The Wholehearted Blog

Why Your Quiet Time Keeps Failing (And How to Actually Fix It)

Struggling to maintain a consistent quiet time routine? You're not alone. Most people blame themselves for lacking discipline, but the real issue isn't willpower—it's trying to force a routine that...

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How to Pray Through Your Plans for the Year

Every January, we sit down with our planners and a dose of fresh hope, trying to imagine what the next twelve months might hold. We map out goals, dream about...

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When You Don’t Feel Ready for a New Year

Some people wake up on January 1st with a fresh wave of motivation—new goals, new rhythms, new planners, and a sense of excitement about what lies ahead. But for many...

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Wholehearted Highlights from 2025

Where was God faithful in 2025? A month-by-month reflection on fear, provision, obedience, and the grace that carried Wholehearted through.

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12 Books to Read in 2026

They say that what we read shapes who we become, and the older I get, the more I believe it! It’s sobering to realize we cannot afford to be careless...

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31 Journal Prompts for Every Day in December

Here are 31 daily journal prompts for the month of December to deepen your quiet time, nurture your faith, and slow down during Advent and the holiday season.

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How to Pray When You Don’t Know What to Say

Have you ever sat down to pray and found yourself go… blank? The quiet feels suffocating. Your thoughts scatter. You want to talk to God, but you don’t know where to...

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Raising Children Who Love Jesus

As Christian parents, we can’t control whether our children will ultimately choose to follow Jesus—but that doesn’t mean our influence doesn’t matter. In this post, Naomi Vacaro shares how daily...

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The Word, Our Weapon

September 10th marked a turning point for many Americans. The assassination of the Christian conservative Charlie Kirk by a young man steeped in leftist ideology shook many of us out...

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Read "Quiet" by Naomi Vacaro

This book is for the everyday woman who is struggling to spend time with Jesus. If you're looking for practical help, relatable stories, and quiet time inspiration, buy a copy of "Quiet: Creating Grace-Based Rhythms for Spending Time with Jesus"

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