The Small Beginnings with Sara Thurman Price

Seven Simple Invitations for a Memorable Summer

Sara Thurman

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Summer has a way of slipping through our fingers. We wait all year for the longer days, fresh fruit, family gatherings, beautiful sunsets, and slower evenings—and then suddenly, the season is gone.

But what if a memorable summer isn’t about doing more? What if it’s about noticing more?

In this episode, we’re exploring Seven Simple Invitations for a Memorable Summer—practical ways to slow down, embrace the gifts God has placed around you, and become more aware of His presence in the ordinary moments of everyday life.

From creating a soundtrack for the season and enjoying the beauty of God’s creation to making something beautiful, finishing what’s been weighing on you, giving away joy, and ending each day looking for God, these simple invitations will help you live the rest of your summer with greater intention, gratitude, and joy.

Summer isn’t measured only by vacations, adventures, or everything you accomplish. It’s measured by the moments you fully receive—the meals shared, the sunsets noticed, the laughter enjoyed, the beauty created, and the people you love well.

My prayer is that when summer comes to an end, you won’t simply say, “It went by so fast.”

Instead, you’ll be able to look back and say, “God was so present this summer.”

“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” — Psalm 118:24