Bonnie Gray
Why You Need to Be Gentle With Yourself
I had a hard time falling asleep and woke up being hard on myself. As I ate my breakfast, I was surrounded by my worries. Instead of songs of deliverance surrounding me… Read More
How to Pray When It’s Hard to Hear God
I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer. Psalm 17:6 (NIV) The question popped out of the blue as I… Read More
My Mother Was a Mail-Order Bride: A Journey to Find Beauty and Joy
Hear 4 Reasons Why It is Important to Give Yourself Grace… Read More
Be Very Gentle With Yourself: Three Whispers of God’s Love for Moms
I had a difficult childhood growing up. I didn’t have a mother I felt safe with emotionally. I didn’t grow up hearing words of approval and grace but criticism and guilt. Growing… Read More
Why Women Are Stressed Out Heroes & How To Find Your Spark Again
I was good at taking care of others and getting things done. But, I wasn’t good at nurturing my own heart or taking care of my well-being. So I became overwhelmed with… Read More
Critical Voices? Let Go of Your Plan and Hold Onto Something More Beautiful: God’s Loving Hand
When I drew some simple flowers one morning and I wanted to share it with my friends online in my Whispers of Rest Book Club, a critical voice said,”This is child’s play. Please… Read More
How You Can Detox From Stress and Refresh Your Soul With God’s Love and Peace
Dear friend, even though the year is new, I’ve learned that if I’m not intentional, all the noise around me crowds my heart. I’m functioning, getting things done, but my soul needs… Read More
How to Choose Joy When Joy Seems Easy for Others But Hard for You
Dear God, Why does joy seem so easy for others, but so hard for me? Then God whispered . . . let me tell you a story Of how joy is meant for you too,… Read More
Love Has Come Down: Merry Christmas, Sweet Kindreds!
When you come to a fork in the road, Jesus whispers, “Don’t worry for tomorrow. Let me love you today. Look at my hand holding yours. I’ll walk with you ahead.” This… Read More
Do You Find It Hard to Choose Joy or Make Time to Explore What Gives You Joy? Advent Joy #CoffeeBreakForYourSoul
Maya Angelou said, “A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer; it sings because it has a song.” What is the new song of God wants to you sing? Could joy… Read More
Advent: Letting Go of Your Grip To Blossom With God’s Peace (Guest Emily Freeman) #CoffeeBreakForYourSoul
Author Henri Nouwen shares “Many voices ask for our attention. There is a voice that says, ‘Prove that you are a good person.’ …’Nobody really cares about you,’ and one that says, ‘Be… Read More
When I Was Struggling With Panic Attacks: What I Learned
“When God is going to do something wonderful, He always starts with a hardship; when God is going to do something amazing, He starts with an impossibility.” Anne Lamott I love this… Read More
