Spaces of Grace Body, Soul, and Spirit
On this page, you’ll find blog posts divided into each topic of body, soul, and spirit. At Spaces of Grace, we’re passionate about learning how to care for ourselves in all three ways. Because as women, we’re always caring for others. And if we’re not healthy and strong, we won’t have anything to give. Join us in the conversation. We’d love to hear what’s important to you in your life.
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10 Healthy Food Swaps for Clean Eating
Fifteen years ago, my health was in a downward spiral. After years of worsening symptoms, I was finally correctly diagnosed and began my 2-year trek back to health (you can read that story here). A major part of my healing process involved changing my eating habits....
Reawakening Your Natural Sense of Smell: Simple Practices to Revive Your Olfactory Power
I ducked into a beautiful flower shop, anxious to explore. Every nook and cranny was filled with gorgeous blooms. Eagerly, I stuck my nose in a tempting display of roses and inhaled. Nothing. Not even a whiff of a scent. The shopkeeper told my disappointed self that...
Reawaken Your Taste Buds to Real Food
It wasn’t until I had my kids that I realized what I was eating was making me sick and contributing to their frequent illnesses. Much of the blame was due to the ultra-processed foods we were eating. For me, it started in childhood with the sweet cereals I had for...
Recapturing Advent
The time sandwiched between Thanksgiving and Christmas in modern times seems to have been taken over by the retail world. It starts with a bang on Black Friday (the big shopping event the day after Thanksgiving) and is then measured by how many shopping days are left...
With Prayer and Thanksgiving
I love the holiday season. Celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day with family and friends feeds my body, soul, and spirit. The history of Thanksgiving is especially deep in America, stretching back to 1621 when the colonists in Plymouth shared a meal...
The Calling of the Butterfly
The calling of the butterfly. Elegant flying flowers dancing on the breezes off the lake of blue. Fragile yet powerful, the winds of the sky could not stop you. The power of the lion is not your calling, yet you live fearlessly. The strength of an eagle is not your...
When Giving Thanks Greatly Pleases God
Good manners have always been a priority in my family. From a very young age I was taught to say please and to give thanks on every appropriate occasion, and I, in turn, taught my children to do the same. God also expects His children to use good manners when we...
Take 5!: Crown of Life
Welcome back to Take 5!: Faith. Take 5!s are short quick Bible studies to help you start your busy day in the Word of God. Please get your journal, pen and settle down in God’s presence. Before you start your study time, take a moment to pray and ask God to guide you...
Take 5!: Walk by Faith
Welcome to Take 5!: Faith Take 5!s are short quick Bible studies to help you start your busy day in the Word of God. Please get your journal, pen and settle down in God's presence. Before you start your study time, take a moment to pray and ask God to guide you during...
Take Care of Your Body, Soul, and Spirit
Thanks for stopping by. We know your life is busy. You’re taking care of others, like children, spouses, and parents. You probably don’t have much time to call your own. We understand. We’re here to offer resources to help you connect with God and care for yourself body, soul, and spirit – even if you just have a few minutes.
