Giving Yourself Grace: The Importance of Emotional Self-Care
Over the past year, specifically since we’ve all been dealing with the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems like the phrase “give yourself some…
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3 Affirmations From the Book of Psalms to Help Nurture Your Soul
For as long as I can remember, picking up my Bible every morning has helped ease my anxiety. As someone who has always felt more…
I’m Not Christian, but I Still Learn From the Psalms
Three months ago, my grandmother passed away due to natural causes. One might not see the inevitable passing of a relative in their late 80s…
Is It Time for Some Spiritual Spring Cleaning?
As the weather warms up and spring cleaning fever hits me with a vengeance, I am more than ready to declutter my closet and deep…
The Hope of Spring: Lessons in Transition
When my lease ended in November, I wasn’t quite sure where I would go next. I had recently left my job working for a nonprofit,…
Why Grace Is More Important Than Ever Right Now
I recently visited two of my dear friends who I hadn’t seen in many months due to COVID-19. As we sat around the breakfast table…
5 Spiritual Memoirs to Rekindle Your Faith
There are times when my faith could use a little boost. As much as I value my regular practices of devotion, they can become a…
What I Learned When I Stopped Trying to Justify My Faith
“On what date do you tell someone you go to church?” That, verbatim, is what I typed into Google while walking to meet my date…
My COVID Camino: How I Embarked on a Self-Made Pilgrimage
The Camino de Santiago (El Camino) is an ancient Christian pilgrimage route that dates back to medieval times, welcoming travelers from trails all around Europe…
How to Do an at-Home Retreat
This year, like most people around the world, I’ve spent more time at home than ever before. When I spend so much time in the…
