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September 17, 2020Body 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.

August 27, 2020August 27, 2020Cultivate, 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.

July 14, 2020Cultivate, 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!

April 30, 2020May 6, 2020Cultivate, Faith, Family, Focused Living, Parenting

5 Practices to Cultivate a Christ-Centered Home

Out of an overflow of God’s love, we can implement simple practices that cultivate Christlike character in our children and invite God’s love to fill our homes. In today’s post, I share are five practices to create a Christ-centered home and build a rock-solid foundation for our children’s faith.

March 12, 2020March 13, 2020Cultivate, Faith, Focused Living

Practicing the Spiritual Disciplines

Today’s post outlines eight spiritual disciplines as described in Richard Foster’s book, The Celebration of Discipline. Each of these practices has been life-changing for me in cultivating the fruit of the Spirit and experiencing Christ’s love, peace, and joy to greater depths. I pray that they will help you in your spiritual walk as you move toward health and wholeness.

February 19, 2020February 20, 2020Cultivate, Faith, Focused Living, Guest Posts, Mental Health, Overcoming Obstacles, Self Care

The Art of Daily Rest: My Coping Coffee

Just like we fuel ourselves physically we need to recharge ourselves emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. We can exercise regularly, attend therapy, and eat the cleanest diet, but if we are not also practicing rest and relaxation it’s all in vain. In today’s post, guest author Danielle Pete shares healthy coping strategies to combat stress so we can be prepared for battle when faced with blindsiding hardships.

February 13, 2020February 13, 2020Cultivate, Faith, Focused Living, Guest Posts, Mental Health, Overcoming Obstacles, Self Care

Two Truths and a Lie About Anxiety

Have you ever felt like you’re drowning in a sea of worry and Jesus is sleeping? If so, you’re not alone—Jesus’ closest friends experienced the same thing. In today’s post, Jen shares common misconceptions about anxiety and two truths that are helping her shift her focus from the waves of life to the One who controls them and walks with us through the storms.

February 6, 2020April 9, 2021Cultivate, Faith, Focused Living, Guest Posts, Mental Health, Self Care

Depression: It’s More Common than You Think, but There is Help, Hope, and Healing

God never wastes our pain, but rather uses it to sanctify us and invite us into a closer relationship with Him. Through Him, we can find hope. Through community, we can get help. Together, we can experience healing from depression and other mental illness so we can walk toward wholeness.

January 23, 2020January 14, 2021Cultivate, Faith, Focused Living, Guest Posts, Mental Health, Overcoming Obstacles, Self Care

Conquer Worry, Fear, and Anxiety This Year

Worry, fear, and anxiety are the common cold of mental illness and will take over our lives if we let them. In today’s post, international speaker, bestselling author, and board certified clinical neuropsychologist, Dr. Michelle Bengtson, shares a battle plan to break the grip of anxiety so we can reclaim the peace God promises.

January 16, 2020September 10, 2022Cultivate, Faith, Focused Living, Guest Posts, Mental Health, Self Care

Using our Emotions as Tools for Transformation

In this week’s post, physical therapist, health & life coach, Kate Bartley shares five ways we can harness the power of our emotions and use them as tools for positive growth. When we begin viewing our emotions as neither good nor bad, but simply as internal messages designed to inform us, we can learn to not only walk in health and wholeness, but find freedom to be who God created us to be.