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.

The Power of Mindfulness for Everyone

In our fast-paced society, mindfulness is needed now more than ever and the famed Old Testament scholar, Walter Bruegemann, seems to agree. He said what’s most needed in our world today is “non-anxious presence.” After all, isn’t the Bible’s most frequent command to not be afraid?  Visit this week’s guest post by Amber Adrian to learn how mindfulness can help us manage anxiety, practice better self-care, and live in the present moment.

From Fearful to Faithful (Transformed by His Living Word)

This is a guest post by Cathryn, who harbored fear, bitterness, and self-doubt as a result of events from her childhood. After turning to God’s Word, she was able to recapture the voice she had once lost and let go of the negative emotions that held her back. She emerged as a spiritual leader and today is able to see herself as a new creation in Christ. Her story tells how God enabled her to grow into the courageous, confident, and passionate woman that she is today – how He transformed her from Fearful to Faithful.