I Had a Mother Who Cared for Me (English & Spanish)
When I was young my mother pulled me aside. “Austin” she said, “in Matthew 5:9 Christ says ‘blessed are the peacemakers.’ Our family could use some peacemakers. Could you be…
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The Power of the Right Spirit (English and Spanish)
I vividly remember a day when the 80 or so students in one of my college classes became extremely upset at our professor. The class itself was quite difficult, but…
Currents October 2025 (English and Spanish)
Last month, I had the privilege of attending a convention for The Magic Yarn Project. I was honored to meet and connect with others who have dedicated significant time toward…
Mothers: A Powerful Influence (English and Spanish)
As we celebrate a decade of Big Ocean Women’s influence and our mission to stand for faith, family, and motherhood, the following ideas and words spoke to my heart: Our…
Inherent Power of Women
Lead Photo Credit: Katrina Hubbard Our tenet this month discusses the innate abilities of women and the power we have in ourselves, our homes, and the world around us. While…
To The Heart of the Amazon
I had the opportunity to spend eighteen months as a missionary for my church, and spent that time in the Amazon. I bounced between two cities, Manaus and Boa Vista,…