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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Take Adaptogens To Fight Stress
As busy women caring for others, we often feel stretched to our limits by stress. Changing seasons and fluctuating weather conditions can take a further toll on our bodies. What if I told you there was something easy and quick that you could take to support your...
Bring the Sweat: Can Hot Be Good?
Like most others, when the humid, hot doldrum days of August instantly wilt my hair, smother my breathing, and sap my energy, I want to head for the air conditioning. But wait. Could it be that hot can actually be good for you? Yes, it can. In our August body post for...
Fresh Food
It’s safe to say that as a child, my family, like many Americans, ate a diet fairly high in sugar, carbs, and processed foods — and I loved it! Every morning my six-year-old self munched on my favorite breakfast of Cap’n Crunch. For lunch, I packed a Honey Loaf and ...
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,...
The Word of God
"The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever." We need the Word of God. I want God's Word to be everything to me. I want to want it more than the air I breathe and the bread that I eat. The first thing I hear when I rise and the...
Seek God’s Vision for 2023
Get a Vision It’s been almost a month since we’ve rang in the New Year. Confetti has settled. Champaign bubbles have fizzled. Vacation is a memory. We've a new year before us, fresh and untested, ready to be explored. The question is, Will we be intentional about it,...
5 Verses Bible Study, Part 2: Accepted
Welcome to 5 Verses Bible Study, Part 2: Accepted For this study we are focusing on Ephesians 1:6-10. I have changed the format of this Bible study to give you a week's worth of Bible study content. Before you settle in for some precious time with God, get your Bible,...
5 Verses Bible Study: Ephesians 1:1-5 Blessings
1. Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus: 2. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has...
Waver or Walker?
"Walk in the steps of faith which our father Abraham had...he did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but he was strengthened in faith giving glory to God, and being fully convinced that He who promised was able to perform." Romans 4: 12, 20. Waver or...
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.
