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Christian Testimonies, Gifts of Pain, Guest Posts, Mental Health, Overcoming Obstacles, Pain & Suffering

From Traumatic Beginnings to Hopeful Endings – Mary’s Story of Loss, Grief, and Faith in God That Kept Her Moving Forward

When Mary found out her 35-year-old father unexpectedly died in a farm accident, she and her family were devastated. In an instant, their world seemed to fall apart as they tried to process the trauma, had to purchase a new home, and her mom started a full-time position. Through God’s strength, her family was able to keep moving forward, and Mary’s faith was what kept her grounded during seasons of anxiety, depression, and fear. In her testimony, she shares how God grew her through her trials and planted a desire in her heart to minister to others journeying through trauma.

Christian Testimonies, Faith, Guest Posts, Mental Health, Relationships

From Believing Lies to Being Grounded in Truth – Laura’s Story of Transformation & Healing

Laura’s testimony of overcoming addiction, escaping an abusive relationship, and shedding the lies she once believed about her identity and worth is so powerful! Once she began attending church and seeking Christ, God began to reveal things in her life that needed to change and ground her in truth. Today, she is a Sunday school teacher, women’s ministry leader, and woman of God who is sharing her story to bless others and glorify Him.

Body Image, Christian Testimonies, Cultivate, Faith, Fitness, Focused Living, Goal Setting, Guest Posts, Overcoming Obstacles, Self Care, Weight Loss

From Never Enough to Good – Cultivating a Renewed Body Image

In Meghan’s vulnerable story, From Not Enough to Good – Cultivating a Renewed Body Image, she shares her transformation from being bound by lies to freedom, from hating her body to viewing it as a dwelling place for His Spirit, and from exercising as punishment to exercising for health because God created her body and called it good.

Christian Testimonies, Faith, Fitness, Focused Living, Guest Posts, Overcoming Obstacles

Walk, Run, Soar – Discovering My Second Wind

When Dorina’s husband died from cancer in 2014, she didn’t know how to move forward. Finding the courage to begin again required her to rely on the Lord for strength and pursue her long-standing passion for running. Running became her grief therapy—a way to experience God’s presence, process her thoughts, and cry out in prayer. God met her on the trails and led her down an unexpected path toward renewed hope and an opportunity to love again. Dorina’s story is a testament to God’s goodness that will inspire you to press on through life’s trials.

Body Image, Christian Testimonies, Faith, Fitness, Goal Setting, Guest Posts, Mental Health, Nutrition, Overcoming Obstacles, Self Care, Weight Loss

From Flawed to Fulfilled – Overcoming Body Obsession to Find True Freedom in Christ

In From Flawed to Fulfilled – Overcoming Body Obsession to Find True Freedom in Christ, Tiffany shares the challenges she faced when her weight became her identity. Bombarded with images of the “ideal body” on social media and in her modeling career, Tiffany’s thoughts became dominated by food and exercise. When she reached a turning point and realized this way of living was toxic for her physical, mental, and spiritual health, she began to make changes that set her free from shame and guilt so she could secure her identity in Christ. Her story will inspire you to turn your eyes to the standards set by God and focus on the things that are truly important.

Cultivate, Faith, Goal Setting, Guest Posts, Mental Health, Self Care

Prerequisites of Self-Care – 5 Biblical Foundations for Building Healthy Habits that Last

When it comes to building new habits for our health, action-oriented change doesn’t work. We can read books and articles about tips and tricks, but if the change doesn’t happen from the inside out, it won’t last. What we need first is the renewal of our hearts and minds. That way, we have a strong foundation for biblical self-care. In today’s article, writer and coach Daniela Stark, shares five prerequisites of self-care – things that need to be in place in our Christian life for healthy habits to happen consistently.

Cultivate, Guest Posts, Self Care, Weight Loss

Selecting Safer Products for Your Health, Your Family, & Your Home

Have you ever thought about what’s in your personal care or cleaning products and how they could be impacting your health? In today’s post, guest writer Kelly McMillen shares some surprising statistics that will open your eyes to the lack of regulation in the cosmetics industry and how consumers are being misled by ingredient labels. Her story will amaze you and her article will help you make informed decisions when selecting products for your health, your family, and your home.

Cultivate, Faith, Family, Focused Living, Guest Posts, Mental Health, Parenting, Self Care

Establishing a Healthy Work-Life Balance

Our greatest desire isn’t for results or productivity, but to be a faithful steward of what God had given us. At times this means leaning into our work and other times it means setting it down to spend quality time with our loved ones and enjoy life! In today’s post, guest author Leslie Lucadou shares 8 practical strategies to find a healthy work-life balance while relying on God for the grace she needs in each moment. If you’re battling working from home or pursuing outside passions while also being faithful to your family, you will not want to miss this post!

Cultivate, Faith, Family, Parenting, Relationships

5 Ways to Help Your Tween Build a Healthy Self-Esteem

The cultural narrative of our tween’s generation is to look inside themselves to find out who they were meant to be. Not only does this conflict with Christian beliefs, it leaves our kids confused, searching for answers, and comparing themselves to others to find out where they fit in. They turn to friend groups, social media, and the outside world to find their worth, leaving them emotionally and spiritually unstable. If we want our kids to build a healthy identity and positive self-esteem, it has to start at home. From a young age, we have to have difficult conversations that point them back to the Bible and prepare them for our rapidly changing world. In today’s article, I discuss five ways we can invest in our children so they grow into morally strong, spiritually motivated adults who are world changers for God’s Kingdom.

Cultivate, Faith, Guest Posts, Relationships

7 Ways for Women to Find Soul Friends

After months of being quarantined and social distancing guidelines still in effect, what we crave now more than ever is connection. In today’s post, Lisa-Jo Baker addresses where we can find this kind of connection—these “soul food” conversations where we feel seen, heard, and loved—and shares seven practical tips for how we can cultivate deeper, more meaningful friendships.