Practicing Sabbath

Observing Sabbath isn't about a checklist of things to do. Begin by asking, "how do I best connect with God?" and "what brings me joy?" Start small, and practice faithfully. Sabbath is about being instead of doing.

intentional livingMalinda FullerNovember 17, 2021Sabbath, rest, rhythm, practiceComment

Planning and Preparing for Sabbath

Sabbath doesn't sneak up on us each week; we know that it's coming, which is why we take time to plan and prepare for it.

intentional livingMalinda FullerNovember 4, 2021Sabbath, rest, family, planning, intentional living, rhythmsComment

Our Weekly Rhythm of Sabbath

Sabbath is the pause in our week—the intentional stop of things we equate with work. It is a rhythm of rest, celebration, and the renewal of our minds, bodies, and spirits.

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10 Things Helping Me In the Midst of Physical Distancing

No one can deny that the world has changed in a month. We are all coping. Grieving. Some days at a loss for words, and on others, not able to shut up. The trauma, loss, fear, and anxiety attack us at different times, and we each have to find ways to cope and move forward. The following list are 10 things I’ve found helpful while physical distancing.

Hearing God's Voice: In Grocery Stores and Elevators

My "yes" when I surrendered my life to Jesus was a promise that everything else afterward would include the same emphatic response. No matter what He asks.

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Countdown to the New Year: Finishing Well

There are 65 days left in this year. Just less than two months. In the year. In this decade.

How you finish is just as important as how you begin.

Perhaps even more so. Because it shows what we can do when we are poured out, perhaps alone, and ready for a glimpse of the finish line.

intentional livingMalinda FullerNovember 3, 2019New year, countdown, race, riskComment

After 14 Years of Marriage

I recently celebrated 14 years of marriage. Here are some of the lessons we’ve learned along the way. Some have been painful, others more light-hearted and graciously given from more seasoned couples.

Here are 14 pieces of wisdom after 14 years of marriage.

thriving relationshipsMalinda FullerJune 24, 2019marriage, relationships, sex, commitment, relationship, grateful, friendshipComment

What Does It Look Like: Obedience Over Hustle

Today, we have subscribed to the positive self-talk that promises we can “be” and “do” anything we put our mind to. We need to be careful, however, that we aren’t pushing our own goals, our own ways, and our timing instead of listening and waiting for God.

intentional livingMalinda FullerApril 10, 2019challenge, enough, Gideon, God, hustle, obedienceComment

Doing What You Really Want To Do

And if you are reading this and recognize that what you’re doing isn’t what you really want, can I just be that mouthy friend one more time and say, “wake up!” Life is too short for you to waste your days doing something that isn’t moving you toward your goals, toward that greater purpose that we were all born with, in pursuit of what makes your heart come alive. The time is now; do not waste anymore time doing something else.

Intentional Rest: Self care vs. Sabbath

If self-care is a form of escape, then how sad that we need it on the regular— that our lives are so full that we need to take these constant breaks. What would it look like to live a life where we were intentionally making space for rest (for our minds, bodies and souls), and not needing the frequent escapes. What if we were intentional about what we say yes to, and removed the “busy?” What it we were to trade entertainment, distraction, and luxury, for purposeful rest? What would happen if we started to embrace the long-standing tradition of Sabbath, rather than exchanging this idea of true rest for a quick trip to the nail salon, Target, the coffee shop, or the gym.

intentional livingMalinda FullerMarch 31, 2019hurry, intentional living, rest, sabbath, self-careComment

Confessions of a Recovering Judgementalist

What life am I living where I’m keeping tabs on what everyone else is doing, or not, measuring up to, or not, achieving, or not? See, I’m struggling to overcome both perfectionism and being a judgementalist. Which simply means that if I don’t have much grace for you, you can bet that I have even less for myself. I’m trying my hardest and I expect you to try too.

It never even occurred to me that the definition of “trying” could be different for different people.

authentic faithMalinda FullerMarch 15, 2019 Comments

Hospitality Challenge: Those Who Aren't Just Like You

For some reading, the idea of opening your door to others causes the anxiety wheel to start spinning, and you’d rather cut off your right arm then have the Ned Flanders across the street sitting in your living room.

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Hospitality Challenge: Holidays and Halloween

The front lights stayed off, and the house remained shrouded in darkness. My parents weren’t fans of Halloween; thus I was almost 30 when I walked door-to-door for the first time.