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There may be seasons when your hunger for God feels stronger than ever, but your capacity to pursue him feels impossible.

You’re invited to rediscover closeness with God through twelve simple, grace-filled spiritual practices.

Rather than rigid routines these are invitations- ways God will tend your heart in the middle of everyday life.

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Handpainted Print

Original hand-painted watercolor print (or the classic blue and white print) to hang on your wall or gift. This will be a beautiful and gentle reminder that God tends you.

Spiritual Discipline
Reference Sheet

Matching disciplines easy reference sheet to guide you as you study the spiritual disciplines.

Encouragement Cards

 Cards with practical inspiration for how to live out each spiritual discipline. Along with printing the free verse and prayer cards, these will serve as a handy reference!

  • Delight Rather Than Duty

    Gently Tended is an accessible and engaging Bible study on both the private and corporate expressions of some of the most overlooked spiritual disciplines that benefit and bless the Church. Elizabeth’s words are framed with delight rather than duty, with the aim of helping the reader towards living daily towards their chief end: glorying and enjoying God forever.
    Karen Hodge
    Coordinator of Women’s Ministries PCA + Author of “Transformed.”

  • Astute Yet Gentle Guide

    Elizabeth’s genuine care for her readers comes through in this astute, yet gentle, guide through these spiritual practices. Interactive and offering rewarding opportunities to go deeper through Bible digging and winsome devotional writing. One to recommend to the women around me.
    Felicity Carswell
    Co-host of Two Sisters And A Cup of Tea podcast and Bible teacher.

  • Gospel-Soaked and Accessible

    “The challenge of talking about spiritual disciplines is that most Christians are reminded of things they know they should be doing, but aren’t. These conversations lead many to feelings of shame, and white-knuckled effort to simply try harder and do better. In Gently Tended, Santelmann has offered a gospel-soaked and accessible approach to Christian formation. This book is a great resource for both personal use and group discussion.”
    Chad Kincer
    Teaching Pastor at Frontline Church in Oklahoma City.

  • Practical, Accessible Guidance

    During seasons of overwhelm or exhaustion, habits like Bible reading and prayer can feel burdensome. In Gently Tended, Elizabeth Santelmann tenderly invites us to set aside the guilt of not doing “enough” and to receive God’s love right where we are. She offers practical, accessible guidance for gentle spiritual disciplines that help us draw near to God even in the midst of chaos.
    Joanna Kimbrel
    (MATS), author and coordinator of women’s initiatives for The Gospel Coalition

  • Theologically Deep, Biblically Rich, and Practically Applicable

    “As evangelicals, we love to talk about how we are shaped by the bible and yet often, we neglect to see how formation must be joined to information, and how weekly worship forms us alongside one another. Santelmann reminds us of the primacy of God’s word, the shaping power of our covenant-keeping God, and practical steps to get biblical truths through our harried souls.
    Ashley Hales
    Editorial director at Christianity Today,

  • Reoriented Approach to Spiritual Disciplines

    Gently Tended is the reoriented approach to spiritual disciplines we need. Rather than looking to these disciplines as something more to do to be a “good Christian,” Elizabeth encourages us through these practices to see more of who Christ is and what he has done. Her gentle teaching leads us not to more work, but rest!
    Kristen Hatton
    LPC and author, Parenting Ahead

Hi, I’m Elizabeth Santelmann

I’m a wife, homeschool mom, podcaster and Bible teacher. She worked in children’s ministry before having her own kids and enjoys writing and sharing about Jesus on Instagram and her blog. She has a popular podcast, Sunshine in My Nest and writes homeschool curriculum for a large community. She hosts a weekly discipleship group in her home, leads a small group in student ministry. Elizabeth currently lives in Oklahoma with her husband and three sons

you can expect

  • bite-sized sessions that fit real-life schedules
  • an approachable guide to spiritual disciplines for weary hearts
  • freedom from shame and pressure around spiritual growth
  • a steady reminder that God is near and attentive
I’m so excited to study the bible with you

It’s not about doing more for God…

but instead

…learning how to be with him, right where you are.

01. How do we Satisfy Spiritual Hunger

Life is full. Fast. Demanding. There are seasons when the desire to be close to God is still there… but the energy to pursue Him just isn’t. When even the smallest spiritual practices start to feel like one more thing to keep up with. Even something as meaningful as time with God can start to feel like one more thing to keep up with.

02. How do we Live Like God is near?

So, what if spiritual growth isn’t about asking them to do more? What if what they need most is space to be with God, right where they are? It’s not just one more thing to do, rather it’s an encouragement to create space to notice that He’s already near.

03. Practical what does that look like?

Together, we’ll explore rhythms like prayer, simplicity, gratitude, meditation, and worship, not as boxes to check, but as ways God wants to lovingly meet with you. In a framework that is both theologically grounded and accessible, something women can actually sustain beyond the study itself.

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