God is present all around us. We know that in our heads, but sometimes it’s hard to feel God’s presence in the middle of real life. Sometimes life can feel like the directions on the back of a shampoo bottle. Instead of lather, rinse, repeat we end up in a cycle of survive, crash, repeat. We go from
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Learning
10 Quick Things I Learned This Summer
Have you thought about what you learned this summer? As we do around here each season, I’m spending a bit of time thinking back to what I’ve learned. And because this year has been one for the record books, I’m keeping things short, sweet (mostly) and to the point. 1) I Miss Quiet I never
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Faith
What To Do When Your Imperfection Stares You Down
We stood at the counter and my cheeks flushed red. How could I be here on the wrong day? I don’t do that. I don’t get things like this wrong. Imperfection isn’t my thing. I’m not that person. But today I was. And I didn’t like it. So I got mad. Not at anyone in
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Feelings
When You Can’t Make One More Decision
With endless decisions to be made every day, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with decision fatigue. Here are 3 simple tips to help. It should have been so simple. All I needed was to figure out what to eat for breakfast. I stood in my kitchen, one hand holding the fridge open and the other
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Books
3 Books That Are Challenging Me (In the Best Way!)
Reading books that challenge us help us learn and grow! I didn’t set out to read books that would challenge me this summer. I thought my season of soul care would be all about light and easy books. God had other plans! All In I’ve read a few of Mark Batterson’s books, and they all
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Lifestyle
5 Things Helping Me Care for My Soul
Are you looking to go beyond self-care to something deeper? These five tips will help you shift from simple self-care to true soul-care. We’re smack in the middle of summer here and I’ve done something new, at least it’s new to me. I’ve taken time. It’s been strange and uncomfortable, but also calming in a
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Identity
Put Your Faith Into Action
Last week we talked about whether we forgot what Jesus called us to. It not easy to think about, but it is right. Here’s reminder: Those four words Four words that look so innocent are some of the hardest things Jesus has called me to do. Even with His assurance to be with us, it
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Faith
One of Those Days
Do you ever have days that feel like a complete failure? You’re not the only one. You Know the Days There are days when I feel like I’ve been doing (almost) everything right and then I look at the result and things just don’t measure up. Like when you’ve been eating well, tracking your food,
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Faith
Have We Forgotten What Jesus Said?
I’m comfortable here in my little world. I like to go through the ordinary of the day without adding drama. I purpose to keep my life simple. Cozy. Safe. Warm. But it seems I’m forgetting something. I opened my Bible and read the verses. Then Jesus came to them and said, “Therefore go and make
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Books
5 Fantastic Faith Gifts for Men
These faith-based gifts are perfect for the men in your life! I spend a lot of time trying to figure out the perfect gifts for people. And I find the men in my life like my husband and my dad among the trickiest to buy for, especially when I’m looking for something meaningful. I’ve found