The Wholehearted Blog

Having Consistent and Dedicated Time with God By Tiffany Layton Several years ago, I decided to get serious about spending daily time with God. I knew in order to do...

Setting Goals to Build up Others Instead of Yourself By Jordan Sparnroft We all like to think about the physical and practical changes we want to make at the start...

Five Ways Having a Quiet Time Impacted My Life in 2021 By Tiffany Layton There have been seasons in my life when I’ve not had consistent quiet times. However, over...

Three Quiet Time Reminders for the Busy Christmas Season By Marissa Hochstedler When I first began to prepare for the Christmas season, I felt dread rather than joy. Thinking of...

When Christmas Isn’t Merry By Erica Hunt It was the last place I wanted to be after the six-hour drive home from college. I’d been home just a few minutes...

Meditating on the Birth of Christ All Year Round By Jordan Sparnroft “Alexa, play Christmas music.” My husband and I look forward to the time of year when we can...

You’re Not Alone By Grace McCready Christmas is coming, which means a lot of smiles, laughter, and general Christmas cheer. But this year feels different to you. This year feels…hard....

Seeing Jesus’ Birth Declared Throughout Scripture By Katie Stone Recently, as I read through the gospels, I was struck by how many angels and prophets announced Jesus’ birth. An angel...

Re-Centering the Heart for the Holidays By Vanessa Bonilla Christmas is all about celebrating the gift of Jesus, the Son of God. Admittedly, there are some things which draw me...