Jimison Jots

Worship isn’t limited to church or Sunday mornings. It can happen anywhere your heart turns toward God. For some, it’s through music and prayer. For others, it’s journaling, reading Scripture, or simply sitting in silence. Worship is a time, for me to give my attention to God - giving Him praise, glory, my thoughts, my heart. And while worship is for the Lord, it has benefits to our own soul.  For me, worship often looks like riding my bike. Out on the trails, surrounded by mountains and fresh air, I find peace. It’s there that my mind clears and my heart refocuses on God. Whether your worship happens through art, movement, nature, or stillness—what matters is connecting with the Lord who restores us. Here are 10 ways worship helps the soul and mind: 1. Brings Inner Peace Worship shifts our focus from stress to God . It quiets the noise and helps us rest in His peace. 2. Builds Resilience Hard days come, but worship reminds us that we’re never alone. It gives strength to keep goin...

Most of you who know me well, know that I try to live a healthy lifestyle. Recently, my mom and I drove to Texas to visit my son and we listened to podcasts - specifically Culture Apothecary. I love it! So much information. Now, I’m on a mission to make my life even more healthy. Perhaps some of it stems from watching Lee die from Glioblastoma. I am pretty convinced that he developed the tumor from exposure to chemicals during his job, or cell phone use. I will never know for sure - but according to all I’ve read, chemical exposure is definitely high on the list. Here are some things I’ve tried to implement lately: 1. Cutting out toxins. Do you know HOW hard it is to cut toxins from your environment? Almost impossible…they are everywhere…my rugs, furniture, cleaning supplies, food, toilet paper, paper towels, makeup and clothing. I could go on. I know I can’t cut all of them out, but I am trying to make a dent. I swapped my toilet paper (which is toxic, by the way) for bamboo paper, p...