Category: Heart

RSV, Hospital Stays, and Emotional Exhaustion My Recent Experience Spending the Holidays in the Hospital January 6, 2024  |  8 min read Lauren Van Woerden Instagram Linkedin Drained. Spent. Emotionally exhausted. When you find yourself with nothing left to give.  No matter how you got here, acknowledge that this is…

Gratitude Over Greed Finding True Thankfulness November 11, 2023  |  6 min read Emily Van Eps Instagram Linkedin Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means the creators of For This House may earn a commission if you click on the link and make a purchase. The holidays are…

After getting lost on a logging road without GPS, Ally discovers unexpected joy in the experience. She warmly encourages readers to embrace getting lost occasionally—not just physically but mentally—as a pathway to wonder, creativity, resilience, mindfulness, and meaningful connections.

Perspective Changes Everything Choosing a Christ-centered Narrative October 28, 2023  |  4 min read Lauren Van Woerden Instagram Linkedin When there’s more money going out than coming in. When you just can’t seem to keep the stuff in it’s place. When your wardrobe doesn’t spark joy any more. When you…

Finding Balance: Embracing Imperfection in the Juggling Act of Life September 23, 2023  |  5 min read Emily Van Eps Instagram Linkedin Life is a constant juggling act. Trying to balance the demands of being a wife, mom, sister, daughter, friend, workforce professional, and hobby writer is a non-stop, every…

Navigating Spiritual Dryness Rediscovering authentic connection with God September 16, 2023  |  5 min read Ally Veldhuisen Instagram Linkedin I have recently found myself in a season of spiritual dryness. Reading my Bible has lacked its old intrigue. My devotional life has fallen by the wayside. Prayer is more of…