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Why Women Are Stressed Out Heroes & How To Find Your Spark Again

By On March 31, 2018

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

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How You Can Detox From Stress and Refresh Your Soul With God’s Love and Peace

By On January 20, 2018

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

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How to Choose Joy When Joy Seems Easy for Others But Hard for You

By On January 9, 2018

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

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Five Simple Breath Prayers to Spark Thanksgiving Joy in Your Soul

By On November 5, 2017

  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

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If You Long to Let God Love You Fresh & New (Prayer Podcast 2) #WhispersofRest

By On June 13, 2017

When you feel too tired to pray, Jesus whispers – Lean in. Just let me love you. You’re worth it. Choose rest. In Deuteronomy 33:12, we find a beautiful blessing – “Let the beloved… Read More

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What Would It Look Like To Fall in Love With God Again? A New Book: Whispers of Rest

By On February 14, 2017

“What would it look like to fall in love with God all over again? The world says prove you’re good enough. Prove you’re worthy of attention. But Jesus tenderly whispers, “My love… Read More

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Merry Christmas, Sweet Kindreds!

By On December 25, 2016

The kids are all tucked in bed.  They wanted to stay up late tonight because, “Mom! It’s Christmas!” So, I said, “Yes! It’s Christmas!”. So, we played game night, with Christmas music… Read More

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Joy & Intimacy: Your Name is On God’s Heart (Advent Devotional For Your Soul JOY) #OneWordAdvent

By On December 15, 2016

Like me, do you ever hold yourself back from joy too? That’s what happens, just as you’re about to do something new or to break out of old patterns: self-doubt and fear… Read More

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Why We Need Courage to Choose Joy & Why I Must Write To You Today #OneWordAdvent

By On December 17, 2015

It’s been hard for me to choose joy.  That’s because choosing joy isn’t really about what I want to do. Choosing joy is about choosing who I really want to be. And… Read More

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Joy may feel risky but joy is God-centered.

Is Your Joy Safe? 3 Misconceptions about Joy

By On July 30, 2015

We all long to experience joy. Do we opt for safe joy when Jesus offers full joy? When I was a little girl, I didn’t wear that many dresses. On the occasions… Read More

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4 Ways To Let Grace In Instead of Guilt

By On June 11, 2015

“real freedom is freedom from the opinion of others. above all, freedom from your own opinions about yourself.”  brennan manning Every day I wrote Finding Spiritual Whitespace, the critical voice in me would… Read More

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{ Unwrapping Love } Why Joy is Soul Baring

By On February 16, 2012

Here in California, there is an early sign of spring’s arrival. I look out the kitchen window.  Where the branches once stood bare, cherry blossoms have bloomed in clusters. But the rain… Read More

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