How to Put Your Mind to Rest at Bedtime
I'm convinced that my thoughts sleep during the day so they'll have abundant energy to run laps at night. Not so long ago, I went to bed at 9, or at least the body went down for the count. My mind, however, buzzed. I usually stay in the bed, hoping to fall asleep, but...
How to Redeem Your Time Every Morning + A Starbucks Giveaway
What do a cup of tea and redeeming our time have in common? (Not a tea drinker? Stick with me.) Years ago, in a charming old home on a corner lot, I invited small groups of women over for tea, conversation, and a focus on a particular book of the Bible or Scripture...
5 More Places to Pray this Spring + Starbucks Giveaway
Many of you enjoyed last year's post, "7 Places to Pray this Spring" so I thought you might enjoy a few more. Daring to step outside our comfort zones to talk with God reminds us how the faith walk is an adventure that was never intended to be squirreled away...
Join the Scripture-Based Spring Scavenger Hunt + Amazon Giveaway Prize!
Who doesn't love a good scavenger hunt? There's something about seeking out specific items within a certain time limit that puts a pep in our step! Granted, most hunts are minutes long but this one is more about slowing our pace, encouraging us to pause and to see...
Books I’m Reading and Why You Might Love Them Too + A Starbucks Giveaway
I often choose books based solely on what I need or want to learn at the time. It's why reading for the simple pleasure of it is a goal this year. Maybe Nancy Mitford says it best, "As far as I'm concerned, all reading is for pleasure." Today, I'm sharing both types...
Spiritual Hibernating with God this Winter + Downloads and Giveaway!
I'm a hibernator by nature. I love all things cozy, flickering, warm, and quiet. How 'bout you? Like flowers that take flight in spring after a time of gathering up God's goodness beneath a dormant ground, we too have similar opportunities. You may remember my post,...
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A SUBSCRIBER GIFT FOR YOU!
It's "Letter Writing Week" in the Creative Pauses FB group. We like to share different "mail to" prompts, but this time, we're taking pictures of the tuck-in items we're including. 🥰
What's something you like to tuck inside your cards and letters? 💕
"One of my favorite things about handwritten letters is that you can keep them for however long you want, and revisit them at any time. A screenshot of a sweet text doesn't quite measure up." - Lauren Beasley
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