a Halloween alternative such as trunk-or-treat as an outreach to the community and also share the Gospel. Part of the fun of trunk-or-treat is coming up with a creative theme. The church might want to have a brainstorming session for themes. Each person providing a decorated vehicle trunk can have their own variation of the theme as they make candy available for the children who visit their display. Here are 5 creative trunk-or-treat themes for churches.

Fall is here, and the weather is cooling down. If summer's high temps kept you inside, now is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy those fall temperatures. Even better? Getting outside with your grandkids. Kids love to be outside no matter the weather, so they will be glad to spend time with you.

Trying to ignore Halloween altogether may not go over well with most kids. However, offering an alternative that's fun for them and makes parents feel that their kids will be safe while still upholding the values that parents want to instill in their kids is usually a nice combo. For parents who prefer alternatives to trick-or-treating or Halloween, here are 5 fun, faith-filled alternatives to traditional Halloween celebrations.

Fall is a great time of year. The air gets crisp and cool. Grabbing a hoodie or a sweatshirt is normal before heading outside. Cozy food and desserts warm our bellies, and there are always lots of things to do and go see. I'm used to fall out East and in the Midwest, but now that I'm in the South, things are a little different.