March 12, 2026
SELF-CARE
Self-care
Balancing ministry, family, & life
We have a house with a small yard that needs mowing often. And every single time my husband mows, a flock of birds descends upon the fresh cut grass. We don’t mow to feed the birds, but it’s a benefit to them that we do. And if I’m honest, we enjo...
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March 11, 2026
SELF-CARE
Balancing ministry, family, & life
Burn out
Expectations
Rest
Self-care
Overwhelmed
I lay on the ground, feeling the gravel digging into my palms and the sting of a scraped knee. This was the third time I’d tripped and fallen in two weeks. This was getting ridiculous! Or rather, it wasn’t ridiculous; it was telling. I was too str...
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March 10, 2026
SELF-CARE
Balancing ministry, family, & life
Being a woman in ministry
Burn out
Quiet time with the Lord
Self-care
Spiritual wellness
It’s so easy to be a Martha. Running around fulfilling our ministry and/or family responsibilities with little regard for ourselves and our own needs. There’s Bible study to lead. There are home visits to be made. Homeschool lessons need to be tau...
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March 09, 2026
SELF-CARE
Burn out
Hearing God & Understanding His Will
Quiet time with the Lord
Out of all the self-care tips and tricks, the one thing that’s worked best for me is taking time to ponder in contemplative meditation of the Lord and His goodness. The best part is that it doesn’t matter where I am physically or how much money I ...
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