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These posts relate to my word of the year, CULTIVATE.
What if the most powerful thing you can offer the world today is your full attention? I’ve been writing this year about the word CULTIVATE. About how we can be intentional in our faith, relationships, mindset, even our rhythms of rest. I thought I had wrapped up the series. But this week, I realized I … Read more
Contentment is a state of happiness and satisfaction. An acceptance of one’s circumstances. A sense of calm and quiet pleasure. The feeling that needs are met. Being at harmony with one’s situation. All of this sounds good to me, so let’s take a deep dive into how to cultivate contentment. What is the OPPOSITE of … Read more
Hope isn’t something we simply stumble upon. It’s something we can nurture, strengthen, and cultivate in our daily lives. Just as a gardener tends the soil, waters the plants, and removes weeds to help something grow, we must be intentional about making space for hope to flourish. The Bible gives us many reminders of where … Read more
Cultivating connection is the intentional practice of noticing, nurturing, and deepening relationships—with God, with others, and within ourselves. It is accomplished through presence, authenticity, and openness, allowing for mutual growth, shared understanding, and a sense of belonging. True connection fosters empathy, strengthens community, and aligns us with God’s ongoing work in the world. My word … Read more
The dictionary defines compassion as a sympathetic awareness of others’ distress together with a desire to alleviate it. I often pair compassion with the idea of lovingkindness, which refers to tender and benevolent affection. Moreover, compassion and mercy are often linked together, as in the spiritual gift. These ideas resonate with me! My word of … Read more
My word of the year is CULTIVATE. I chose this word because it conveys the idea of intentional growth. Nurturing. Fostering. Encouraging. It’s also a versatile word, because there are many different qualities I would like to cultivate. Be watching for future posts around this idea. For now, let’s focus on how to cultivate authenticity. … Read more
Hospitality is the practice of graciously receiving someone. Being friendly, open, and welcoming to guests, visitors, and strangers. The spiritual gift of hospitality is a special ability to warmly welcome and share care and concern for others, particularly those in need. It is a gift of God through the Holy Spirit for building and serving … Read more
Have you ever set a word of the year? A word that resonates with you that you want to use to set a tone for your year. I’ve never done this before, but I’m experimenting with the idea this year. Will you join me? Why choose a word of the year? Selecting a word of … Read more