The Be Still Blog
Practical tips, tools, and resources to help manage stress and anxiety.
Lessons I’m Learning: Trusting An Unknown Future To A Known God
Originally Published December 2015, and Updated: September 9, 2021 Corrie ten Boom said, “Never be…
Selah: An Invitation To Pause
Post updated July 29, 2021 Occasionally I get asked where does the name selah reflections…
What is a personal quarterly review? Why it’s a necessity not a luxury + Workbook
After listening to readers rave about a book called “Essentialism”, I couldn’t help but be…
Stressed Out? Here are 4 Simple Ideas to Include in Your Next Mini-Retreat
Recently I had a Monday where nothing was terribly wrong, but then suddenly it felt…
You Need A Break: Create your own Take-A-Break Kit
Years ago, I had a fun side-hustle. I made soaps, lotions, and other fun bath…
Hold On To Your Dream
Recently I was inspired by Tsh Oxenreider’s Commonplace Notebook on Tumblr, and thought it might…
The Importance of a Morning Routine: Why I walk my dog every morning
The idea of a morning routine might make you cringe. The thought of being told…
Plans Will Go Wrong, It’s Guaranteed. Here Are 3 things To Remember
Post Originally Published May 12, 2016 – updated November 18, 2019 It doesn’t matter who…
How Sabbath Rest Can Help Manage Stress and Anxiety
The idea of Sabbath has always seemed to me like a strange, Old Testament word….
Preparing Your Mind For Action: Lessons Learned from 1 Peter 1:13
The first line of 1 Peter 1:13 in my NIV Bible has grabbed my attention…
It’s Time to Take it Outside: The benefits of getting outside each day
99% of the time, the dogs and I are out the door first thing in…
Hope: A Confident Expectation
For hope to exist, there must first be hopelessness. Over the past month, I’ve watched…