It is in stillness, we find the strength
+ a $225 Amazon giveaway that you don't want to miss
As summer picks up, life can feel anything but peaceful. The noise, the pressure to hustle, the endless scroll… it’s a lot.
Not to mention, the current state of our world.
Turmoil. War. Murder. Sadness. Addiction. Trauma.
As many of us are going about our summer uninterrupted, others around the globe are struggling in ways that we cannot imagine.
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So, what can we do?
I’ve been reminded lately of the power of pause.
Taking a couple extra minutes in the morning to pray.
Practicing rest days from not only social media, but also exercise, chores, news, and more.
Laying on the sofa with a good book, not to learn anything, but just to enjoy, to savor.
Not forgetting the struggle around me but nestling into the moment of goodness God still creates, even when trouble surrounds.
How do you practice rest?
Is your heart moving you to slow down in this summer season?
I’m honored to invite you into something that just might help you practice slowing down. Not just physically, but perhaps emotionally too. Making space for the spirit to move in new ways.
The Still & Strong Summer Reset Giveaway is a chance to step back, reset your soul, and root yourself in what is true.
I’ve teamed up with 8 other amazing friends to offer something special:
🎁 A $225 Amazon Gift Card + Author’s Books for one grand prize winner
🧘♀️ PLUS a Digital Reset Pack - calming tools like lock screens, playlists, devotionals, scripture guides, and more
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I pray this blesses your summer and reminds you that peace is possible, even in chaos.
Here are a couple other writers that might spur you on to something new this summer:
Caroline Beidler, MSW, is an author, speaker, and Managing Editor of Recovery.com, where she combines expert guidance with research to help people find the best path to healing and treatment. Her next book, When You Love Someone in Recovery: A Hopeful Guide for Understanding Addiction, is coming Spring 2026 with Nelson Books. Drawing from her own recovery journey through addiction, mental health challenges, and trauma, along with clinical training as a mental health provider and addiction recovery expert, Caroline creates resources that help you navigate recovery and build resilience. She is passionate about guiding you into seasons of greater healing, transformation, and recovery. Learn more about her books here.