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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What Are Whole Foods & How to Eat More of Them, Food As Medicine Part 3
What do you picture when you think of a whole food? For me I think of a juicy red apple, a fresh salad, or pasture-raised chicken - foods that God made for us in their natural states to infuse us with life and health. Then God said, “I give you every seed-bearing...
Eliminate Ultra-Processed Foods, Food As Medicine Part 2
Are you ready to improve your diet? In Food as Medicine Part 1, we learned it’s one of the most important things you can do to improve your overall health and enable your immune system to fight disease. God created our bodies to be able to heal, and when we eat...
Food as Medicine, Part 1
Food as medicine may be a phrase that you’ve heard. The famous Greek physician Hippocrates is credited with saying what God knew all along: “Let food be thy medicine and let thy medicine be food.” Through much of my life, I have not lived up to that ideal. I grew up...
Pruning Time
“I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit." It's pruning time. After a long season of "sprinter," spring has finally come...
Good Friday: Judas and Jesus
Good Friday: Judas and Jesus As Christians, on this day, we are often torn between sorrow and thankfulness. We are sorrowful because Jesus suffered and died on the cross, and thankful because Jesus took our place and suffered and died on the cross. As I was studying...
Whatever Is True
Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence,...
The Kings of Christmas
King There are several kings of Christmas in the Christmas account in the Bible. In the Greek the word king transliterates as basileus which means a leader of the people, a commander, lord of the land (Blue Letter Bible, 2022). This word most likely descends from the...
Re-Advent Your Life Advent Devotional
Is the busyness of the season derailing your devotions? Advent Devotional for Busy Women We know your days are already full. Many of you are moms with children. Some of you are caregivers for a chronically ill spouse or child. And a lot of you are trying to hold down...
15 Minutes to Strengthen Your Spirit
Does the zaniness of the holiday rush derail your quiet time with God? I understand. For me, traveling or having guests in my home shakes up the status quo. My studio becomes a guest room, and I often stay up later with family and friends. I look forward to early...
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.
