Bonnie Gray
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
Advent Spark Hope: Sing Your Song Instead of Letting Stress Steal Your Spark (Guest Kristen Welch) #CoffeeBreakForYourSoul
Billie Holiday said, “If I’m going to sing like someone else, then I don’t need to sing at all.” Mary, after news of Jesus’ birth, broke into song too! “He has put… Read More
#CoffeeBreakForYourSoul What Makes You Come Alive? Let’s Celebrate Advent
How are you doing? I’ve missed you, friend. Don’t just be busy for Christmas this year. It’s too beautiful to miss. Let’s hear God’s Whispers of Christmas! I’ve been asking God what He… Read More
What A Vet Taught Me About My Personal Battles (10 Lessons From Vietnam)
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” ~ Plato Maybe it’s because I grew up in Silicon Valley surrounded by engineers. For whatever reason, I had never met… Read More
Five Simple Breath Prayers to Spark Thanksgiving Joy in Your Soul
Although November is about giving thanks, we also begin navigating the holidays – and having to remember the people, places, and stories that are difficult or wounding. God knows your longings… Read More
