The Quiet Place

Today I am linking up with Madison of The Wetherills Say I Do and Rachel of Oh Simple Thoughts for their community brew linkup. This month the theme is open to share whatever is on your heart. So today, I hope you can join me with your cup of coffee or tea and sit back while I share my heart with you. A few months back She Reads Truth did a study on Hebrews, and since I am currently in a bible study right now that is studying the book of Hebrews I wanted to go back and read it again, particularly chapter 9. Hebrews 9:24 says: "For Christ has entered, not into holy places made with hands, but which are copies of the true things, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God on our behalf"  Reading this makes me think of all the times that I've run from God or not done what he's told me to do, or pretty much did my own thing. It also reminds me that of the "worth" that God places on each and every one of us.  God gives his own so...

Something that Hillary and I (Britney) like to do every now and then is check in with our readers and see how we can improve this place of rest and encouragement for you.  We really do care about our readers and we love building community, so with that said if you have any prayer requests or questions for us, we would love to hear from you. You can email myself at: britney.thequietplace@gmail.com or Hillary at: hillary.thequietplace@gmail.com. Feel free to ask us anything you would like to know and there may be a post on it in the near future.  So take this short survey and let us know how we can improve or enhance your experience here on the Quiet Place. While staying true to our mission of: "Encouraging women to find rest in God". Loading...

Founders Note: Today on the blog we have are monthly contributor Sophia, she is sharing her heart on this month's theme Abiding in Christ. You can learn more about Sophia on the about page.  Whenever we go through some thing that we consider a hardship it can do one of either two things  with our relationship with God.  We could either move closer to Him or farther away.   How many times have we become resentful toward God when we were going though something because we thought that He had the power to fix it but didn’t?  I am not ashamed to admit that I have been in the position in which I have been resentful toward God.  Most of the time this stems from the fact that I have tried to make everything work on my own and things kept getting worse.  As a result I continue to worry and have anxiety about my situation.  The Bible teaches us that  “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has ...

Founders Note:(Britney) Today we have Rebecca of Caravan Sonnet  sharing a little bit more about herself. I have truly enjoyed getting to know her more through this post, she has such an amazing story and I can definetly see how God is continually working in her life despite her health challenges. She has such a joyful spirit, and that is very evident in her blog as well.  I love her posts on faith and how she is so open about her health problems . So be sure to check out her awesome blog at the links below! 1.What is the story behind Caravan Sonnet The story behind Caravan Sonnet emerged over time honestly. I had blogged on and off for a number of years on other blogs that I had but I never truly felt connected to those blogs. Two years ago I knew that life was changing in many ways (moving home, the plan to concentrate on graduate school only, taking a year off of teaching) but could never have imagined the  radica l ways that it was truly to change (not...

Happy Friday! I hope ya'll have had a  good week! Today we are giving away some of these cute notecards, Molly contacted us via email a few weeks ago and I once I looked at the cards in her etsy shop I knew we had to give some away.  I love getting snail mail and sending it too, if you love snail mail as much as me, then you will love being able to send these cards to your friends and family. Molly Kennedy-Darling is a graphic designer from Portland, Oregon whose passion is designing patterns.  In 2014, she is challenging herself to design a new pattern every week. Each month she assigns herself different design constraints and then creates a series of four patterns that work as a set. All of the patterns are posted to her Blog  and    Instagram .  You can get a 25%  off discount with the promo code: QUIETPLACE until October 31st. The winner of the giveaway will get to choose any set of cards that they would like from her shop. ...

“I am  the true vine,  and my Father is the gardener.     He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit,  while every branch that does bear fruit  he prunes   so that it will be even more fruitful.   You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you.   Remain in me, as I also remain in you.  No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me." -John 15:1-4 As you know this months theme here on The Quiet Place is "abiding in Christ". When thinking about this months theme I was reminded of a devotional I did this summer on what it means to abide in Christ. One day in particular it was talking about God as the vinedresser as it says in John 15:1-"I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener."   In my life I see daily how God is pruning me in my struggles, in my stress, and in my joy. He's pruning me like grapes on a vine, he's taking the pain...

Today I am linking up with Meg of Rivers and Roads and Amy of Taking Steps Home for the Etsy Swap '14 linkup. I am so excited to show you all what I received. I got assigned to Ashley Woods, you can find out what she got on her blog , because I didn't take any pictures. But I had so much fun shopping for her though!  I received a cute makeup bag From Amanda Fair Designs and Bake, and made with love cards from Pen and Paint  from Meg of  Beautiful Things . I loved everything I got, she got me so well! I loved being able to check out her blog and get to know her a little bit through her sweet note that she sent with the package. Here's a closer look at the awesome notecards and the makeup bag, both of which i LOVE! Thank you Meg for these awesome gifts!  Did you join in the Etsy swap? Be sure to link up your posts on either Meg or Amy's blog! I can't wait to see what everyone got!

Founders Note (Britney): Today on the blog we have Madison of The Wetherills Say I do . She is someone that I have enjoyed getting to know these past few months. I love her blog, especially her recipe posts , and her newest ones weekend with the wetherills which has become one of my favorites! Her blog is definitely one that I  personally read daily, and if you have never read it be sure to check it out at the links below! I hope you enjoy getting to know a little bit about Madison and her amazing blog.                                          1. What goals do you have for your blog in future?   I would love for my blog to become a full time sustainable income for my family. I have fallen so in love with blogging and when I'm doing anything else, I wish I was blogging. I felt the Lord really start to shift my passions away from corporate America a few m...

