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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7 Essential Tips for Beginners Starting a Workout Routine
In the last body blog post, we learned about renewing our bodies with spring greens. In part two of this three-part series, we will look at how to renew ourselves through exercise--focusing on working out for beginners. We’re happy to welcome fitness expert Sarah...
3 Top Ways to Renew Your Body for Spring, Part 1
My 10-year-old self could sense something different in the air. I inhaled deeply. It smelled like … spring! After several months of a frigid, snowy Michigan winter, my nose told me the seasons were changing. It was a mingling of sun-warmed soggy earth with a hint of...
Feeling Weird Because of Seasonal Changes?
Changing Season Changing Body & Mind With a huge yawn I forced myself out of my comfy chair and cozy blanket where I’d dozed after a busy day. I might as well get ready for bed. I walked into the kitchen to switch off the over-the-sink light and glanced at the...
Goal Setting
I love goal setting. A couple of times a year I sit down with my planner and a pencil, and I pray over what God would have me accomplish for the coming season. God is also a fan of goals. Proverbs 21:5 says, “Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty...
Schedule Your Day: Small Changes Big Results
Have you ever heard Benjamin Franklin's quote, "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail,"? You'll hear that and much more in podcast #2 in our Little Tweaks: Small Changes Big Results series at Spaces of Grace. Be sure to Listen to #1 The Little Things. Simple,...
The Parable of the Soap Dish
My knuckles turned white, while my fingers cramped. I hope she didn't notice this grubby soap dish while she was washing her hands, I thought to myself. I looked at my soap dish as I continued to scrub at the residue embedded on the sides of my plastic soap dish. My...
Meaning of the Parables: The Sacred Everyday Words of Jesus
We all love a good story. One that draws us in from the beginning. One where we love to love the hero and love to hate the villain. One where we may even see ourselves in the characters. Why Did Jesus Teach in Parables? Jesus knew the power of stories. He knew some of...
The Potter and the Clay
The Potter and the Clay When my oldest son was just a little boy, I entered him in the three-year-old clay class at a nature center. As I was a stay-at-home mom, this was my little guy’s first venture into the big world without his mother, and we were both a little...
God is With Us
I never noticed it before. One of the most beautiful verses of the Bible, "Be still and know that I am God," is recorded in a most unexpected place. Be still and know seems like it should be part of the lyrical peace of Psalm 23. After all, it's easy to be still when...
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.
