The Wholehearted Blog

Till Your Heart Soil
Cultivating our heart so that it is always ready and willing to say “yes” to God. By Patsy Shaw A year ago, my husband and I started our very first...

The Worship of Poetry
A Collection of Poems Our Foremother's Bodies By Phylicia Masonheimer I wonder if anyone noticed Priscilla’s thighs were getting dimpled as she taught Apollos and mended tents with Paul....

Refreshing Your Soul
Practices that help us prepare for new growth. By Whitney K. Pipkin The crocuses have come and gone, the Lenten roses too. But after a hard winter, we long to...

Living in Light of the Resurrection
By: Courtney Chambers Living in the Midwest, we experience winters filled with cold air and snow storms. Once the last leaves have fallen off the trees and the crisp air...

Enriching Quiet Time Through Art
By Tiffany Layton There are two areas I’ve spent the majority of my life learning: the arts and quiet time with Jesus. As far back as I can remember, I...

Blossoming Beyond Doubt
Nurturing Faith Through Surrender By Brittany Lister With the promise of springtime, I am reminded of the undeniable evidence of God’s handiwork all around me. The beauty of creation itself...

Rainy Days: Leaning into Lent for Spiritual Growth
Loving the Rainy Season: the Settling, Softening, and Blessing of Lent By Danielle Hitchen “I hate rainy days,” my oldest mumbles from the backseat on the way to school. She’s...

The Love of Christ Compels Us
Through our work, we can push back the darkness.By: Rachel Marie Kang There I was, just sitting and sinking cozy into my bed while holding my newborn. I didn’t want...

The Father's Heart for Single Women
God's goodness is not determined by whether or not He grants us what we desire. By: Lauren Bowerman “Just wait,” she said with a twinkle in her eye. “Once you’re content...
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