Category: Guest Posts

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, 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.

Cultivate, Faith, Family, Guest Posts, Parenting

Talking with Little Ones – Simple Adjustments with Big Payoffs

Establishing strong relationships with our children while they are young is essential to their growth and well-being. Being intentional in the way we talk with our little ones sets the foundation for more difficult conversations in the future. In today’s post, guest writer Amber Adrian shares simple adjustments we can make to our daily interactions with our kids that will yield big payoffs.

Cultivate, Faith, Family, Guest Posts, Marriage, Overcoming Obstacles

How To Cultivate Healthy Communication with Your Spouse – 5 Messages Your Husband Needs to Hear

Many marriage conflicts arise from poor communication. We make assumptions, don’t speak precisely, or respond defensively based on preconceived notions and past experiences, putting up metaphorical shields that prevent connection. We shut down rather than listen, cutting off communication without either person feeling heard or understood. In today’s post, guest author Kate Bartley shares five key messages that every husband (and wife) needs to hear. These messages are essential to cultivating healthy communication with your spouse that will open the door to deeper connection and a stronger marriage.

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

Seeking Guidance and Peace Amid Adversity

Adversity is critical to our spiritual growth just like exercise is critical to our physical health.  Adversity allows for growth, strengthens our character, and sharpens our willpower. In today’s post, Joseph Shumway shares how we can harness the winds of adversity by setting our sails to increased capacity, following Christ, and encouraging others to join us on our journey. We were made for such a time as this and can trust that God has the divine power to lift us to great heights from what appears to be an unbearable burden.  Like Paul, may we discover that God’s power is made perfect in our weakness, and “most gladly therefore glory in our infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon us” (2 Corinthians 12:9).