Jul 12, 20211 minRelationship Check InToday 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...
Jun 25, 20211 minMy Top Book Recommendation: Spiritual Disciplines HandbookMy 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 10, 20211 minMaybe Less Really Can Be MoreIn 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...
Apr 19, 20211 minJesus Honored His Body—and Its LimitsI've seen a social media post going around telling parents, especially moms, that their job is to care for their kids—not themselves....
Nov 21, 20206 min20 Ideas for a Meaningful COVID HolidayThis holiday season will certainly be different than any in our memory, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be meaningful and memorable. While...
Sep 18, 20203 min3 Ways to Use Art in Your Soul CareI love using art for soul care, and you’ve probably noticed that many of our retreats and workshops at The Perch use painting, doodling,...
Aug 31, 20204 min7 Reasons You Need a Plan for Soul CareAre 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...
Jun 14, 20204 minTake Your Next Step with Soul CareSoul care helps us draw near to the heart of God, which is to say, it creates an environment where we can experience more of God’s love...
Mar 22, 20207 minSoul Care Resources for COVID-19This 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...
Feb 25, 20203 min6 Lent Resources We RecommendLent begins with Ash Wednesday, which is February 26 this year. This season has been observed by Christians for centuries to imitate the...
Feb 16, 20203 minA Simple Way to Make Your Morning Cup More MeaningfulWhen I got married, I registered for matching mugs. This year, though, I packed them away. I prefer mugs with meaning and memories.
Dec 30, 20193 minA Different Take on New Year's ResolutionsThe 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 10, 20194 min5 Ways to Experience More Peace This ChristmasDo 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....
Sep 9, 20196 minSoul Care Practices for Moms of InfantsWe 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...
Apr 2, 20193 minCleaning Out the CabinetsA few weeks ago, I was busily preparing for another event at The Perch, setting up tables and chairs, getting out the snacks, and praying...
Dec 4, 20183 minWhat the World Needs NowAs 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,...
Jun 22, 20184 minWhat's Most Important Now?What are you going to do with the 30 minutes after reading this article? Thirty minutes is a long enough time to have a meaningful...