MINISTRY’S ARTWORK CREATES OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE THE WORD OF GOD BY KARI GUSSIS You may find it funny, that I would start an article about art by saying my husband and I never imagined we’d produce art, much less launch a ministry using art as the primary tool. However, this isn’t a story about us and what we are capable of — it’s a story about God and what HE is capable of through us. A familiar phrase comes to mind — “Here I am.” Perhaps this is familiar to some in a playf

TEXAS COLLEGE TOUR ROAD TRIPS BY ANNETTE BROOKS With more than 90 four-year colleges and universities in the Lone Star State, tens of thousands of parents and children visit Texas campuses each summer. We used U.S. News & World Report’s list of the ten best colleges in Texas and created an overview of a few things to do and see when visiting these campuses. THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN UT Austin is the flagship institution of the University of Texas system known for its

WAYS TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR BACK AND AVOID LOWER BACK PAIN BY DAVID BUICE According to recent research, lower back pain is a very common and often debilitating ailment. Reports in The Spine Journal and the Journal of the American Medical Association found that lower back pain accounts for more than three percent of ER visits. Back pain and headaches are often cited as the number one causes for missing work. Many people seeking medical care for lower back pain suffer from muscul

COOL OFF WITH THESE YUMMY HOMEMADE FROZEN TREATS PHOTOS & FOOD BY MELISSA TATE FUNFETTI ICE CREAM BARS SERVINGS: 16 ICE CREAM BARS | PREP TIME: 10 MIN. | CHILL TIME: 6 HRS. | TOTAL TIME: 6 HRS. 10 MIN. TIPS & TRICKS: Use the rod-shaped sprinkles, known as “jimmies.” They stick to the bars far better than the small round sprinkles. INGREDIENTS: 1 box Funfetti cake mix | 2 ¼ cups whole milk | ¼ cup whipped cream | ½ cup rainbow sprinkles | 16 ice cream sticks DIRECTIONS: WHISK

EXPLORING TILE DESIGN IN YOUR HOME BY COURTNEY WARREN Whether it is for a client or in the recent custom build for our family, I turn to tile to infuse personality and set spaces apart. When making my selections, I feel like the proverbial kid in the candy store. So many shapes, colors, and textures. How can you choose just one? RELAXING RETREAT The main bathroom is my place to escape. An oversized freestanding tub and large shower allow me to get away from the stress of the

15 Fun Activities For The Whole Family By Sydni Ellis The air smells like coconut-scented sunscreen, sweet cherry popsicles, and swimming pools. Our schedules are looser, and our hearts are lighter — summer is finally here! Who’s ready for some good old-fashioned fun this season? Sunshine and good vibes are everywhere, offering plenty of opportunities to enjoy classic summertime activities right here in Texas. Buckle up, y’all, and get ready for an adventure the whole family