“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” 1 Peter 5:10 NIV What is one thing that we are all guaranteed in this life? I am going to risk sounding completely […]
But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit.” 2 Corinthians 3:18 NASB Women have a love/hate relationship with mirrors. We love them when we look better than we expected but hate […]
“But gather and heap up and store for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust nor worm consume and destroy; and where thieves do not break through and steal…” Matthew 6: 20-21 Legacy: noun 1. anything handed down from the past, as from an ancestor or predecessor (dictionary.com) I am not yet a mom, […]
We work all year on making healthy choices – eating plenty of vegetables, getting daily exercise, sleeping 7 hours per night – only to be completely overwhelmed and tempted at every holiday of the year. THE Holiday Season (Thanksgiving – New Year’s) tends to be the toughest of them all to keep up healthy habits. […]
“Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalms 46:10 NASB Do you ever feel exhausted by simply looking at your to-do list? You have so much to achieve in a day/week/month to get to your 1, 5, and 10 year goals. […]
What’s more comforting and nostalgic in the cool fall and winter months than pumpkin? From jack-o-lanterns to pies to PSLs, pumpkins add versatility to our homes and tables. Below you will find some fun (and healthy) pumpkin recipes for your coziest moments. *Bonus* – Pumpkin is super high in vitamin A (hello 20/20 vision!) and […]
“Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your heart on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” Colossians 3:1-2 It’s so easy to get weighed down by the things of this world: expectations, work, money, jobs, possessions, children. I […]
“In Him we have redemption (deliverance and salvation) through His blood, the remission (forgiveness) of our offenses (shortcomings and trespasses), in accordance with the riches and the generosity of His gracious favor…” Ephesians 1:7 AMP Can you believe that Jesus, God in the flesh, would sacrifice His own body and life for our shortcomings? By […]
Hi! I’m Blakely, the traditional yet somewhat unconventional co-creator of The Well. I am a faith-filled, happy wife to Nick, borderline obsessive dog-mom to Ben, self-proclaimed wellness junkie, and lover of people, coffee, cooking, learning, and cool fall days. I am so grateful that you are here and so excited to meet you. This blog […]
“I met those of our society who had votes in the ensuing election, and advised them, 1. To vote, without fee or reward, for the person they judged most worthy: 2. To speak no evil of the person they voted against: and 3. To take care their spirits were not sharpened against those that voted […]