Inspiration Blog
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How to Find Comfort in Dark Times
Do you sometimes find yourself feeling troubled or afraid? It’s a common experience, especially when life’s challenges seem overwhelming. In such times, finding comfort can feel elusive. However, there’s a powerful source of comfort available to us, and it’s found in the promises of Jesus as recorded in John 14:16-17. In these passages, Jesus promises…
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Shut Down Your Racing Mind and SLEEP Better Tonight
Do you ever find yourself lying awake at night, trapped in an endless cycle of overthinking? If you’re like me, you might have spent countless nights rehashing scenarios and planning for every possible outcome. It’s exhausting, isn’t it? Constantly thinking, “If this happens, I’ll do this. If that happens, I’ll do that.” This restless thought…
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The Surprising Truth About God’s Endless Mercy
A friend once shared her struggle with trusting God’s path, even while trusting in His presence. This feeling isn’t uncommon—many of us grapple with understanding where God is leading us. Amidst this uncertainty, Psalm 103 offers a transformative message about God’s boundless mercy that can reshape our perspective. In Psalm 103, we read, “Bless the…
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Turning Your Life Around
Have you ever found yourself in a sticky situation, unsure of how to escape? Maybe a series of poor decisions has left you feeling trapped, longing for a way to turn things around and do better. You’re not alone. Many of us have faced those moments where we desperately seek a path back to integrity…
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Finding Freedom in Faith: Letting Go of Old Ways of Thinking
Are you feeling a bit brokenhearted or perhaps stuck in a rut? Do you find yourself bound by thoughts or circumstances that hinder your progress? If so, you’re not alone. There’s a beautiful passage in Isaiah 61 that offers profound encouragement, and it’s worth diving into for anyone finding themselves in such a state. Isaiah…
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Finding Hope in Perfect Love: A Journey Beyond Fear
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s all too common to encounter fear and uncertainty. Whether it’s personal struggles, global issues, or the everyday challenges that life throws at us, fear can slowly creep into our hearts and minds, overshadowing our joy and peace. But what if there’s a way to move past fear and embrace a…
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The Hidden Truth About Living Waters You NEED to Know
Do you ever feel like you’re constantly searching for more peace, more joy, and more happiness in your life? If so, you’re not alone. In this fast-paced world, many of us find ourselves looking to worldly solutions to fill the voids in our hearts. But what if I told you that the key to true…
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Discovering the Farm to Soul Movement at Spirit Tree Farms
In a world where the farm-to-table concept has gained significant traction, there’s a new philosophy that’s emerging—Farm to Soul. At the heart of this movement is Spirit Tree Farms. We are a family-run farm in Northwest Georgia that is dedicated to cultivating not just food, but joy, healing, Nature observation and connection, and creativity. A…
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Do It, No Excuses: Exercise And Life Lessons From Doctor Do It
Why don’t we exercise? Why don’t we get out into Nature? Why don’t we connect with God and Christ? Why don’t we feed our spirits? Why don’t we nourish our souls? Why don’t we stretch our minds? Why don’t we? Why do we atrophy, whether physically, spiritually, emotionally, socially, or mentally? Why do we let…
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Small and Simple Things: Carolyn Cooper’s Journey with the SimplyALIGN Method™
Welcome to the Spirit-Led Life Podcast! I’m thrilled to introduce my mentor and friend, Carolyn Cooper, the CEO and founder of the SimplyALIGN Method™. Carolyn is also a certified high-performance coach. The SimplyALIGN Method™ focuses on releasing limiting beliefs and building positive self-beliefs quickly and effectively. Sound Bites Chapters Resource Links Early Beginnings and Personal Life Carolyn…
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Why Grow Native Plants?
The world is a complex web of interconnected ecosystems, and every species plays a vital role in maintaining the health and balance of the planet. One of the most important groups of organisms in this web is insects and pollinators. To support and protect these important species, we need to start with the foundation of…
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What Is Forest Bathing and Why Should You Do It?
It’s funny — when Dave mentions forest bathing, people look at him a little funny. I think they think he’s talking about something like skinny dipping. Um… no… 🙂 Forest bathing, also known as Shinrin-yoku, is a Japanese practice that involves immersing oneself in nature and connecting with it using all five senses. It is…
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7 Steps to Soil Restoration
A portion of our property has had monocrops (sod and corn) on it for a decade. A local sod farmer has used herbicides on our property for many years to kill off winter wheat and planted corn in the summers. Starting last year, we took back this portion of our property and are hoping to…
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5 Ways Nature Observation Improves Your Emotional, Mental and Physical Health
In today’s fast-paced and constantly connected world, many of us find ourselves feeling overwhelmed and stressed out. However, one simple way to combat these negative feelings is by spending time in nature and observing the natural world around us. In this blog post, we will explore the many benefits that nature observation can have on…
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Using Native Plants in Your Meals Can Support Overall Wellness
Incorporating native plants into your meals can have numerous benefits for your overall wellness. Native plants are those that have naturally evolved and adapted to local environmental conditions, making them well-suited to the specific soil, climate, and other factors in their native habitats. Here are a few ways that incorporating native plants into your diet…
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Break Through Creative Block in Nature
Are you dealing with creator’s block? Feeling a little uninspired? Whether you’re stuck for something to write, paint, draw, or you need a creative solution to your challenges, nature can hold your answers. Since the beginning of time, nature has been a boundless source of inspiration. Early men and women drew animals and their daily…