Resources to help you support every Arkansan
Whether you’re looking better to understand the plight of families in our community or equip your family to love your neighbor well, these resources are designed to help you live out your God-given dreams.
Hungry For More
Free Family Devotional
This free faith-centered devotional helps families spend time together unpacking what God says about one of today’s most important topics—hunger. In 5 minutes or less, you’ll uncover insights about the spiritual and physical nature of hunger and discover how you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Empower Kids to Love Your Neighbor
Free Family Devotional
Discover practical and impactful ways to instill empathy in your children while making a positive difference in your neighborhood.
Stories From the Field
Updates, stories, and blog articles from Every Arkansan.
The Hidden Reality of Food Insecurity in Arkansas Families
Article at a Glance What does food insecurity look like for families in Arkansas? It’s not always obvious. On the outside, life can look normal, but behind the scenes, parents are stretching meals, skipping food so their kids can eat, and trying to make impossible...
The State of Need in Arkansas and What’s Being Done About It
Article at a Glance How big is the need in Arkansas right now? It’s significant. Right now, more than 592,000 people in Arkansas are facing hunger, including nearly 168,000 children. And for many families, the gap between what they have and what they need continues to...
From Stacy to Colby, Lives Are Changing Across Arkansas
Article at a Glance What do these stories really show? They show how fast things can change, and how much it matters when someone steps in at the right time. Each story is different, but they all have a moment where support made all the difference. Is this kind of...
10 Ways to Love Your Neighbor
Article at a Glance What does it mean to love your neighbor as a family?It means choosing intentional acts of kindness at home, in your neighborhood, and in your community. Loving your neighbor isn’t about doing something huge, but noticing others and taking steps to...
Finding peace and guidance: Psalms 23 – A journey through mountain tops and dark valleys
Psalms 23 is a praise of worship for the mountain top moments and seasons in dark valleys. It is a reminder that God leads, protects and guides His people. His presence brings peace and His plans for His people are good. Every Arkansan staff shared their reflections...
Empowering pastors: Every Arkansan fills the cup of selfless shepherds
Pastors care for the needs of their flock. As shepherds of God’s people, pastors are there to teach, direct, lead and pray for their church. As they pour out themselves for the sake of making Jesus’ name known, they are often left without their cup being filled. Every...
Ending the hunger crisis in Arkansas: How Every Arkansan is providing meals for hungry kids and families
For families across the United States, food insecurity is a crisis. With growing inflation, buying food is more expensive, even with government assistance. This crisis impacts 467,550 people in Arkansas. Of those people, 134,690 are children. When parents have proper...
Pastor Eduardo Abril’s Story
A full-time pastor, a full-time bank officer, Lions Club member, planning commissioner, board member for local development center and most importantly a father, Pastor Eduardo Abril from De Queen, Arkansas truly does it all. He knows firsthand what it takes to balance...
Discovering Your Calling: Resting in God’s Will and Embracing His Commands
It is easy to get caught up in God’s will for our lives. We are left wondering and waiting. We ask questions about the future and fear God will not provide. In the middle of deciding the best next steps, there are callings each believer has on their lives. While it is...
Supporting bivocational pastors in Arkansas
Pastor Eduardo Abril from De Queen, Arkansas shepherds a church of 100 people at El Centro Cristiano De Queen. Not only is Abril a full-time pastor, he is also a full-time bank officer. For 20 years, he has been balancing his family, church and career as a banker. His...
Caleb’s Story
For Caleb Shreve, CityServe Arkansas has played an important role in reaching sobriety. In 2020, Shreve entered an addiction recovery program. Since then, he has been on the journey of recovery. In and out of programs, Shreve entered M18 in the fall of 2022. Over the...
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