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...
Jesus Loved
Why did Judas betray Jesus? Jesus loved him. Why did Judas do it? Why did he betray Jesus? Jesus loved him. He was one of the Twelve Jesus chose to walk with Him day by day for three years. How could he do it? Judas saw the good, the love, the care, the healing and...
It’s Okay: Real Life Ministry
Real Life Ministry Diaper changing, bottle washing, and midnight feedings did not feel like world-changing ministry opportunities. I'm not doing enough to lead others to Christ I often thought. The guilt was constant. As young mother I often felt as if I wasn't a part...
Holiday Tips for Caregivers
When you’re a caregiver, the holidays may be a source of added stress for many reasons. You remember how Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and all the other special days used to be before your loved one got sick or was injured. You may feel so worn out that preparing...
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...
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...
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.
