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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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...
Fab 15-Minute Healthy Habits for Your Body
Have you ever wanted to wave a magic wand and fix your body in 15 minutes? I have too, but, unfortunately, it’s never worked for me. Probably not you either. Body Image When I was a teen, I was obsessed with my body image. Since childhood, I have been overly skinny,...
The Music of Christmas
Music is a thing in my family. Every holiday and gathering is marked by music. Families gathered round a campfire with guitars. Generations circling the piano singing with hearts and souls. Aunts and uncles. Nieces and nephews. Rocking chairs, high chairs, and wheel...
Read, Reread, Write!
Read, Reread, Write! 18 Now it shall come about when he sits on the throne of his kingdom, he shall write for himself a copy of this law on a scroll in the presence of the Levitical priests. 19 It shall be with him and he shall read it all the days of his life, that...
Prayers of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
The Jews of long ago also had a favorite place to pray—the temple in Jerusalem. Jesus used the temple as a backdrop for a parable of prayers, the prayers of the Pharisee and the tax collector. As you will see, when it comes to prayer, as far as Jesus is concerned,...
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...
Journey through Lent
For dust you are and to dust you shall return. Genesis 3:19 NKJV Ash Wednesday I grew up going to church with my family on Ash Wednesday. Every year we quietly lined up to receive the ashes in the sign of the cross on our foreheads. As I walked back to my seat,...
Inheritance, Part 3: 5 Verses Study on Ephesians
Inheritance, Part 3: 5 Verses Study on Ephesians. Welcome! Ephesians is well known for its life changing verses about the spiritual armor of God. In chapter 1 we read one reason God has given us us His armor, to protect our inheritance in Christ Jesus. Start this...
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.
