By: Emily Miller How was 2020 for you? Did it look like the year you anticipated last December? Do you feel refreshed and ready for the start of another year?   At the start of this year there were jokes made about the 1920s. Economic depression and plague were tossed around like those were things of the past: […]

By: Grace McCready  Christmas is approaching oh-so-quickly, but perhaps you don’t feel very Christmassy. You know you should be joyful, peaceful, and grateful. But instead, you feel more like Charlie Brown. Can you relate? Perhaps the following thoughts have been repeating in your mind recently:  Surely, at Christmas, I will want to tell the Prince of Peace about […]

By: Nicole Lisa Schrader Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.  Romans 12:2 NIV  The Word of God (the Bible) is always the focus of my quiet times, but God also […]

Hear from our writing team! Nicole Lisa Shrader I usually find myself thanking God by the end of my quiet times. God’s word encourages my faith and hope! Having the What are you thankful for? section in my Quiet Time Companion has motivated me begin and end my time with the Lord with a thankful […]

By: Tiffany Joy Layton Thankful. Grateful. Gratitude. These are all words associated with today’s holiday. Thanksgiving is one of America’s favorite holidays, however, for most of us it is more about amazing spreads of food and fun family time than it is about being thankful. What does being thankful mean anyways? What does thankfulness look like? How do […]

By: Hannah Fatheree Everyday I wake up at 7:30am. Admittedly, I first check my phone to see what’s on my calendar for the day, what texts I missed while sleeping, and how many likes I received on my most recent Instagram post. Once I crawl out of bed, I sprint for my coffee maker to ultimately help […]

We are so excited to share our first ever Wholehearted Christmas Gift Guide! We wanted to create a few curated lists to help make your shopping a bit easier this year. We hope that this will help you bless and encourage those around you this Christmas season! We have four categories, so that you can […]

By: Christi Grimm  I read a story once about a man who spent 71 days in the Australian wilderness.  He had been robbed at gunpoint, drugged, and taken to the middle of the vast expanse to die. When he came to, he had no phone, no food or water, and no shoes.  Over 2 months later, […]

By: Erica Hunt Consistency is a delicate discipline to have today. We are living in a world that demands flexibility, but it is evident that our daily lives need the stability of a routine and pattern. Finding motivation to be consistent in our daily life is hard, as is the challenge of creating a regular daily meeting with God.  […]

By: Jordan Sparnroft With Thanksgiving just a few days away, let’s talk about FOOD! I love Double Stuff Oreos with milk, apple pie a-la-mode, chips and salsa, ice cream sandwiches, southern comfort food (if you know, you know). I mean, who doesn’t love all of this?! I am so thankful that God gave us the […]