Slow Living
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7 Questions To Pray About In Relation To Social Media
I broke up with social media. Well…almost! I still share content on Pinterest and Youtube, but I’ve stopped using Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin (actually I never used it much anyway haha) and Twitter. There are 8 main reasons for this, but in this post I want to share two common misconceptions regarding leaving social media (SM), seven questions to ponder in prayer, and a short testimony. 2 Common Misconceptions About Not Using SM 1. Just because you’re not on social media platforms, does not mean you’re cutting yourself off from social connection As an author, blogger and podcaster, I want to keep connecting to readers and listeners. It’s just that instead of using social media,…
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7 Guidelines To Help You Practice Sabbath As A Christian Family
Ok, so today I’m sharing about the Sabbath!! A Sabbath day is crucial to a slower pace of life as a Jesus follower. Translated literally from Hebrew to sabbath (or shabbāth) means to rest. It’s a time to rest from work and daily routines, and to focus on God and family community. Whilst not all Christians observe the Sabbath, I believe it’s part of God’s creation design and an eternal principle for the church. So today I’d like to share some guidelines on how you can implement the Sabbath as a family. 7 Guidelines To Help You Practice Sabbath As A Christian Family 1. Schedule a specific Sabbath day As…
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The Importance Of Silence And Solitude For The Christian Mama
Jesus embraced silence and solitude in His everyday rhythms. He retired to desolate places to be alone with the Father. So, if the saviour of the world spent time alone with God in silence, it only follows that as mamas we need to, as well. Granted – it’s hard. What with small children, homemaking duties, and many other responsibilities. Yet, this is so important that Jesus not only exemplified it, but talked about it too. (Matthew 6:6) The question, perhaps then, is why time alone with God? Can’t we just read and pray with our kids around? Or in a small group? So… Why we need time alone with God…
