People need you. You need people. But we all need boundaries. Culture talks about setting boundaries from a place of prioritizing your comfort or your preferences, but we get to look at how we set boundaries based on the example of the boundaries God has given us. God’s commands are essentially just that - a form of boundaries. But those boundaries are rooted in His love because He wants what’s best for us and His boundaries are always designed to keep us close…not to keep something out. As you consider setting boundaries, think about setting them with this question in mind: How can I set boundaries that keep God close and that are motivated by love? Let’s talk through some practical tips for when boundaries are necessary in relationships... 1: pray for discernment ask God to give you clarity on what boundary is necessary and how to approach the conversation with love and grace. 2: practice forgiveness pray for the strength to forgive the person, allowing God's grace to work in your heart, releasing you from bitterness and resentment. 3: slow your anger when boundaries get crossed, it's natural to feel angry. however, avoid escalating the conflict by engaging [...]

They need us. They need the women who have gone ahead of them to turn around and say, "I've been where you're at, I've felt what you've felt, I've walked through what you've walked through - let me tell you how God met me right in the middle of it." This is the invaluable role of hindsight. We can trace God's faithfulness in our own lives, and use it to mark the path for those who can't quite see where they're heading. Or who need hope to know there's always good to be found. This generation is one of the most creative, passionate and capable generations to date. They are the generation that will lead our kids’ families. So, we can sit idly and say we're worried about them - or we can invest in them. What we're seeing is a generation drowning in content, when what they're really craving is connection. So, this episode is for the 20/30-something's trying to navigate one of the most pressurized decades and for those of us who have the ability to come alongside them. Share it with the Gen Z woman in your life who needs to know we see her and [...]

We all want homes that we looked forward to coming back to at the end of every day, right? Places of rest, joy and *mostly* peace. The requires intentionality. We’ve learned over time - stepping back and checking one of the only environments we do control for all of the above attributes is a discipline. In this episode, Somer chats with one of our favorites, Dara LaPorta, a She Works His Way OG. Dive into Dara's world as she joyfully navigates the chaos as a mom of four with one foot in the health and fitness world and another leading in women's ministry. Dara gives us her take on creating a cozy family vibe, and why she swears by intentional peace and chill family rhythms. Tune in for these nuggets of wisdom on slowing down, being intentional, and finding a relaxed rhythm in our crazy fast world.