“We long for tangible evidence of God’s love, but we fail to see it, in part because we have not learned to be thankful.” (Ann Spangler from Praying the Names of Jesus) Am I loved? Cherished by the Father? It’s easy to express to someone else that she or he is. But isn’t it muchContinue reading “tangible evidence of His love”
Author Archives: mariel
unpredictable power of routine in tending seasons
Welcome to Tending through the Seasons series, where writers from various seasons of life share how they are tending their soul by the Word of God through their current season. Meet Katie Kibbe. She is a coach, writer, and speaker. She loves helping women envision life where her calendar is calm and her inner criticContinue reading “unpredictable power of routine in tending seasons”
finding the quiet
As our doors begin to reopen and our schedules get busy again, it seems the noise within us is gaining volume. Summer is typically a time to refresh and rest. It’s a time to regroup and reorient our hearts. But after eighteen months of pandemic life, we have become like children in a schoolyard playingContinue reading “finding the quiet”
enveloped by grace
I stood on the edge of the porch, paintbrush in hand. As the white paint slathered onto the wood, covering all the imperfections, the parallel wasn’t lost on me. I knew I was standing in the middle of a do over. I had lived a dark season of failing God. He knew it and IContinue reading “enveloped by grace”
breath prayer: tend your soul in seasons of change
Welcome to Tending through the Seasons series, where writers from various seasons of life share how they are tending their soul by the Word of God through their current season. Meet Celia Miller. She is a wife, writer and avid lover, and pursuer of Jesus. She and her husband reside in Greenwood, Indiana with theirContinue reading “breath prayer: tend your soul in seasons of change”
who else could use a soul lift?
{five minute friday: lift} Burdens feel heavy and drag us down. The weight of too many decisions, the speed of too many obligations and the pressure of the too much all press in on us. The beauty of God’s Word often lies in its relatability to our own modern lives. David was a king thousandsContinue reading “who else could use a soul lift?”
tending through the seasons
Seasons of life carry various rhythms with them. Our rhythms determine how we spend our time. Some seasons carry busier rhythms than others with responsibilities and obligations that keep us moving all day. Some seasons carry slower paces with less tugs on our schedule. Whether you work inside or outside the home, whether you areContinue reading “tending through the seasons”
tending tuesday: a slice of heaven
Welcome to Tending Tuesday! This week I want to introduce you to Leslie C. Glass. She is an encourager, writer, and morning mentor. She helps women develop spiritual morning rhythms that they are committed to and confident in. Her latest release is the Summertime Journal for the First Fruits Woman, a daily guide to aContinue reading “tending tuesday: a slice of heaven”
from atheist to daughter
I don’t know the first time I declared myself an atheist. By the time I entered marriage in my early twenties, I was certain it was the best way to define my spiritual stance. Having grown up in a home torn by multiple divorces and instability on every level, I learned early on that IContinue reading “from atheist to daughter”
reorienting towards the light
Noticing the unusual display of light and shadow on the wall cast by the sunlight, I turned to look for its source. The leaves of the palm I had moved to that corner seemed to glow as the sunlight spilled over it and through its leaves. That’s when I noticed the dry soil and offeredContinue reading “reorienting towards the light”