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How to Use Your Sunday Meals to Set the Tone for a Peaceful Week

Sunday meals can be a quiet way to prepare for the week ahead without rushing into productivity.

For many Christian women creatives, Sunday is a day of rest, reflection and worship. The food you prepare, and share can shape how you approach the week. With simple choices, you can move into Monday feeling steady instead of overwhelmed. Here are a few ways Sunday meals can support your focus, well-being and creative rhythm.

Make Sunday dinner intentional

It doesn’t matter if you’re cooking for yourself or preparing a meal for others, Sunday dinner does not need to be complicated. One simple, comforting meal can help you slow down and reset. Sitting down to eat without distractions can create a small moment of calm before a new week begins.

Prepare one or two basics instead of the entire week

You do not have to plan out every meal to feel prepared. Chopping vegetables, roasting a pan of chicken or making a pot of rice can ease some of the pressure that shows up midweek. Preparing even one thing in advance can help you feel supported by your past self.

Use food to create rhythm

Meals can become part of your weekly rhythm. For some people, that might mean making breakfast before church. For others, it could be a slow meal in the afternoon. These small habits bring structure without stress and help keep your creative work steady throughout the week.

Let your meals reflect the pace you want to live at

If you want your week to begin with focus and peace, your meals can reflect that same pace. You can take your time, play music or pray while you cook. Even a basic meal can become part of a more thoughtful rhythm.

Food does not need to be another task to prove how productive you are. It can be a quiet tool that helps you rest well, work well and stay rooted in what matters.

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What Summer Fruit Reminds Me About Creating at a Slower Pace

There is something about fruit in the summer that feels different.

Maybe it is the color, the sweetness or the fact that you do not have to do anything but rinse it and take a bite. Strawberries, nectarines, watermelon and blueberries offer a quiet kind of comfort. They remind me to pause and take a breath after the nonstop pace of spring.

If you are running a business, working from home or juggling both, that kind of pause is exactly what you need.

Lately, I have been thinking about how fruit reflects a slower, steadier rhythm. It does not force its way into the season. It arrives in its own time, ripens gradually and nourishes without needing to prove its value. That process reminds me that creativity can follow the same pace.

One way I have been applying that mindset is by choosing meals and snacks that are simple and stress-free. A handful of blueberries or a plate of sliced nectarines can be just enough to carry me through a long afternoon. Watermelon with a squeeze of lime has become a small but meaningful reset during my workday.

Some days I give myself more time in the morning to think. I used to feel guilty if I was not working by 9 a.m., but now I like the idea of taking things slowly sometimes and letting my thoughts settle before jumping into tasks. Some of my best ideas show up when I stop trying to force them.

In the same way that fruit ripens without pressure, I want my creative work to develop with intention. I do not want to rush projects just to check them off a list. Instead, I am learning to give myself the time and space to come back to my work with clarity and purpose.

Adding small joys to the day has also helped me stay centered. A popsicle after a meeting, a walk to the produce stand or a favorite playlist can create a rhythm that supports both well-being and creativity.

Summer fruit will not solve burnout, but it can serve as a reminder to slow down and pay attention. Some seasons are meant for output, but others are meant for preparation and growth. I am learning to honor both.

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3 Simple Meals to Fuel Your Creativity Without Ruining Your Workflow

Working from home may sound ideal, but when it is midafternoon and your stomach is growling, it is easy to realize you have not eaten anything substantial. Food fuels focus, especially when you are managing creative projects or trying to stay on top of business tasks.

When the workday is busy, cooking can feel like another decision you do not have time to make. That is when simple, nourishing meals become especially helpful. The meals below are easy to prepare, do not require much effort and can help you stay grounded during long work hours.

Salmon croquettes, grits and greens

Canned salmon, breadcrumbs, egg and seasoning can come together quickly to make crisp, pan-fried croquettes. There’s an amazing recipe for this by Paula Deen that I absolutely love. Serve the croquettes with instant grits and any vegetables you already have on hand, such as canned greens or frozen spinach. This meal is warm, filling and easy to prepare without requiring extended time in the kitchen.

