Rooted + Rested - Embracing Peace And Rest Through Faith And Self-Care...and a touch of Lavender

61 | There Is No Need to Hurry

Have you ever felt like you're behind in life? This week on the Rooted + Rested podcast, Lisa shares a heartfelt lesson from the lavender field that changed the way she thinks about productivity, purpose, and God's perfect timing. While harvesting lavender one stem at a time, what seemed inefficient at first became a beautiful reminder that God isn't asking us to rush through life. As she hand-selects tender buds for lavender tea, gathers mature blooms for essential oil, and clears away weeds from the rows, Lisa discovers that every stem has a purpose—and every season matters. Through this quiet moment on the farm, she reflects on how Jesus was never hurried, how God patiently works in every season of our lives, and why we can trust His timing even when we feel like we're falling behind. If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or wondering why your prayers seem delayed, this episode offers biblical encouragement to slow down, pay attention, and remember that God is faithfully at work. Because there is no need to hurry...He is never late. If this episode encouraged you, I'd love to invite you to visit SaltAndLightBox.com. You'll find faith-filled blog posts, handcrafted lavender products, gifts designed to help you cherish meaningful moments, and more encouragement from our little lavender farm in Ohio.

60 | The Promise That's Held Our Marriage for 37 Years

This Friday marks thirty-seven years since Bob and I got engaged. Looking back, I can't help but smile at how little we knew about the story God was writing. Our engagement was anything but traditional, and if someone had told that twenty-year-old girl what the next thirty-seven years would hold, I'm not sure I would have believed them. Together, we've walked through seasons of deep joy and unexpected heartache. We've faced moments that tested our faith, challenged our marriage, and reminded us how desperately we needed the Lord. Yet through every chapter, one promise has remained. In this special anniversary episode, I'm sharing our story—not because our marriage has been perfect, but because God's faithfulness has never failed. If you're engaged, newly married, celebrating decades together, or simply wondering how to trust God with the chapter you're living today, I hope this conversation encourages you. Sometimes the greatest testimony isn't that life was easy... It's that Christ remained at the center through it all. In this episode you'll discover: * Why our engagement was so unusual * The one thing that has sustained our marriage for 37 years * What I'd tell every engaged couple today * How God remains faithful through every season of life If this episode encourages you, would you share it with someone who needs the reminder that God is still writing a beautiful story?

59 | Before the Lavender Blooms

This week, an unfinished patio, a few sparrows on the stones, and some fragile lavender plants became a gentle reminder of God’s care. In the middle of summer projects, harvest, heat, disappointment, and the feeling that everything is moving too fast, Lisa reflects on Luke 12:6-7 and the promise that not one sparrow is forgotten by God. If you are tired from carrying good things, waiting for something to bloom, or wondering if God sees the unfinished places in your life, this episode is a reminder that you are seen, valued, and not forgotten. saltandlightbox.com

58 | Your Labor Is Not In Vain

58 | Your Labor Is Not In Vain What if one of our deepest fears isn't failure? What if it's looking back someday and wondering whether our work, our sacrifices, and our efforts really mattered? This spring, I found myself wrestling with questions about purpose, fruitfulness, and whether the things we pour our hearts into truly make a difference. In this episode of Rooted + Rested, I share a personal story about disappointment, faithfulness, and the gentle reminder God gave me when I couldn't yet see the fruit of my labor. If you've ever felt discouraged, unseen, or wondered whether your efforts matter, I hope this episode encourages you to trust that God is working in ways we cannot always see. Connect with Lisa Website: saltandlightbox.com [https://saltandlightbox.com/] Reminding women they are not forgotten—remembered by God, rooted in Him...and a touch of lavender. 💜

57 | The Lavender Lady

57 | The Lavender Lady Have you ever found yourself creating a story in your mind before you knew the whole story? Maybe you've assumed the worst. Maybe you've wondered if a door was closing. Maybe you've filled in the blanks with fear because you didn't have all the information. I've done that too. In this episode of Rooted + Rested, I share a personal story that taught me an important lesson about trust, assumptions, and the ways God is often working behind the scenes when we can't see the full picture. If you've been tempted to believe the worst about a situation, I hope this episode encourages you to pause, pray, and remember that silence doesn't always mean rejection. Sometimes God is still writing the story. Connect with Lisa Website: saltandlightbox.com [https://saltandlightbox.com/] Reminding women they are not forgotten—remembered by God, rooted in Him...and a touch of lavender. 💜