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

Last week, I talked about finding Peace in the Pause. This week, I'm realizing just how much I needed that reminder.

I'm in the thick of reshaping hundreds of lavender plants before fall, and this year the work simply feels harder. Between the heat and humidity, endless mowing, rain in the forecast, and crabgrass that has apparently decided this is its year to shine, I'm tired. And beyond the lavender field, there are still so many projects I'm hoping to finish before fall.

I'm not ready to give up on those goals. I'm doing everything I can to reach them. But God is gently reminding me that there's a difference between carrying the work He's given me to do and carrying the weight of how it all turns out.

In this episode of Rooted & Rested, come walk with me through an honest season of weariness, unfinished work, and learning to come to Jesus before everything is figured out. Maybe peace isn't something we find once the work is finished. Maybe He meets us with His rest right in the middle of it.

Harvest is often seen as the hardest part of growing lavender, but this year I discovered that pruning has become the task I dread the most. Standing in long rows with weeks of work ahead of me, it felt overwhelming.

Then something unexpected happened.

Instead of rushing through each row, I began pruning just a few plants at a time before intentionally pausing. During those quiet moments, I noticed things I would have otherwise missed—the songs of birds hidden in the trees, butterflies drifting from bloom to bloom, crickets filling the evening air, and the gentle beauty that surrounded me all along.

It reminded me that God rarely meets us only at the finish line. So often, He invites us to find Him in the pause.

If life feels busy, overwhelming, or you're constantly looking toward the next thing, I hope this episode encourages you to slow your pace just enough to breathe deeply, notice His presence, and receive the peace He so freely offers.

Sometimes the most meaningful moments aren't found in accomplishing more—but in pausing long enough to remember that He is with us.

As always, thank you for walking with me. And until next time... cherish the meaningful moments. 💜

Can you experience God's peace when life feels anything but peaceful?

In this heartfelt episode of Lessons in the Lavender, Lisa invites you to walk with her through a quiet morning in the lavender field that quickly gives way to the beautiful chaos of everyday life. What begins as a peaceful harvest filled with worship music and prayer becomes an afternoon of bee stings, shattered lavender lemonade, grandchildren, and a locked front door.

As Lisa reflects on a mother caring for a child with profound special needs, she discovers a simple truth: God doesn't always remove the interruptions, but He faithfully provides little pockets of peace throughout our day.

Together, we'll explore what Jesus meant when He said, "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you" (John 14:27), and how His presence can steady our hearts even when our circumstances remain unchanged.

If you're a busy mom, grandmother, caregiver, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life's demands, this episode is an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and remember that true peace isn't found in a quiet schedule—it's found in Christ.

• Finding peace in the middle of everyday interruptions

• Why "pockets of peace" matter

• A humorous story about grandchildren, bee stings, broken glass, and one locked door

• Jesus' example of withdrawing to be with His Father

• John 14:27 and God's promise of lasting peace

• How small moments with God prepare us for life's chaos

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What if the season you're trying to hurry through is the very place where God is growing something you'll need tomorrow?

This week on Rooted + Rested, Lisa shares another Lesson in the Lavender after discovering an unexpected spiritual lesson while harvesting lavender seeds. For years, lavender harvest season brought pressure—the race against blooming flowers, changing weather, and the fear of missing the "perfect" moment. But after slowing down this year, everything changed.

As she gathered tiny lavender seeds by hand, God revealed a beautiful truth: every stage has a purpose. The early buds became tea. The blooming stems became bouquets. Mature flowers became essential oil. Fully opened blossoms fed the bees and butterflies. Even the faded gray flower heads held seeds for the future.

Together, we'll reflect on Ecclesiastes 3:1 ("There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens."), Jesus' teaching about the mustard seed in Mark 4, and how trusting that God is never late frees us from rushing through the season we're in.

Whether you're walking through a season of waiting, healing, grief, motherhood, marriage, retirement, or simply longing for peace, this episode will encourage you to slow down, notice God's presence, and discover the gifts He has placed in today.

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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.

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:

If this episode encourages you, would you share it with someone who needs the reminder that God is still writing a beautiful story?

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.

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.

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Reminding women they are not forgotten—remembered by God, rooted in Him...and a touch of lavender. 💜

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.

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Reminding women they are not forgotten—remembered by God, rooted in Him...and a touch of lavender. 💜

Have you ever reached a point where you didn't know what to do next?

Maybe you're facing uncertainty. Maybe you're carrying disappointment. Maybe you're waiting for answers that haven't come.

This spring, I found myself in a season where I felt overwhelmed by loss, questions, and the temptation to quit. But in the middle of it all, I sensed the Lord speaking four simple words to my heart:

Do the next best thing.

In this episode of Rooted + Rested, I'm sharing a personal story about faith, obedience, and learning to trust God one step at a time when the future feels uncertain.

If you've been waiting for clarity before moving forward, I hope this episode encourages you to take the next faithful step and trust God with the rest.

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Website: saltandlightbox.com

Reminding women they are not forgotten—remembered by God, rooted in Him...and a touch of lavender. 💜