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Pruning Season
The fall always brings about pruning. Plants die or go dormant to survive the winter. Oftentimes, people will cut back their plants until they are nearly to the point of dying in order that they may grow back stronger the following year. Nature can teach us some of the most beautiful lessons, and here Kinsley shares some lessons she’s learned from the autumns and winters of her life.
Our Favorite Holiday Traditions
Christmas is now just five days away, and our blog team is reflecting on our favorite holiday traditions. Whether you’re already full of Christmas cheer or need a little help boosting your spirits, we hope you’ll enjoy walking down our own memory lanes of Christmas!
Gratitude Practices
My grandma loves to sew, and when I was younger she, my mom and I made quilts. It was always special when I got to choose the fabric and design. Then, to my childlike mind, magic happened and a quilt was created. A blanket sewn with love, memories and warmth came out of the tattered threads and mismatched pieces of material. Gratitude can do the same in our lives. It’s a lifeline to God.
My Fav Pumpkin Breakfasts
It’s what some of us consider the best time of the year — pumpkin spice season! Nyla shares some of her favorite pumpkin breakfast recipes on the blog, but you can enjoy them anytime of day. And, if you aren’t a pumpkin fan, you can easily leave out or substitute something else for this popular gourd. Enjoy!
It’s Okay to Not Finish
The world will often tell us we’ve failed when we walk away from something, but we know that doesn’t take into account specific situations and struggles. Sometimes it’s the wise, healthy, loving and responsible thing to not finish something. Read along as Nyla talks about some things she’s walked away from and how she relied on God to do so.
Fun Fall Family Activities!
Fall is a beautiful time to enjoy together, to get outside and notice God’s creativity. As we do these activities with our kids, what do we learn about God and the world through our kids' eyes? They invite us to slow and take in the moment.
Seasonal Depression and What It Doesn’t Say About You
Seasonal depression sometimes eases in so quickly that you don’t realize it’s there. What often begins as a mild feeling of sadness can eventually become an ever-present depressed part of yourself — leaving you feeling disheartened, depressed and moody.
However, Kinsley is learning more and more each season that seasonal depression does not have a say about worth, desirability or success. All throughout Scripture, Christ is foreshadowed and proclaimed as our suffering Savior. In Hebrews 4:15 it says, “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses…”
Creating a Life of Hygge
When the weather starts to turn a little colder, the days get darker a little earlier, and you can no longer leave the house without a little sweater, Alicia feels like her soul begins to calm. To rest and reset. To snuggle in and cozy up. Hygge, to her, is that process.
Psalm 16 & Creating Healthy Boundaries
Boundaries may sound off-putting and even confusing. Most of us don’t know how to set them in place, especially when it comes to serving others well. Let’s take a look at what scripture says about what it means to have healthy, Biblical boundaries without building walls.
My Story: How Yoga Changed My Life
The practice of combining yoga with my Christian faith was revolutionary. It opened my eyes up to a whole new way of experiencing God, and provided space for me to rest in His presence without feeling the pressure to do anything while I was there.
What I Learned from Taking a Month Off Instagram
Social media can be a double-edged sword, providing great resources while also draining emotional fortitude. Many people are now opting for social media fasts or even completing leaving the applications. Read along to see how Nyla’s break from Instagram impacted her, and maybe be inspired to take your own fast from social media.
Daughter of the King, Mom, Chelsea: learning how to be myself as a parent
Motherhood is difficult. You seemingly lose pieces of yourself while also finding new ones. It can often feel like a maze, trying to find the right emotions, paths and places. This is part of Chelsea’s journey to finding herself in Christ and her role as a mother.
Ask and You Shall Receive: Patience
Patience. It’s something most of us probably feel we don’t have enough of, whether you’re stuck in traffic on the way to work or waiting for your kids to change their outfit for the fourth time.
In this post, Katelyn talks about her recent journey with cultivating patience and how it took her to unexpected places.
The Tops Questions I’m Asked as a Spiritual Director
In offering spiritual direction, I provide space for the other person to meet with God, for us together to spend time exploring what the Holy Spirit is doing in and around them.
Even though each session is unique, there are a few commonalities. I am frequently asked two kinds of questions: questions about how to create and control our spiritual lives, and questions about how to live in connection with God.
Ways to Be Active Indoors & Outdoors This Summer
As summer heat is in full swing, you might be struggling to decide between finding movement indoors or outdoors. Why not both? Read along as Nyla shares some practical and fun ways to move both inside and outside while the weather is still hot!
The Original Sin Was Forgetting?
“God warned the Israelites to remember and not forget, for themselves and for their children and the following generations. Because of neuroplasticity, we know that our brains can change — no matter how fixed they may seem. But, we must be diligent and intentional to remember and not forget.”
Check out this blog as Alicia shares why and how we should remember the words of God, “lest we forget.”
What Is Your Body Saying About You?
In a world that often celebrates looking fit over being healthy, we can often confuse and distort the good creation God made in our bodies. We can look at our bodies as bad things that don’t cooperate or look a certain way, or we can appreciate them as God intended them — as his temple.
Nutrient-Dense Summer Desserts
Running out of fun foods to satisfy your sweet tooth this summer? Read along as Nyla shares some of her favorite nutrient-dense desserts that are perfect for the summer sun.