Encouragement & Devotionals

Fresh Starts, Not False Starts

Jenna Huttula

Published on: 19/01/2026

Why skipping New Year’s resolutions might be the most faithful choice you make. Learn how grace-filled, realistic goals lead to lasting spiritual growth.

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Gratitude Is a Lifestyle, Not Just a November Vibe How to Stop Chasing the Kardashians and Start Cultivating True Thankfulness (Even When Your Credit Card's Tired)

Jenna Huttula

Published on: 24/11/2025

You feel it every year. The ads, the group chats, the endless to-do list. It’s easy to slip into comparison mode and forget what actually matters. Gratitude is a lifestyle, not a November trend. You don’t need a perfect home or a Kardashian-level holiday spread. You need small daily moments that ground you. This post helps you look at gratitude in a real way so you can stay steady even when the season gets loud.

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Back to 1989: Reclaiming Peace and Presence This Holiday Season

Jenna Huttula

Published on: 16/11/2025

Rediscover slow, peaceful holiday rhythms. Learn simple family traditions, faith-filled practices, and screen-free habits to bring calm back into your home.

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Strawberry Jam and Spoonfuls of Grace: Finding God in the Sacred Act of Feeding Others

Jenna Huttula

Published on: 05/05/2025

Discover the holy ministry in your kitchen through the simple, soulful act of making strawberry jam. This blog dives into how feeding others—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—is a sacred act of love and grace.