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    Faith and Trust in God: Verses for Every Season

    August 12, 2025 /

    Some mornings begin quietly, yet the weight of the day already presses in. The blinking notifications on my laptop, a sink with dishes I meant to wash yesterday, the small pile of clothes on a chair—they all seem to speak at once. I log in for another stretch of online consultations, and later, step out to help at church. By the time I return, the question lingers—not loudly, but enough to stir my thoughts—Have I poured myself out where it truly matters? That’s when I go back to Bible verses about faith and trust—not as a quick fix, but as an anchor. Trusting God in uncertain times isn’t about pretending…

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    When Work Overwhelms You: Bible Verses That Help

    August 6, 2025 /

    Some days, it’s not just the tasks—it’s the tangle of them. There are moments, especially as a single woman working online from a quiet little apartment, when the stillness of the space doesn’t match the noise in my head. Clients to follow up with. Messages to answer. Nutritional plans to update. Add to that my small but steady role helping at church… and suddenly, everything feels stacked. Too much for one heart. Too many tabs open, both on my screen and in my soul. I´ve tried so many things but, the truth is that overwhelmed Christian women don’t need better hustle strategies. We need a different kind of strength. Something…

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    How to Organize Clutter with Purpose and Peace

    August 2, 2025 /

    If you’re feeling heavy in your own home, you’re not alone. Many women silently carry the weight of too much stuff—on their counters, in their closets, even on their hearts. And while “how to organize clutter” might sound like just another task on the to-do list, it’s often something much deeper. It’s a journey toward peace. Clutter doesn’t just take up physical space. It crowds out mental clarity, emotional rest, and spiritual attentiveness. You can read more about the emotional and spiritual benefits of decluttering here. Every stack of papers, every overfilled drawer, can feel like a lingering whisper of unfinished business. And yet, this process—sorting, letting go, reordering—can become an act…

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    July 10, 2025 /

    Some days, even writing down a list of goals feels like too much. You sit down with your planner or your favorite app, pen in hand or cursor blinking, and instead of inspiration—you feel stuck. Tired. Behind before you even begin. I’ve been there. As a single woman juggling work as an online nutritionist and helping out at church, I’ve often found myself asking, How can I keep up with everything and still keep my soul intact? The world tells us to push harder, hustle faster, achieve more. But the scriptures on setting goals offer something radically different. Proverbs 16:9 reminds us, “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes…

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    How to Prioritize Goals When Everything Feels Important

    July 7, 2025 /

    There are seasons in life when everything feels like a top priority. You sit down with good intentions—to focus, to breathe, maybe even to rest—and your mind starts racing with unfinished tasks, upcoming deadlines, professional goals, and all those personal expectations you never quite crossed off yesterday. In these moments, it’s hard to know where to begin. That’s why learning how to prioritize goals is not just a productivity skill—it’s a lifeline for peace of mind. Without clear direction, even the most faithful goal setting can feel like chaos in disguise. Maybe you’ve tried to set goals, but you’re still overwhelmed. Maybe you’ve pursued new skills, mapped out your strategic priorities, or followed every planner and system—only to end…

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    Lessons from Stories of Gratitude in the Bible

    July 3, 2025 /

    There’s something deeply grounding about the stories of gratitude in the Bible. They don’t just tell us what to do—they show us how people, real people, responded to God’s presence with thanks, often in situations that didn’t make sense. These stories aren’t always about comfort or blessings in abundance. Sometimes, they begin in barren places—waiting rooms, prison walls, aching hearts. Yet still, these individuals paused to express thanksgiving. It’s worth asking: why? In everyday life, it’s easy to forget the power of thankfulness. The noise of obligations, disappointments, and just…life, can crowd out even the smallest moment of praise. But gratitude, especially biblical gratitude, isn’t about pretending things are fine. It’s…

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    Time Management in the Bible: God’s Concept of Order

    July 1, 2025 /

    Time management in the Bible isn’t about squeezing more into your day. It’s not about running faster, optimizing harder, or stacking tasks like building blocks until there’s no air left to breathe. It’s something deeper—quieter, even. A sacred rhythm that aligns your hours with heaven’s pace. Wondering if peace is only possible on the other side of “getting everything done.”? God never asked you to do it all. The Bible speaks often—quietly, but clearly—about time. And not in the way you might expect. It doesn’t shout about hustle. It invites you into order. Not just any order, but one that reflects God’s priorities, not the world’s pressure. Christian time management, then,…

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    How Gratitude to God Transforms Your Heart Daily

    June 29, 2025 /

    There’s something quietly powerful about waking up and whispering a simple “thank You, God.” No dramatic shift. No lightning bolt moment. Just that small, sincere act of noticing. Of turning your eyes—however weary—to the God of the universe. In a world that constantly demands more, faster, louder… gratitude slows us down. It gently lifts the soul. Gratitude to God isn’t about pretending life is easy. It’s about choosing to see His steadfast love woven into our daily life, even when things feel heavy. Especially then. Whether it’s catching a glimpse of a beautiful sunset after a hard day or simply having clean water to drink—it all matters. These seemingly small moments become sacred reminders of the goodness of…

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    Best Time Management Tips for Reducing Stress

    June 27, 2025 /

    There’s something unsettling about always feeling like you’re behind. Like no matter how early you get up or how many things you cross off the list, there’s still too much work left undone. I’ve sat in that tension more times than I’d like to admit—feeling like the day sprinted ahead without me, leaving only a fog of tasks and that familiar tightness in the chest. What I’ve learned, slowly and with a few stumbles, is that poor time management isn’t just about being disorganized. It’s often about trying to carry more than we’re meant to—saying yes when we should pause, chasing unrealistic timelines, or never stopping to ask if something is truly essential. This creates…

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    How Nature Speaks of God’s Power and Care for Us

    June 25, 2025 /

    It’s hard to explain, but sometimes just stepping outside feels like exhaling after holding your breath all day. I’ve had moments—ordinary ones, like standing under the night sky or watching the wind stir the trees of the forest—where something deeper stirs. There’s a kind of quiet whisper in creation, something the Word of God describes as the work of His hands (Psalm 19:1). It reminds us that we are not alone, and more than that—we are deeply cared for by the Lord God who shaped it all. Nature, in its vastness and detail, reflects the invisible attributes of our Heavenly Father. The birds of the sky, the fish of the sea, the gentle rhythm of stormy winds, all declare His order, His eternal power, and yes,…

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Hi there! I'm Ivana, a Christian woman finding peace and joy in simplicity amidst a busy, stressful world. This blog is my little corner to share the beauty of a simple, Christian life inspired by the vintage countryside.
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