Whenever I watch an elite musician or an athlete, I often contemplate the level of dedication to their craft—the discipline, the commitment, the grit it took to perform at their level is always inspiring. But I confess, I also attribute their success to a good deck. They were dealt a hand that predisposed them to […]
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Recently we had the pleasure of meeting a widow named Mrs. Jeanie* who came to GraceWorks for groceries on her 84th birthday. Our volunteers were eager to make her feel celebrated on her special day: “Happy Birthday, Mrs. Jeanie! What’s your favorite cake flavor? What about your favorite flower?” She was excited to say, “Chocolate,
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Things have been elevated lately. I have friends whose anxieties are higher and others whose convictions are clearer. More people seem to have the itch to do something. I’ve even found myself itching to change, start, or get louder. But in this season, God reminded me of his word—steadfast. GraceWorks is beautifully steadfast. The doors
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Last week, one of our staff members shared this story with us: I talked with a Neighbor today who is dealing with a major job loss. She told me that she had just gotten back on her feet financially after a difficult season of grieving and unemployment, and is suddenly left in a place where
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Friends, I’m thrilled to share that GraceWorks has launched a bold new three-year plan—one we have prayed over and entrusted fully to the Lord. Our dream impact? By 2028, to serve 15,000 neighbors each year, provide healthy reliable food to at least one-third of the 22,000 Williamson County neighbors experiencing food insecurity, strengthen our referral
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One of our staff members Renée shared this inspiring Neighbor Story with us: Recently I ran into Lauren*, a Neighbor who has been living between shelters and motels with her teenage daughter for several months. She has been coming to GraceWorks for basic needs like food and clothing just to survive while looking for solutions.
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I found myself in a wooded campground filled with bowhunters a few years ago. My husband, who had recently learned to make bows and arrows by hand, thought a day trip to the Twin Oaks Bowhunters TN Classic would be fun. I was skeptical. I learned many things at this gathering. First—archers are a contagious
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Maria found herself in a situation she had never imagined. After 40 years in the workforce, she unexpectedly lost her job through downsizing. Maria had developed many skills in her 40 years of employment and believed she could find another position quickly. But now in her early 60s, finding another was not as simple as
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What’s the Summer Hunger Crisis? More than 21 million students in the U.S. receive free or reduced-price meals during the school year. But when school ends, hunger starts for millions. That’s because only 15% of children have access to summer food programs, leaving 18 million kids hungry during summer break. How Does the Summer Hunger Crisis Affect
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One of my kids’ favorite summer activities is a dinner picnic. It’s a simple thing—we’ll often just spread a blanket in the backyard—but they think it’s the absolute best. As I pack those picnic baskets full of food, I often take for granted a major blessing: My kids have more than enough food to nourish
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