Written by Lynn Pritchard September 1, 2026 Right now, Spiritual Uplifts is still under construction. My husband has decided to take another month off work so he can keep remodeling the store. We are excited about what we are creating, but I will be honest—living and working through construction is not always easy. There is noise, dust, misplaced items, and a long list of things that still need to be completed. Some days, we make...

By Linda Pritchard August 18th 2026 There is something I have been thinking about for a long time: When does helping someone stop being helpful? I believe in helping people. I always have. I also believe that in a country as prosperous as ours, we should care whether people have food to eat and a safe place to sleep. I truly believe that when people have their basic needs met, communities can become healthier and...

By Lynn Pritchard August 12 2026 Sometimes We Miss the Bigger Picture Lately, I have been seeing a lot of videos criticizing Goodwill and other thrift stores because people feel some of their prices have gotten too high. And I understand why people notice it. When something has been donated, it is easy to think, Why are they charging that much for something they received for free? But sometimes I think we...