goodtaste for the Soul

Francesca Montillo, better known as The Lazy Italian, is living a little bit of the “Under the Tuscan Sun” dream. After years of working, saving and planning in Boston, she finally made her dream of owning a home in Tuscany a reality. And along the way, she discovered something Italians call “the sweetness of doing nothing.” It’s more than simply slowing down—it’s about savoring life, enjoying good food, lingering around the table, and making time for the things that matter. Francesc...

Www.Hopeforheroestx.org They’re the people we count on when something goes terribly wrong—the police officers, firefighters, paramedics and other first responders who run toward situations most of us would run from. But what happens after the sirens stop? What does carrying those experiences day after day do to the mind and the heart? Behind the badge, the uniform, and the calm exterior are human beings who can face extraordinary levels of stress, trauma and emotional pressure. Today, we’r...

If you or someone you love has ever been given a tough medical diagnosis, you know what a rollercoaster ride the journey to getting help and healing can be. Tanji received a diagnosis of a malignant tumor in her breast this summer and has been receiving treatment at the wonderful MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. There have been some unexpected bumps along the way—including three surgeries in one month. In today’s update, she shares some of those ups and downs, along with some of your i...

Amid the ancient ruins, iconic landmarks, and layers of history that make Rome so captivating, it's easy to miss some of the city's most significant sites—especially if you don't know where to look. I've been to Rome a handful of times, but never before had I traced the footsteps of the Apostle Paul and St. Peter. This time, I saw the Eternal City through a completely different lens. Our guide, Araceli Cardenas, is a very special longtime friend who now lives in Rome. Araceli works at the U...

BUY HIS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Parables-Pencil-Sketches-Devotionals-Favorite/dp/B0H7YZXMX4 What can a pencil teach us about Jesus? Quite a lot, as you’re about to see through the work of my guest today, Bill Nichols. Bill is a very gifted Texas artist, pastor, even the cofounder of a major cable network. These days, he creates in a beautiful—and surprisingly simple—way to bring the timeless parables of Jesus to life. His medium? A pencil. In his new book, Parables in Pe...