Category: Daily Encouragement

The past 3 weeks have been some of the hardest we’ve faced as a family; we’ve had influenza, covid and a terrible cough – no breaks in between, each of us sick after the other. Josh had a lot of time off work. Ezekiel has been unwell, too, and we’ve been cooped up inside. How… Continue reading Do You Ever Forget the Miracles?

In your season of waiting, here are 5 ways to flourish (from my heart and home to yours). God put the word hope on my heart for 2024. I was wide-eyed and excited when He gave me that word on New Year’s Day, and thought ‘Surely this will be a good year!’ (2023 was hard,… Continue reading 5 Ways to Flourish in Your Season of Waiting

Within a few weeks, over 30,000 people had read a ‘slow living quote’ I wrote and published on pinterest titled ‘Stop Rushing’. While I certainly did not expect that number of people to see it, it does not surprise me that so many of us are hungry for deep joy and rest. I certainly am.… Continue reading From Rushing to Resting – the Best Slow Living Quote of 2024

The sun is pouring in through the window, pressing against your sheets; you hop out of bed and pop on a face mask, drink celery juice and prepare your morning matcha latte. Rested on the kitchen table near a big bouquet of peonies, your journal is opened and you are ready to write you your… Continue reading The Problem with Becoming “That Girl”

I had the beautiful privilege and joy of chatting with Holly Gricks, founder of Stillness Retreats. While Holly is based in Queensland with her husband and her adorable 10 month old boy, she has also run numerous South Australia events. Her heart for Stillness Retreats is simple and profound; she believes that God has a… Continue reading 3 Reasons Why You Need a Stillness Retreat

Clear your mind with the rush of birds through leaves and the scent of running water. Shadows dancing in the light. Lean into the sensation. By the stream, the world is alive and soft. What is the opposite of a clear mind? Restlessness. Bustle. Turmoil.  Desperately hungry for social media and glued to our phones, modern Western culture is… Continue reading Lacking clarity? Here are 5 ways to clear your mind