How to Pray by Listening // A Guest Post by Crickett Keeth
Let's welcome Crickett Keeth back to Creative Pauses from The Tiny House on the Hill! How would you describe your time in prayer? Do you do most of the talking, or do you pause to listen? When we hear the words pray or prayer, we tend to think of speaking, not...
Creating Holy Pockets of Stillness
A blessed life is one lived intentionally. And can we agree that few things in life are more intentional than growing a garden? We scout out a sunny spot, prepare the soil, choose the plants, and pluck them in the ground. I know a little something about this because...
Cultivate A Consistent Prayer Life in 2021 + NEW GIFT + Giveaway!
While there's a lot I'd like to leave behind in 2020, my prayer life isn't one of them. For thirty years, I've celebrated the truth that God wants to be personally known, experienced, and trusted. But my time with Him hasn't always reflected it. My intentions were...
6 Christmas Gifts for the Hurting + A Giveaway for You
Christmas gifts come in all shapes and sizes. Many believe the best ones are hidden beneath a lit-tree. But I think⏤especially this year⏤the best gifts will be shown, demonstrated, and offered, from intentional hearts. In my last post, I shared specific ways to...
Ways to Celebrate Togetherness While Separated This Holiday Season
It will be a different holiday season. On that, we can agree. No need to run down all the reasons why. We're very much aware of each one, but Thanksgiving and Christmas will come nonetheless. Neither set of my parents, nor my aunt and uncle, will gather around our...
Re-Charge Your Prayer Life by Pairing Up With a Prayer Partner!
It started easy enough. I texted one morning, asking if there were specific ways I could pray for her, and in return, she asked the same. It was a simple exchange of words. But at that moment, I realized it was more than a simple swap. Yes, tapping...







