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,...
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...
Dormancy: Feeling Stuck
I slumped in my cluttered office staring at a blank document on my laptop. I wanted to plan my next project, but my thoughts felt as cloudy, gray, and oppressive as the sky out my office window. My creative well was dry. “What is wrong with...
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.
