As Christian women, we often spend so much time caring for others that we forget to care for our own souls. Just as our gardens need water and sunshine to flourish, our souls need regular times of refreshment. One of the simplest ways I have discovered to care for my soul is to schedule a gentle teatime practice...
Sometimes the simplest moments become the most meaningful ministries. For me, many of those moments begin when the kettle sings. The sound of boiling water and the whistle of the kettle signals that something good is about to happen. But for me, it also carries the memory of special times with my English mum. She believed most of life's problems could be solved with a cup of tea...
That weekend, we discovered a truth more beautiful than any home tour. Yet God restored that joy too— A simple wooden rocking horse became a symbol of the quiet miraculous ways God brings lost things home...
The spires, stained glass windows, and vaulted ceilings with unparalleled artwork were meant to draw our eyes and hearts heavenward in worship of God. Yet now, in many of the churches, the gaze is now downward onto smartphones, with long lines of tourists missing the true reason these houses of God were created.
This time of the year can seem very dreary, and with each new snowstorm or tornado warning, the days of spring and summer seem so far away. All the dead trees and the brown lawns don’t give much hope of seeing any flower bulbs popping up soon. But, slowly, as the days grow longer (we gain about 2–3 minutes a day), we begin seeing the sun more often, and our hope is restored … spring will soon be here.
Penelope Carlevato If the idea of hosting all your relatives and in-laws over the holidays already has you feeling maxed out, you’re not alone. I used to get overwhelmed trying…
Family mealtimes appear to be something of the past. Sitting down together as a family doesn’t happen in many families. In today’s wild world, this is something that needs to be fought for and reignited.
Penelope Carlevato “What is your passion?” It’s probably a question that you’ve been asked a million times already. But have you thought about it lately? What is your “Why” in…
Penelope Carlevato “Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart” (Psalm 37:4 ESV). Several years ago, I spoke at a women’s retreat in…
by PENELOPE CARLEVATO, RN in Leading Hearts Magazine DO YOU EVER HAVE DAYS WHEN YOU ARE EXPERIENCING ANYTHING BUT PEACE? Life seems disjointed and aimless? Many days I feel overwhelmed…