The Fullness of Joy Series celebrates the launch of the new Give Me Jesus Journal and the Fullness of Joy Collection. Each article in this series is a devotional on a passage from Psalm 16. Read the other articles in the series here: “Embracing Childlike Faith” by Jasmine L. Holmes “Hoping in a Beautiful Future” […]

By Gretchen Saffles

Rejoicing in God’s Presence

[This article is an excerpt from chapter 11 of The Well-Watered Woman. Today, April 6, marks two years since the launch of the book, and to celebrate God’s faithfulness, all things The Well-Watered Woman are on sale this week! Shop the Book Anniversary Collection in the Well-Watered Co.]    After my first panic attack, I […]

By Gretchen Saffles

The Battle for Truth

[This article is an excerpt from chapter 4 of The Well-Watered Woman. This Thursday, April 6, marks two years since the launch of the book, and to celebrate God’s faithfulness, all things The Well-Watered Woman are on sale this week! Shop the Book Anniversary Collection in the Well-Watered Co.]    I’ve always tried to look […]

Dying to Live

By Gretchen Saffles

[Editor’s Note: Deeply Rooted Magazine originally published this article on their blog. The adapted article addresses the topic of anxiety but should not replace seeking help and wisdom from your local church along with professional medical care. Our encouragement is for you to seek counsel from your local pastor, a wise mentor in your church, […]

By Gretchen Saffles

A Letter to the Christian with Anxiety

[This week we’re celebrating the one-year anniversary of The Well-Watered Woman! In this article originally posted on book launch day, Gretchen reminds us that looking forward to the end provides hope for the hard middle and the everyday mundane. Read on to find out why she needed these specific truths as she labored through each […]

By Gretchen Saffles

Hope for the Woman Who’s Stuck

This article is part of our This Moment Matters Series. Read other articles in the series here: Being an Ambassador in Your Workplace by Fernie Cosgrove Why Your Local Church Matters by Taylor Cage Surrendering Our Money to the God of Enough by Laura Hardin Housework is Kingdom Work by Maggie Combs The Most Challenging […]

Does This Really Matter?

By Gretchen Saffles

This article is part of our series on The Power of Words. Words have always had the power to create life or to create death. Just like sticks and stones can break our bones, words can also break our spirit and our communion with God and others. Our hope is that this series will encourage […]

By Gretchen Saffles

Sticks and Stones and Words that Hurt

Editor’s Note: Today’s article is all about setting perfection aside to meet with Jesus. This article is adapted from the Dear Mama devotional, which features 31 devotionals written by 25 gospel-centered moms. It is full of practical wisdom and helpful instruction for seeking after Jesus as you raise young disciples. We’ve got a special sale […]

By Gretchen Saffles

Moms Need Jesus, Not Perfection

I was never good at the game of tug of war. Well, I’ve never been good at any sports game for that matter. Competition in sports isn’t my cup of tea. But I found other ways to compete and prove my worth in life. Excelling in grades, winning awards, and outdoing my fellow peers in […]

Tug of War for Truth

By Gretchen Saffles

For the longest time, I’ve felt like I am stuck in the middle without an end in sight. I’ve heard it said that writing a book is like birthing a baby. But a baby comes in nine months, and a book takes at least two years. Write, rewrite, edit, and repeat have been the theme […]

By Gretchen Saffles

Hope for the Hard Middle

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