Inspiration Blog
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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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Cutting Through Propaganda And Untruth: Encouragement From The Father
Propaganda, lies, half-truths, fact-checking, accusations, and confusion are swirling all around us. Especially in this election year in the USA, it’s hard to know what is truth, what is right. Yet, in this Encouragement From The Father video, Marnie gives a sure foundation for knowing what is truth. As Paul says in the Bible’s New…
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Embracing Faith Over Fear: A Lesson from King Jehoshaphat
Have you been concerned about something? You prayed about it. Maybe you felt a feeling of peace or you got a next step to go forward. But then, as time passes, you begin to wonder: Is this really going to happen? Fear, doubt or concern starts to emerge. If so, I have a word of…
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How to Give Your Worries to God and Find Peace
Do you have worries or concerns about the present or the future or how things are going to work out? If so, this Encouragement from the Father from Philippians 4:6-7 is for you. “Be careful for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God. And…
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When Nature’s Peace Isn’t Working
At Spirit Tree Farms, our belief and mission is that Jesus Christ brings peace into our lives, We’ve learned, and want to share with others, that Nature is one of His tools — one of His underutilized methods — for bringing us His peace. But what happens when Nature’s Peace — Christ’s peace through Nature…
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Contention In Your Life? Here’s How To Avoid It!
Contention is rampant in our culture today. Some is fun, playful: Dawgs versus Vols? Utes versus Cougars? Packers versus Seahawks? Cubs versus Brewers? USA versus Brazil (in women’s soccer). But some contention, whether in politics, eating habits, how to raise kids, the environment, is breaking families and life-long friends apart. In today’s Encouragement from the…
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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…