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    How to Get Closer to God: A Step-by-Step Biblical Guide

    September 26, 2025 /

    Introduction: Why Drawing Closer to God Matters Do you ever feel like God is far away? Maybe your days are full of tasks, your mind is noisy, and your heart feels dry. You want to pray but don’t know where to start. You long for deeper connection but feel like time, stress, and distractions always win. You’re not alone. Many women wrestle with this same tension — a desire for closeness with God, paired with the struggle of busyness, overwhelm, and spiritual fatigue. The good news is that Scripture offers hope: “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you” (James 4:8). Closeness with God is not about…

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    When Work Overwhelms You: Bible Verses That Help

    August 6, 2025
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    Stress Relief

    Biblical Stress Management: How to Find God’s Peace in Overwhelming Times

    September 16, 2025 /

    Introduction: Stress Is Real, But So Is God’s Peace Stress is part of life. Deadlines pile up, decisions feel heavy, and responsibilities seem endless. For many women, especially those navigating life alone, stress isn’t just an occasional wave — it’s a daily weight. Busyness, financial worries, perfectionism, and even spiritual dryness can make the soul feel restless and weary. The Bible never denies the reality of stress. From Moses overwhelmed by leading Israel to David hiding in caves, God’s people have always faced pressure. What Scripture does promise is this: stress doesn’t have to rule you. Jesus invites, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I…

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    Biblical Time Management: A Practical Guide for Christian Women

    September 9, 2025 /

    Introduction: Why Time Management Matters to God Busyness is everywhere. Our calendars overflow, our phones never stop buzzing, and our minds rarely find rest. For many of us, time feels like sand slipping through our fingers — no matter how hard we try to hold onto it. But Scripture paints a different picture. Time isn’t something to conquer or control; it’s a gift. The psalmist prays, “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom” (Psalm 90:12). In other words, how we spend our hours reveals the posture of our hearts. Time management isn’t simply about productivity; it’s about stewardship, wisdom, and worship. This guide…

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    How to Make Time for God Daily: What the Bible Says

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    June 20, 2025
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    Minimalist Habits

    Christian Minimalism: A Biblical Guide to Living With Less (and More of What Matters)

    September 2, 2025 /

    In a world that tells us to want more, do more, and own more, many of us find ourselves stretched thin—spiritually dry, mentally exhausted, and weighed down by clutter in every corner of life. But what if less really could be more? Christian minimalism isn’t about chasing an aesthetic or following trends. It’s about returning to God’s design for a simpler, lighter life—a life free from excess so there’s room for what matters most: prayer, peace, relationships, and faithful obedience. This guide is for the overwhelmed woman who longs for space to breathe, clarity in her decisions, and a deeper walk with Christ. Together, we’ll explore what Christian minimalism looks…

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    Faith and Trust in God: Verses for Every Season

    August 12, 2025 /

    Faith and trust aren’t just nice words Christians say when life is easy. They’re the anchor we hold on to when nothing else feels steady. The Bible shows us that trusting God isn’t about ignoring our doubts or pretending everything’s fine. It’s about leaning on His character — faithful, loving, and unchanging — in every season of life. In this guide, we’ll walk through Bible verses about faith and trust for different moments: times of doubt, waiting, hardship, storms, and fears about the future. My hope is that you’ll find a verse here that meets you exactly where you are — and reminds you that God has not changed. What…

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    How Gratitude to God Transforms Your Heart Daily

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    When Work Overwhelms You: Bible Verses That Help

    August 6, 2025 /

    The Honest Truth About Overwhelm We’ve all felt it — the inbox is full, the deadlines are tight, and your energy is running on empty. Stress can creep in until it feels like a constant companion. But God doesn’t ignore our overwhelm. He invites us to bring it into His presence and discover peace that the world can’t give. Jesus Sees Your Effort: Rest for the Weary Soul Jesus understands exhaustion. He calls the weary to Himself: When work never seems to stop, remember — rest isn’t laziness. It’s obedience to the One who made you. When Your Mind Won’t Stop Spinning: Peace for Anxious Thoughts Stress often shows up…

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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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    Simplify your schedule

    How to Make Time for God Daily: What the Bible Says

    June 23, 2025 /

    It’s easy to say “God is the most important thing in my life.” But—if we’re honest—our calendars often tell a different story. Between packed schedules, endless to-do lists, and the quiet fatigue of much serving, time with God tends to get pushed to the margins. I’ve been there. Mornings slip by while I juggle breakfast and work drop-offs, and by the time evening comes… my mind is tired and my heart scattered.But here’s the truth: spending time with God isn’t another task—it’s a lifeline. Like newborn babies crave milk, our soul thirsts for communion with the Heavenly Father. We were never meant to navigate different seasons of life without hearing the voice of God regularly. Scripture whispers this throughout its pages.…

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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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