The National Weather Service has issued a staggering 3,160 flash flood warnings nationwide this year through July 16 — the most for that period in any year since records began in 1986. As meteorologist Michael Lowry put it, “2025 has been the year of the flood.” Monday saw the most
Heritage Compass
En route to Minnesota and Wisconsin, our family has seen laughter, grace, and the quiet leading of God. From Whataburger to wilderness, conference prep to violin serenades, this trip reminds us: His people are out there—and His love is stitching hearts together.
Missions News
At 2:45 Saturday morning, a group of 68 youth and team leaders left the Homestead Market parking lot in Waco, Texas, caravanning south with equipment in tow—33 chainsaws, 5 skid steers, 8 dump trailers, 2 mini excavators, and lots of small hand tools like shovels and rakes. The
Dearest Daughters
As I shared in my previous letter, the role of a wife and mother is meant to be a dance—a dance to the rhythm and music of our Maker. But to dance well, a woman must have extraordinary balance and proprioception.
World News
The devastating flood in Texas last weekend has killed over 120 people, including 36 children. Authorities estimate at least 160 are still missing. The bulk of the devastation occurred in Kerr County, where severe storms caused flash flooding along the Guadalupe River, about 65 miles northwest of San Antonio. Camp
Heritage Compass
After record July rains brought beauty and relief to Texas, a deadly flood on the Guadalupe River turned blessing into tragedy. This reflection remembers lives lost, heroes found, and the enduring power of love, faith, and community in the face of heartbreak.
Dearest Daughters
Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God; May Your good Spirit lead me on level ground. Psalm 143:10 Dearest Daughters, I often think of the calling of womanhood—of being a wife, a mother, a servant of Christ—as being something like the role of
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After the longest House vote in congressional history—7 hours and 24 minutes—President Trump's signature legislative package squeaked through the House 218-214, marking the first major legislative victory of his second term. The 940-page bill, which passed the Senate 50-50 with JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote,
Heritage Compass
Each generation can pass something better to the next—but not by accident. Grace must be real. Surrender must be total. We’re not raising children by osmosis. We’re passing batons on a long road back to Zion—where humility, truth, and love grow stronger with each step.
Missions News
Contributed by Ashley Fowler The Heritage Virginia community began in June, 2014. Over the past eleven years, we’ve grown into a thriving community of 61 members and 47 children. This spring we have worked together to build the Heritage Table Bakery, which we plan to open this summer. Brothers
Dearest Daughters
In the morning, LORD, You hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before You and wait expectantly. —Psalm 5:3 Dearest Daughters, I want to write to you now—before some of you set out on the journey of marriage, and as others grow in the grace
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After less than two weeks of intense conflict, President Trump, with help from Qatar, successfully negotiated a full ceasefire between Iran and Israel, bringing an abrupt end to what he dubbed "THE 12 DAY WAR.” How It Unfolded: * Last weekend, U.S. B-2 bombers struck two of Iran'