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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...
Jul 12, 20211 min read
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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....
Jul 9, 20213 min read
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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...
Jun 25, 20211 min read
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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...
Jun 24, 20211 min read
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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...
Jun 16, 20211 min read
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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...
Jun 10, 20211 min read
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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...
Jun 7, 20211 min read
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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....
Apr 19, 20211 min read
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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...
Oct 13, 20204 min read
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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,...
Sep 18, 20203 min read
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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...
Aug 31, 20204 min read
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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...
Mar 22, 20207 min read
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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.
Feb 16, 20203 min read
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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...
Dec 30, 20193 min read
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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....
Dec 10, 20194 min read
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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...
Sep 9, 20196 min read
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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...
Jan 24, 20194 min read
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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,...
Dec 4, 20183 min read
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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...
Sep 26, 20183 min read
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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,...
Sep 4, 20183 min read
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