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Photo by Anita Austvika
Photo by Anita Austvika
Photo by Anita Austvika
Photo by Annie Spratt
Let’s take some time today to celebrate someone who has nourished your soul this week and help them feel seen
Little bits of God’s goodness to brighten your day:
Rare heart-shaped ‘Valentine’s’ Aurora Borealis magically lights up the sky in Norway
Teacher Had Each Student Draw Her a Heart. On Valentine’s Day, She Gave Them the Best Surprise
Terrifying but absolutely Beautiful!
February’s full Snow Moon glows behind snowdrops in ethereal winter photo
Image credit: Josh Dury
We all need a day like this
Resting in God’s Love – Genesis 29:28–35
Heart Vitamins for you this week:
You Want A Better Love Story? Better Valentine’s Day (& Marriages) Do this
“A REDEEMING LOVE”
Marriage on Mission
A Word for the One Dreading Valentine’s Day
This! Just this!
Wow! This community!
SOUL LEARNING 101 this week:
Broken Arrows Will Soar Again
The Courage in Encouragement
How Our Hardest Season Made Us Stronger
God never looses sight
He is patient
Creative Bits for you this week
The Plan of Salvation
This is crazy!
WOW! So good!
Let God take care of it
Resources for you this week:
Some nights are worth setting apart
Join us for Secret Church on April 17, 2026!
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord:
So beautiful
On repeat!
The best Valentine’s Day treats!
The prettiest Valentine’s day treats for the whole family!
The Perfect treat!
Red Velvet Cookies! So fun!
The best Brownies!
These look delicious!
And maybe some Valentine’s Day Crafty things?
The cutest Envelopes!
So talented!
I love this!
The cutest!
Post of the week from these parts:
“Need a Better Mental Soundtrack? How To Feel & Know You’re so Loved”
ISo you know that playlist in your head? The one that plays over & over on all our digital screens, that somehow got stuck on repeat? Truth is, social media streams can beat you down with a refrain of inferiority — that becomes the beat of the song that pounds around in your heart, beating up parts of you & shattering your sense of security.
You are your mental playlists. Social streams shape your only soul.
Maybe it’s time for a new song! A BRAVE SONG! That tells you who you *really* are…are you ready to start a new mental playlist?
Ready for Living Loved?
Do you want to join us on a journey Through the book of John this Lent Season?
You too been thinking that maybe what we all need more than anything right now, is maybe a bit more real love… that we are all living through a bit of a love-crisis? How do we genuinely live loved – really feeling how loved we really are — and then, from that place of belovedness, how can we be love in the world – practicing the genuine love of Jesus, in our families, in our world? What if, over the next 40 or so days, together, you and I went on a life-changing journey of Living Loved … and a 40 day practice in loving like Jesus?
This is your invitation into genuinely more… into LIVING LOVED: A 40-Day Practice in Loving like Jesus.
And this experience? This could change our hearts, our homes, our whole year – our whole lives. Can I give you a bit of a glimpse of this deeply meaningful journey we could share? (All a free gift!)
– Daily audio emails with me quietly reading Scripture with you
– Daily, transformative reflections from Loved to Life
– 24 Identity in Christ cards so you begin to live out your identity as truly Beloved! You and I together will sit with the reality of our God-given identity every day – until we feel our belovedness down in the marrow of our bones.
– Real Love Memory Cards, as we together memorize one of the most powerful, needful Scriptures in the whole of the Bible: 1 Corinthians 13! Together, we will encourage each other in memorizing these 13 verses from 1 Corinthians 13, often referred to as the “love chapter” — which will not only let true love take root in us, but let us love our families, our communities, our world, in truly supernatural, transformational ways!
