If you’ve been feeling tired but keep telling yourself to push through, this is your gentle reminder: rest is not a weakness. It’s not something you earn after you’ve done “enough.” And it’s not a luxury reserved for when life slows down. Rest is a gift from God — and sometimes, the most faithful thing we can do is pause. Here are a few signs your body, mind, and spirit may be asking for rest. 1. You’re Constantly Tired — Even After Sleeping You go to bed early. You get enough hours. And...

Let me start with this: I'm not going to tell you to start saying "no" or to delete your entire social media presence or to cut off your toxic family member. I've done all those things and while it sure felt good, it didn't simplify my life. So, here are three realistic ways to simplify your life this season. Intentional breathing Stay with me here! No matter how full your calendar is or how much you have going on at work, you always have time for intentional breathing. If you are feeling...

Getting rid of access stuff in my house started out as simply cleaning the house. We had too much stuff! I constantly felt overwhelmed in our house. Then we moved and could not bring most of our things with us. So, we packed up our clothes, some kids' toys, and other necessities and I was still overwhelmed in the stuff! That's when I realized decluttering was my only option. In order for me to feel at peace in our home, I needed to get rid of the chaos . I started in my own closet. Although...