And who knows, you may have been chosen for just such a time as this.
- Esther 4:14
ABOUT MADE RURAL
You were made on purpose and positioned in your rural place for such a time as this. You were made to pioneer new things and breathe life back into things that matter here. And no matter how you’re trying to influence positive change in your community, my guess is you’re bringing a spark to your part of the world, one that it has needed for quite some time. Because when you know who and Whose you are and what you’re called to do, it impacts not only you but those around you.
My prayer is that this space will leave you feeling loved, seen, and encouraged. That it will meet you right where you are in your God story and increase your faith to believe Him for the big, crazy, impossible things. And that from that place, you will be blown away by the kindness and faithfulness of God.
Sometimes we mistakenly associate the word small with insignificant. Small town. Small business. As if these small things are somehow not as important in the big scheme of things. It’s time to stop believing that lie, even just a little bit.
I believe you were created to make a big impact in these small places where we live — where the impact of your life and your business and your leadership can have a ripple effect for the Kingdom. That God can do big things with something small. Because that’s how it works when God breathes on something.
Just look at the slingshot and small stone that David used to kill Goliath. Or the five small loaves and two small fish that fed five thousand. Or how the faith of a tiny mustard seed can move a mountain.
He loves you. He is for you. To Him be all the glory.
MEET THE FOUNDER
Danna Larson
Danna is an entrepreneur based out of rural Iowa and anywhere the road takes her around the country. She is the founder and podcast host of Rural Revival, showcasing the hardworking people who are finding creative ways to do life in rural communities all across America. Danna also serves her audience as a member of the Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa Task Force and the Odebolt Community Foundation.
Beyond that, Danna brings her clients creative and strategic solutions for brand ignition and social marketing through Spark Seven, her strategic consulting company, and as co-creator of BRANDED, a Rural Marketing Agency and design studio.
Danna loves encouraging people to go after their god-given dreams and see them step into their own unique identity.