Baked chicken drumettes, rice and frozen vegetables

Season the drumettes, place them in the oven and let them cook while you answer emails or complete light tasks. Pair them with microwaveable rice and frozen vegetables for a well-rounded meal that requires minimal hands-on effort. This option works well when you need something filling but do not want to step away from your workflow for too long.

Tuna, crackers and pickles

When time and energy are low, this combination is fast, reliable and satisfying. Mix canned tuna with mayonnaise, mustard or your preferred seasoning. Serve it with crackers and a side of pickles or carrots for crunch and balance.

A reminder for creative entrepreneurs

Running a business from home requires energy, focus and the ability to adapt. Simple meals like these can make it easier to stay nourished throughout the day without sacrificing your time or your creative rhythm. You do not need a full meal plan or elaborate prep to take care of yourself. Sometimes, a basic, well-balanced plate is enough to support both your body and your work.

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Nourishing Your Body: The Biblical Way

Summer is coming up and many of us might be wanting to focus more on our health. This could be for an upcoming vacation, a summer goal, or for any reason. All of these reasons are great! However, it can be easy for some of us to fall back into certain tendencies and begin to lose some of our motivation over time. When daily schedules and life events begin to pile up, searching for quick and easy alternatives can be tempting. Even hardships can bring us off of our routines and make us fall into bad habits. What some of us fail to realize is that God gives us guidance in order to keep our health at balance in a book many of us have already at home.

Here are some guidelines to remember from our Heavenly Health Coach:

“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31

In today’s culture, food has become mainstream. It is more about mass production, choosing an XL combo, who’s a foodie, and the best deal. It seems as if food is always in our faces which leads to excessiveness and lack of awareness. There is little time to thank God or truly appreciate the food in front of us that comes from God’s creation. Remember your prayers and to thank God before every meal. This will help develop our gratitude for what we have been given and keep us mindful of the true place our food comes from.

And out of the ground the Lord God made to spring up every tree that is pleasant to the sight and good for food. The tree of life was in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. – Genesis 2:

With modern day groceries and food products, there also comes preservatives. Many of these preservatives are extremely harmful for our bodies and can deteriorate our health. God made our food natural, and preservatives are not natural. He made food for us to nourish our bodies with proper nutrition. And while many preservative filled foods can be as tempting as the forbidden fruit, it is better for us to stay away from them and their harmful effects. If we remember that our food is pure and given to us by God for our benefit, then this can help us in making better choices with the food we eat.

“Do not go to excess with any enjoyment, neither become a glutton for choice foods; For sickness comes with overeating, and gluttony brings on nausea.” – Wisdom of Ben Sira 37: 29-30

Have you ever groaned that you ate too much and needed to go to the medicine cabinet for some relief? While we can get sick from spoiled food or viruses, we shouldn’t be too full to where we make ourselves sick. Gluttony is one of the seven deadly sins. Not only for how harsh of a sin it is, but because it actually can become deadly. Too much of anything isn’t good and if we eat too much, we are hurting our organs and their functioning which can eventually lead to death. Sin destroys and we shouldn’t let sinful food habits destroy us. Remember to eat proper portions and see how good eating a balanced meal really can be!

“Take also unto thee wheat, and barley, and beans, and lentils and millet, and spelt and put them in one vessel…” Ezekiel 4:9

If you’re looking for a good place to start in eating healthier, Ezekiel bread is the way to go. This bread can be made at home or bought from nutritional brands who carry it. With these ingredients alone, we are given plenty of protein, fiber, amino acids, minerals, and more. One important mineral that is lacking in our food and diet is Selenium, which helps in boosting immune function, improving hair and nail health, fertility, supporting a healthy thyroid, etc. Remembering to eat healthy food can strengthen us in many ways. And what better way to get these benefits than from bread? After all, Jesus did say that bread is life!

Following these guidelines may seem hard to do at first, but anything is possible through faith, patience, prayer, and making God your first form of strength.

Keeping God included in your diet will help keep you on the right track and guide you to feeling better on the inside and outside.

When you look good, you feel good and when you feel good, you look good. Why? Because God is all good. Remember that God is at your right hand and is holding your hand each and every day. Remember that He is there whenever you pick up your next plate and ask yourself…

Will this tighten my grip with God or loosen it?

 

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