Hey y’all and Merry Christmas!

As we embrace the warmth and joy of the Christmas season, I would like to reflect on the profound link between Christmas and our God given purpose on Earth , the focus of our organization of Beacon People…

SHINING BRIGHT: ILLUMINATING CHANGES COMING TO BEACON PEOPLE!

As the holiday season approaches, we invite you to join us this week at (205) Maker's Market - a gathering of talented women who have used their God-given gifts to create beautiful handmade gifts. It's a fun opportunity to shop local and support these amazing authors and artisans, while also embracing the spirit of giving. Our market offers a diverse range of treats, jewelry, candles, artwork, gift items, and even some locally sourced honey. But above all, it's a celebration of faith and creativity!

Hello Beacons!

Amy Anderson here to give you a few updates for Fall. We are so glad to be hosting a market this season, and trust me when I say that we can already see God's hand at work in all the planning and details. It's going to be a wonderful day of community support and using our creative gifts to enrich the lives of others. 

At Beacon People we have been behind the scenes drumming up all kinds of ideas for this upcoming fall season. It is our desire to encourage you to live more purposefully in God’s Kingdom on earth.

5 Ways to stay connected this summer, more conversations with purpose seekers on the podcast, introducing our new intern and a new box of opportunity.

Allow Him to give you wisdom and enable you by the power and presence of His Spirit to help you find the balanced way of navigating your calling.

HOPE. It’s a word we all want to experience in every area of life. When asked the question, “What are you hoping for in 2023 in regards to your life, calling and purpose?” what would you say? It seems that the culture we live in continues to bring about challenges at every turn. Even today you could probably list a few things that are holding you up or getting in the way of what you desire.

Christmas greetings to you today. We are within hours of the dawn of Christmas as we are invited into the nativity story watching the twinkling lights, seeing the manger displayed, singing Christmas carols and so much more. This week I was curious about what the word “nativity” actually meant. Nativity means “the occasion of a person’s birth.” Each of us has our own nativity story.

The fall weather brings a sense of freshness for which we are very thankful. It is our desire to bring you a bit of soul freshness and renewal as you read and take opportunity with the nuggets in this email. Come weary and discouraged if you feel that way. There is truth to be found and hope that is promised. We are praying for you as you pursue a life filled with purpose and fulfillment this fall.

Like most, you probably haven’t given summer much thought other than counting down the days until the beach trip or deciding what in the world you are going to do with the kids all day.

Here is a summer invitation for you.

Too often we hold up the opinions of others as a mirror. We take our cues from what we believe others think about us. The world can shame us, cut us down and leave us all alone.

Gratitude abounds at Beacon People as we see you shining God’s light to a world in need! Listen in as Anna Nash shares with us all that God is doing and has done in our community of Beacons like you!

As I long to live within His purposes for my life, I can get so sidetracked, thinking that I have to pursue certain essential projects with well-formulated plans in order to bear fruit. Voices repeat themselves in my head. “Find the thing and do it well!”

Just this week as I sat on my porch talking to God about all sorts of things I glanced right in front of me and there was this tiny Johnny Jump Up flower that had sneaked through the darkness, reaching up for the light and had decided to bloom! In that moment I knew God was speaking. I needed reminding that, with His help, I can bloom in all sorts of challenging places.

Today I received an email and it opened with “Hi Anna, Hope 2020 has been good to you.” It took me back for a second as my mind raced fast track like a time lapse of a movie. My mind quickly wandered through the months, seasons, holidays, highs and lows of 2020 in a matter of seconds! Just this quick thought process made me tired, really. Has 2020 been good for anyone? Most would give an emphatic, “No!” How about you?

Traditions will probably mean more to us this year than ever because of how they may be interrupted. Going without brings us to a place of greater appreciation for something. God made our hearts to desire tradition.

While the gatherings and events of this holiday season will not look like Christmases past, the most important reason for our celebration cannot be changed. Nothing can separate us from the love of God and His Son Jesus, the Savior. No pandemic, no hurricane, no forest fire, no election result, no economic decline, no uprising or conflict can separate us from the love God has for us. This is hope and this is truth.