Founders Note: Today on the blog we have are monthly contributor Buife, she is sharing her heart on this month's theme  abiding  in christ. You can learn more about Buife and her blog on the about page.  If you are reading this blog and you're yet to receive Christ Jesus into your life, let me use this opportunity to extend His invitation to you; Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears and listens to and heeds My voice and opens the door, I will come into him (and/or her) and will eat with him (and/or her), and he (and/or she) [will eat] with Me. - Revelation 3:20, Amp. You might be wondering, 'why do I need to have fellowship with Jesus?' Here are some reasons the bible gives; As it is written, None is righteous, just and truthful and upright and conscientious, no, not one. No one understands [no one intelligently discerns or comprehends]; no one seeks out God. All have turned aside; together they have gone wrong and have become u...

Founders Note: (Britney): Today  I am co-hosting the Faith and Fellowship blog hop with Susannah of Simple Moments Stick.  Her blog is about her faith and her everyday life. She is so sweet and it has been fun getting to know her since I found her blog a while ago. Her blog is one that I read often.  So be sure to link up your posts below, I can't wait to read them!  Faith and Fellowship Guidelines 1.  Link up   a post   (not just the link to your blog) from the week that shares what the Lord's been doing in your life or speaking to you. 2.  Put the button on your blog post or blog so that others can hear about this wonderful group of Godly women. 3.   Visit as many blogs as you're able  and get to know your sisters in Christ! 4.  Share this blog hop on social media using #faithandfellowship or pin the button on pinterest. Your Host: Susannah from  Simple Moments Stick If you'd like t...

Founders Note: Today on the blog we have are monthly contributor Victoria, she is sharing her heart on this month's theme Abiding in Christ. You can find out more about Victoria and her blog on are about page.  John 15 is basically the Christian life in a nutshell. In this short chapter, we learn that: * God is the vinedresser (15:1) * We are made clean by the word of Christ (15:3) * Christ is the vine and we are the branches (15:5) * We can only bear fruit by abiding in Christ (15: 4 – 7 and 16) * Branches that do not bear fruit are taken away (15:2 and 6) * Branches that bear fruit are pruned so that they will bear more fruit for the glory of God (15: 2, 8, and 16) It is quite simple. For the Christian, abiding in Christ is not optional. We either do or we do not. If we abide in Christ we will bear fruit. God will prune us and we will bear more fruit. The fruit we are to bear is obedience to Christ and can only be accomplished by abiding...

Founders Note: Today on the blog we have Meg sharing her heart on this month's theme Abiding in Christ. You can learn more about Meg on are about page. Abiding in Christ. Is this as elusive to everyone else as it is me? I mean, I’d love to be able to have a calm, peaceful heart, and always be content in my place as a daughter of Christ. I’d love to be able to remember that at all times. I wish I could display who I am in Christ, and that Christ is in me at all times. But I can’t.   I’m a sinner. Just like everyone else. So all I can do is keep repeating this over and over in my head and in my heart: “ “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 I love the way it is translated in The Message: “I am the Vine, you are the branches. When you’re joined with me and I with you, the relation intimate and organic, the harvest is sure to b...

Today I am co-hosting with Samantha of Elah Tree for her currently loving giveaway! We are giving away this  "Made with Love" stamp from Industrial Mustache , which is a shop on Etsy that sells hand lettered stamps, cards, and prints. I had never heard of it until I looked it up on etsy, they have beautiful cards and prints that I loved! They are great for snail mail which if you don't know is something that i love! This  "HELLO"  stamp is so cute as well! Here's your chance to win: enter using the rafflecopter below. All entries will be verified so be sure to play by the rules! a Rafflecopter giveaway

Founders Note: Today on the blog we have  Christine from So Called Homemaker. She is sharing a little bit more about herself and her blog!  I really enjoyed getting to know her more through this post, So be sure to check it out at the links below! 1.   What is the story behind your blog name? Honestly, when I was starting my blog and thinking of names, it just kind of came to me.  Since I am technically a “work at home mom” instead of a “stay at home mom”, I’m not really a homemaker.  But I still cook, clean, and take care of my kid pretty much all day, every day, so in that sense I am a “homemaker”.  Hence, the “so-called” homemaker! 2.   How did you start blogging? A “real life” friend had started blogging and I saw how much fun she seemed to be having, so I decided to give it a shot! 3.   whats one thing that you love about the blogging community? I love that for the most part, this community is all about bu...

Happy Friday! Hope you have all had a good week! Today we are teaming up with Meg of Rivers and Roads for her monthly favorite things giveaway. This month she is giving away a $35 credit to everyday love art .  i love it, fall is my favorite time of year so this print pictured below would be so cute to hang on my wall. Here's your chance to win:this giveaway is run via rafflecopter and will run for week. All entries will be verified,So be sure to play by the rules. Good luck! a Rafflecopter giveaway What you may have missed:  The Thing we Need more than anything Else True Repentance vs. Going through the Motions Currently Vol. 3 Octobers Theme: Abiding in Christ