Sunday Slowdown a storytelling email from the pages of Gritty Faith Magazine designed to make space for purposeful reflection and intention as you reset for the week ahead Roots and Twiggy by Betsy Gundersen as published in Gritty Faith: Rooted When I was young and found a love in writing, one of the many people I would write little letters to regularly was my grandfather. He and my grandmother enjoyed my childish viewpoint of how the world worked and the wonder that I showed them at even the...
about 2 months ago • 7 min read
Join us as we lean into love this February. Prayer May you feel to the depths of your soul how loved you are. May you see the way others light up because of the way you treat them. May you feel the warmth and comfort you bring into conversation. May you know to the core of your being your worth and may you feel truly loved, not just today but every day. Amen. (c) jhp, Prayer Artist, Purpose + Grit, LLC The story behind this prayer... Sometimes when you are deep in the chaos and heaviness of...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Sunday Slowdown a storytelling email designed to make space for purposeful reflection and intention as you reset for the week ahead Everything is very loud right now. There is so much confusion, so much fighting, so much noise. Overwhelm is present for most everyone I know as we struggle to keep up with the mass amount of information and decipher what is truth and what is not. Our hearts break as we empathize with those facing tragedy and upheaval, whether it is from natural disasters or...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Another Year a birthday prayer Today, may you be overfilled with goodness from every direction as you rejoice in the privilege of another year on this earth. May you celebrate the little wins that add up to a full life, each year bringing you greater joy and peace with who you are and how far you have come. Amen. (c) jhp, Prayer Artist, Purpose + Grit, LLC Verse of the Day Check out these August Featured Products from our Creators! Joyful Faith Creations Celebrate faith in style with our...
8 months ago • 5 min read
Butterfly Breakthrough a prayer for your breakthrough When you are wrapped in a cocoon, hid away from the life you once knew but not yet ready for the life that is coming next, may you rest as you quietly grow. May you remember that transformation doesn't happen overnight, it takes time and deep strength. And when the wait is over, may you brilliantly break through, flying into the glory you've been created for. Amen. (c) jhp, Prayer Artist, Purpose + Grit, LLC Verse of the Day Check out a...
8 months ago • 1 min read
Abundantly Blessed a prayer for your blessings You are fiercely loved and abundantly blessed. May you claim goodness for your life remembering your gratitude for today is the key that unlocks all of your hopes for tomorrow. Amen. (c) jhp, Prayer Artist, Purpose + Grit, LLC Verse of the Day Looking for the perfect gift? Here's a few great ideas from our Creators! Shop Necklaces Shop Wall Art Shop Handmade Soap Shop Keychains At Purpose + Grit Marketplace, we support faith-based creators by...
8 months ago • 1 min read
Tonight's live Zoom Call has been rescheduled! The live Q&A Zoom call about becoming a contributor to the 2025 edition of Gritty Faith Magazine has been rescheduled to Thursday, August 8th at 7:00 pm CST. My deepest apologies for the inconvenience. Changing dates is something I very much dislike, but in this situation, it is necessary. But, I made you a FAQ video! Since I couldn't join you LIVE tonight, I made a video recording answering the most common questions about becoming a Gritty Faith...
8 months ago • 1 min read
Sunday Slowdown a storytelling email from Purpose + Grit designed to make space for purposeful reflection and intention as you reset for the week ahead Today, we hold space for the brokenhearted mamas. Every year on the first Sunday in May, International Bereaved Mother’s Day honors mothers who have lost a child. It’s also a day to recognize women who cannot be a mother due to infertility or other health reasons. This Sunday Slowdown is filled with prayers and stories to hold space for these...
11 months ago • 7 min read
Hey there! I'm Jessy, the new owner of Sparrows Grace! Hopefully, you caught Melissa's email last week or my email a few days ago explaining the switch and the upcoming name change to Purpose + Grit Marketplace. First of all, I just want to take a minute to say thank you to those of you who have already reached out to say hi. What a warm welcome you have given me as I begin leading this space. I just know we are going to make some magic as we work together to bring the dreams that God laid on...
11 months ago • 3 min read