September 2026: Tend
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
Matthew 11:28
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
Matthew 11:28
WATCH THIS MONTH'S INTRO
THIS MONTH'S COLLABORATOR
Alyssa Bethke
Author, Wife, Mom of 4, and Co-Owner of Neuflora
Alyssa Bethke is a mother of three children, Kinsley, Kannon, and Lucy, and a dog named Aslan. She and her husband, Jeff Bethke, live in Franklin, TN, and are bloggers, YouTubers, and hosts of The Real-Life podcast. Jeff and Alyssa are the New York Times bestselling authors of Jesus > Religion and It's Not What You Think and Love That Lasts. They are passionate about encouraging and strengthening families at familyteams.com a program that brings families together with the idea of becoming a team.
Bible Reading Intro
This month's Bible reading plan journeys through the Psalms and the Gospel of Mark, tracing how the Shepherd tends to your weary soul.
Tending to the Soul Within
Ashley and Alyssa sit down together to talk through this month's theme of tend, exploring the tension between self-care and soul-care.
What Self-Care Misses
Learn the difference between self-care and soul care, and tend your soul.
Spotify Playlist
Not background music, but a reminder you're known, tended to, and not alone.
Theme Pages
Download the theme pages and explore prompts and reflections for the month.
Soul Care Ideas
A categorized list of simple soul care practices to accompany the Soul Care Bingo board.
More From Alyssa
Dive deeper with Alyssa Bethke's books on faith, marriage, and motherhood."
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