Building A Team
As I was thinking about building my team for the camp this past summer, I decided it was time to take a hard look at what it takes to make a great team. From the time I started directing summer
Ice Cream Balls (The Perfect Year Round Treat)
This sounds like a summer treat, but it works great year-round, so don’t shy away from it in the fall. My mom used to make these delicious treats when I was a teenager, and I loved them every time she
He Is Faithful
Hey RIG family! I wanted to share something with you that helps me on those mornings when I sit down to pray and the Lord doesn't necessarily feel near to me. He is, of course. He promises never to leave
Say Yes to Sash Bags
Hey RIG family, it’s Shellie here and I have a new love! No, it’s not a new man. I’m a huge fan of the one I’ve had for forty-two years and counting. But I do have a new Sash Bag
The Gift of the Past
Older age brings many gifts. One of them is the gift of a past. But there’s a catch with this gift. You must be selective about when and where you share this gift. For some reason, the younger generation isn’t
Speak Truth
The Emperor is nekkid again, and this time he has plenty of company. If I felt confident everyone reading would recognize that reference to Hans Christian Anderson’s fairy tale, I would move straight to my reasons for writing, but I
Back to School Ideas
Well, summer is almost over. Now it’s time to think about a “back to school” celebration with the kids or grandkids. As a former educator, I know the importance of preparing your kiddos for a good school year. Celebrating the
Fresh Berry Sauce
Wait! Don’t throw out those old berries. Be it strawberries, blackberries, or blueberries looking a little (or a lot) worse for wear, I’ve got a delicious tip for you. I don’t know about the rest of you RIG friends, but I
Summer Camp
I’m working on summer camp plans right now. Not because I am going to send my kids to summer camp and need to figure out when and where and how much, but because I am the camp director. Yes, for
Praying with Strangers
I’d been sitting on the dock with Hank, praying and thinking it was past time to go up and dress, when my phone pinged with another call to prayer. Only this one signaled a corporate moment that has become so