answering the call to restful living; with joy
Eight years ago, my husband and I sold our home and moved with our then three-year-old son into an apartment. We had both recently come to faith in Christ and felt led to make some drastic changes in our lives. God told us we were not on the right path. We had a lot to …
I love listening to worship music! It is such a big part of my faith practice. I always find so much encouragement from a song of worship and praise. I often wake with one playing in my head which sets the tone for my day. And then someone usually comes to mind who needs to …
It has been quite the journey so far in improving my wellbeing and I’m now ready to start the next phase. For the last two years, I’ve been focused on nurturing my spiritual, emotional and mental wellbeing. This journey has been so insightful and life-changing really. I’m not even the same person I was two …
I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 ESV This month, I’m reflecting on abiding in Christ. I’m doing this creatively by using the February faith art box from Creative Retreat Kits (referral …
“For I know the plans I have for you” — this is the Lord’s declaration — “plans for your well-being, not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 In January 2020, I started reading through a devotional journal called 100 Days to Dream Your Heart Out. It’s by Katy Fults and …
For wellness this week, I’m continuing with the challenge from The Science of Well-being course. I’m in the final week of practicing meditation, or mindfulness really, to keep my mind in the present and focused on the positives. For each week of this “assignment phase” of the course, we were given a tip to help …
