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FAITH

Looking for encouragement from God’s Word? Here you will find devotionals to refill your faith.

SELF-CARE

Overwhelmed and exhausted? Take care of yourself in a God honouring way without feeling guilty.

SIMPLE LIVING

Too much on your plate? Simplify your life by decluttering your home, your heart, and your calendar.

Christine Wood 8/4/20 Christine Wood 8/4/20

Peace! Be still!

Learning to have faith greater than our fear during the storms of life.

Christine Wood 15/3/20 Christine Wood 15/3/20

How to Change Your Thinking Patterns

6 common thinking patterns and how to retrain your brain to combat them.

Christine Wood 6/3/20 Christine Wood 6/3/20

Self-care is no Longer a Luxury

How I learned to make self-care a priority rather than a luxury—lessons from my panic attack.

Christine Wood 10/1/20 Christine Wood 10/1/20

How to Create a Meal Plan that Works for You

Learn a simple 3-step meal planning system for busy families. Save time, reduce stress, and grab a free printable meal planning worksheet.

Christine Wood 10/12/19 Christine Wood 10/12/19

Practice Self-care this Christmas

Christmas can be the busiest time of the year. Follow these 9 self-care practices to take care of yourself this Christmas.

Christine Wood 29/11/19 Christine Wood 29/11/19

Preparing my Heart for Christmas

A devotional to help prepare our hearts for the chaotic Christmas season.

Christine Wood 14/11/19 Christine Wood 14/11/19

4 Keys to Planning your Best Year Ever

Follow these 4 keys to plan your best year ever.

Christine Wood 25/10/19 Christine Wood 25/10/19

The Spiritual Discipline of Fasting

Spiritual disciplines sound like hard work, and they are in some ways, but all good things are costly. Discipline is what pushes us beyond who we are to who we want to be. Discipline is our best friend, cheering us on, shouting encouragement from the sideline. Discipline is on our side.

Out of all the spiritual disciplines, fasting is the one I dislike the most. I don’t like denying myself anything, let alone food.

Christine Wood 6/9/19 Christine Wood 6/9/19

How to Use Your Weekend to Recharge

Tired? Use your weekend to intentionally recover and prepare for the busyness of Monday to Friday. These ideas will help.

Christine Wood 30/8/19 Christine Wood 30/8/19

How to Simplify Your Life

20 things you can do today to simplify your family life.

Christine Wood 17/8/19 Christine Wood 17/8/19

Why is Decluttering so Hard?

Let’s be honest. Getting rid of stuff is hard work. It’s exhausting, and not just physically. Through my own decluttering and simplifying journey and talking to numerous other women who are struggling with similar emotions, I’ve discovered three big reasons why decluttering is so hard.

Christine Wood 27/7/19 Christine Wood 27/7/19

Prayer: When you Feel Guilty for not Praying

I know I should pray more, but I’ve never been good at prayer. Here are some practical tips that help me when I feel guilty for not praying.