– A Visual Experience —a 40-day immersive experience of masterful art, Scripture, journaling, and prayer that helps us see and experience Lovemore deeply and clearly…
– Weekly Livestream Community gatherings are back! Let’s together let go of all kinds of lonely feelings, and our sense of isolation, and together connect, in face-to-face live moments of encouragement, prayer, and wisdom, with very special, surprise, sage guests every week! 30 minute live, interactive conversations – you don’t have to feel alone – I’d love to save you a (free) seat!
And so many more free downloads and resources to support you in this practice of loving like Jesus in real, daily life!
you can’t help but smile:
Can you get any cuter?
Beautiful!
The sweetest!
I love this!
WOW! Not for me!
The tears are flowing!
Thoughts to Really Ponder:
“Disciplines Don’t Save. Christ Does.”
Fighting Materialism in a Materialistic World
Let Down Your Nets (Luke 5:1-11)
“The Born-Again You Is Wonderfully New”
Her heart stayed
This is so good!
What we’re Listening to on the Farm this week
Oh The Cross – Aubree Archibeck
He Arose – Tommee Profitt x Phil Wickham
On the book shelf this week at the farm:
In her latest book, The Faith to Flourish, God’s design for a rooted, resilient and fruitful life, Christine shows you that it’s possible to thrive in every season of life—including the hardest ones—by grounding yourself in God’s truth and activating the peace, resilience, and purpose he gives you.
Using the biblical symbolism of the olive tree in Psalm 52:8, Christine unpacks how you can develop deep spiritual roots that anchor you to withstand life’s storms; identify spiritual stagnation and experience renewed vitality and purpose; behold the beauty of God and cultivate a heart of wonder; nourish inner peace and joy through intentional shifts in perspective; foster reconciliation and build stronger, more fulling relationships; and embrace God’s plans and purpose for your life, while bearing fruit that impacts others.
No matter the challenges you face, God’s design for your life has not changed—to have the faith to flourish and be fruitful!
If you’re looking to inspire kids’ creativity, Bible reading, and love for God, the new Inspire Bible for Kids is packed with activities to help boys and girls ages 7–12 engage with God’s Word!
There are over 400 ready-to-color illustrations, over 300 devotional readings and trivia questions, over 140 journaling prompts, over 75 Scripture memory-verse prompts, fun facts, and more!
If you love a kid or two? I cannot recommend enough: Take a peek inside the Inspire Bible for Kids and preorder today!
OREGON! PACIFIC NORTHWEST! Come Collide with the Heart of God!
Come join women from across the Pacific Northwest for an unforgettable evening of inspiration! Women of all generations, backgrounds, and churches will come together to encounter Jesus in a powerful way. Prepare for an incredible night filled with worship, teaching, artistry, storytelling, dessert, and more!
Bring a bestie, coworker, or loved one and come experience the impact of colliding with Jesus. Because when women collide with Jesus, they are never the same!
Ventura California! Let’s Be SHAPED BY GOD!
You won’t believe these sales! Take advantage of these today!
“WayMaker”
For every person who is looking for a way through to real love, WayMaker is your sign.
“The broken way” is on a crazy sale!
“Loved to Life: A 40-Day Pilgrimage with Love Himself That Will Change Your Life”
This Valentine’s Day you won’t want to miss this!
maybe Pick one up for someone you love?
“Sacred Prayer: 90 Days of Deeper Intimacy with God”
Feeling discouraged—or longing for better perspective?
In this guided prayer journal, Ann Voskamp leads you on a sacred 90-day journey. Deepen your prayer life as you discover the importance of stillness, surrender, attentiveness to God, self-examination, and joyful praise!
*These sales are currently offered on Amazon USA and Christian Book USA*
Sticky Notes for your Soul:
Firm Foundation + Gratitude
Maybe enjoy the week by making a warm cup of coffee and settling down with a good book by the fire.
That’s all for this weekend, friends.
Go slow. Be God-struck. Grant grace. Live Truth.
Give Thanks. Love well. Re – joy, re- joy, ‘re- joys’ again
Share Whatever Is Good.
