I’ve recently sensed a quiet but significant shift in my heart. It could be a result of being forced to slow down in the pandemic. It could be the heightened conflict that we see all […]
Category: Intentional Living
Treasuring the Hours
During my first semester of college, we had to take a short college life introductory course. It was meant to help us transition from having our days pretty much mapped out in high school to […]
Practicing Rest
Prioritizing and enjoying an extended time of rest is greatly beneficial. Dellan and I decided to be more proactive about resting about a year and a half ago. It is an act of love for […]
How I’m Breaking Free from Body Shame
There’s a new thing happening in my heart regarding body image, and I think it could help you find freedom, too. I wrote a post about body image back in college (can I say ‘back […]
Drawing Near in the Dark
Around this time last year, I was coming out of a season of deep disappointment. I had experienced a stretch of about two years where it was a battle to stay hopeful and content. There […]
An Invitation to Taste and See
I don’t write about Jesus because I think it will earn me any ‘points’ with God. He isn’t my chosen topic because I grew up in church and went to Bible college. It’s definitely not […]
The Love You Had at First
If we think back and remember what made our souls come alive at around the age of 7 or 8, there’s a good chance that, whatever it was, we were made to do it. I’ve […]
Plans for Rest
I’m sure you can relate to this feeling. You’ve worked and parented all week, stayed on top of housework for the most part, and participated in a few extra activities in the evenings. You’ve cooked […]
Our Too Much is Just Enough
If we are in the family of God, we all have the same mission. Jesus kept it simple: And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Mark 16:15 […]
Thriving is Here
It’s easy to view thriving as a future-bound gift. No matter what season God has me in, I find some way to look ahead. When D and I were dating, I couldn’t wait to be […]
Gabrielle Ruth Writes 