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Welcome to Today we're (Jane VanOsdol and Mary Kane) are talking about how small tweaks to our souls can make a big difference in our minds, emotions, and will. Let's get started with a favorite scripture. "As a man thinks in His heart, so is he." Proverbs 23:7 Thoughts Matter The truth of this scripture is supported by the words of Dr. Caroline Leaf, a communication pathologist and clinical neuroscientist specializing in psychoneurobiology: "What you are thinking every moment of every day becomes a physical reality in your brain and body, which affects your optimal mental and physical...
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Today on Spaces of Grace we're talking about how making small tweaks to our body can bring about big health changes. From exercise to adopting a food-as-medicine mentality, we can do much to improve our health. A favorite quote by an unknown author says, "If you want something you've never had, you must be willing to do something you've never done." Big Question for Today: Why do we want a healthy body? Shouldn't we just live life and trust God that we will live as long as He wants us to? While it's true that our lifespan is determined by God, the Bible tells us that our bodies are...
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Can we actually "save our time"? And if we can, what are we saving it for? Today on Spaces of Grace we're going to talk about time and why it's important not to waste it. We share our favorite tips for using our time wisely. We share our time saver tips for body, soul, and spirit. We ask you to pick a Today's Challenge Goal. Resources from the Podcast: by Valerie Woerner Thanks for listening. Check out our website at !
info_outline Little Steps to Reach Your Dreams with Beth JonesSpaces of Grace
Today we welcome International Speaker, Author, and Coach Beth Jones to the podcast. Beth's mission is encouraging women to use their gifts for God's glory, fulfilling their purpose, and living a life they love. Beth presents her blueprint on how to reach your dreams one small step at a time. Prayer. We can discern God's plans for our dreams by praying and reading His word. Don't rush. Wait on His timing. Preparation. Taking the first step is important because people tend to procrastinate. Preparation may also involve investing in ourselves to reach our dreams. Pursue. Don't be a...
info_outline You Can Grow a Potted Plant with Sarah LewisSpaces of Grace
Today we're happy to welcome to the podcast Sarah Lewis. Sarah is a certified personal trainer and plant Mama extraordinaire. If you recall in the Today's Challenge from podcast on June 14 (2024), one of the challenges was to make a small change to benefit your body. I (Jane) suggested getting more fresh food -- and one way is to grow a plant. Sarah's Method of Growing Plants Sarah is going to tell us how she does this with no land to grow on and little time to spend on it. Whether you've never grown anything before or you already garden, you will pick up some tips from Sarah - and a...
info_outline Schedule Your DaySpaces of Grace
Many of us have heard Benjamin Franklin's quote, "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail." Today at Spaces of Grace we're talking about how to take charge of our days with thoughtful planning. God was the Master Scheduler -- after all, He created the whole world in just seven days! We'll look at the Bible for examples of people who led well-planned lives. We'll talk about our personal struggles with planning and scheduling. We'll share our favorite tips and resources. And of course, we have a Today's Challenge for you to try. We know you're busy; that's why this podcast is under 15 minutes....
info_outline The Little ThingsSpaces of Grace
One mistake people make in life is trying to change too much all at once. We've found that small changes can put us on a path of success that over time lead to big results. Today we'll talk about two people in the Bible who made small changes and then saw their lives change in amazing ways. We'll discuss how we can do the same thing. Finally, we'll ask you to choose 3 Today Challenge Goals - one for your body, one for your soul, and one for your spirit. Thanks for listening to Spaces of Grace podcast today! You can find us online at
info_outline Holiday 2021Spaces of Grace
Thanks for joining us at the Spaces of Grace podcast. Today we are giving an update for the upcoming holiday season. Specifically, we're taking about our Thanksgiving challenge called Change Your Mindset to Grow a Thankful Heart and our Advent event called The Hush of Advent.
info_outline Taking Care of Yourself While Caring for Others, Part 2Spaces of Grace
In Part 2 we discuss many resources that busy women can use to care for themselves so they are then able to care for others. We discuss
info_outline Taking Care of Yourself While Caring for Others, Part 1Spaces of Grace
Today we are talking about women as caregivers. How do we care for ourselves when we are so busy caring for others?
info_outlineThank you for joining us for Reflections, short meditations on scripture intersecting life.
But I will gather together the remnant of my flock from the countries where I have driven them. I will bring them back to their own sheepfold, and they will be fruitful and increase in number. Jeremiah 23:3
Some of you may know that I am on a cross-country journey with my husband. He is riding his bicycle, and I am pulling the travel trailer. One of the things God put in my mind to do on this trip is to pray for our country while I'm driving. So I started Prayer Across America. Check it out if you'd like to join me in praying.
Well, this week I was feeling a bit discouraged (read that as sorry for myself) as if I was the only one praying for our great nation ever. God used a few things to encourage me, including the above verse. Listen in to the podcast to hear the rest of the story.
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Pray on!