Relationship Check In
Today for #soulcaresunday, I invite you to check in on the relationships in your life. As many of us reenter social life, how do you feel...
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- Jul 9, 2021
- 3 min
Rejuvenation Day at The Perch
Rejuvenation Day, a FREE day filled with relaxing, calming, and refreshing activities, will be held at The Perch on Saturday, August 21....
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- Jun 25, 2021
- 1 min
My Top Book Recommendation: Spiritual Disciplines Handbook
My journey with soul care began when I found myself utterly exhausted without a clue about what to do. I was doing all the things you're...
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- Jun 24, 2021
- 1 min
6 Ways to Say "No"
This summer is FILLED with possibilities. There are lots of things we can do, lots of invites, lots we'd like to do. But here's the...
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- Jun 16, 2021
- 1 min
Don't Should on Yourself
Friends, any time the word "should" crosses our thoughts, we need to see it as a warning sign. Shoulds almost always carry with them...
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- Jun 10, 2021
- 1 min
Maybe Less Really Can Be More
In my younger years, I fully believed that growth and development was a "go big or go home" endeavor. Part of that was my personality (I...
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- Jun 7, 2021
- 1 min
Authentic Vibes Only
There! I fixed it! I totally understand what this is trying to do. It's trying to remind us to focus on the positive things in life, to...
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- Apr 19, 2021
- 1 min
Jesus Honored His Body—and Its Limits
I've seen a social media post going around telling parents, especially moms, that their job is to care for their kids—not themselves....
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- Oct 13, 2020
- 4 min
Leading Well in an Exhausting Season
How are you? No, really, how are you? Maybe you work full-time, in or out of the home. Maybe you are caring for your family, your...
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- Sep 18, 2020
- 3 min
3 Ways to Use Art in Your Soul Care
I love using art for soul care, and you’ve probably noticed that many of our retreats and workshops at The Perch use painting, doodling,...
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- Aug 31, 2020
- 4 min
7 Reasons You Need a Plan for Soul Care
Are you someone who loves schedules or hates them? I tend to think I’m very spontaneous, but I actually like to have a schedule that I...
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- Mar 22, 2020
- 7 min
Soul Care Resources for COVID-19
This is a trying time for all of us, and we need soul care practices to keep us grounded in these uncertain times. In my commitment to...
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- Feb 16, 2020
- 3 min
A Simple Way to Make Your Morning Cup More Meaningful
When I got married, I registered for matching mugs. This year, though, I packed them away. I prefer mugs with meaning and memories.
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- Dec 30, 2019
- 3 min
A Different Take on New Year's Resolutions
The start of a new year is a natural time to examine our lives and make goals for how we want to change and grow. I hate, though, that so...
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- Dec 10, 2019
- 4 min
5 Ways to Experience More Peace This Christmas
Do you ever feel like the Christmas season is a blur? There’s so much to do and to buy, so many people to see, and so many places to be....
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- Sep 9, 2019
- 6 min
Soul Care Practices for Moms of Infants
We welcomed our second child on July 29, and it’s been a beautiful 6 weeks of adjusting to life as a family of four. Our first child is...
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- Jan 24, 2019
- 4 min
Four Ways to Treat Your Work as Ministry
I was recently interviewed on a podcast (link coming soon!), and the host asked me a really interesting question that has had me thinking...
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- Dec 4, 2018
- 3 min
What the World Needs Now
As we begin Advent this week, I’m in an introspective, reflective mood. A year ago, I was in a very different place. I was burned out,...
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- Sep 26, 2018
- 3 min
Getting Rid of Bad Coding
True confession: My printer hasn’t worked for a couple of months. It just stopped working one day, and I’ve been dreading trying to fix...
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- Sep 4, 2018
- 3 min
Healthy Start
While on vacation a few weeks ago, I noticed one major difference from our regular lives: breakfast. Every morning we slowly got up,...
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