Encouragement for the Woman Uprooted by a Move
*Articles updated monthly
For more than 20 years After the Boxes are Unpacked has helped thousands of uprooted women face a move with greater hope and trust in God. Susan Miller's empathetic and practical advice will assure you that you're not alone in how you feel about your move. She'll help you unpack and process the strong emotions that accompany such a major life transition. Visit the Just Moved Shop
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This month: Now - the most precious thing there is
"The more you are focused on time — past and future — the more you miss the Now, the most precious thing there is." - Eckhart Tolle
Where is your focus? Is it in the past? Is it in the future? Take the first step...
This month: Abundant Thinking
Do you think in terms of scarcity and lack, or with an attitude of abundance?
It's easy to fall into the trap of a scarcity mindset when we face adversity or just feel that something’s missing. Take a minute to ponder the following questions and jot down your first response. Go now
This month: Fish Out of Water
Moving is a loss. Loss of comfort, order, identity, and relationships. Even if you have hope and are looking forward to the new additions a move can bring, you still have to deal with the losses and subtraction. I think God subtracts things from our lives so all that is left is Him. Read more
This month: Initiate Connection in Your New Neighborhood
We live in neighborhoods of isolation – with walls and fences around our yards, and garages that we open, drive into, and then shut without even getting out of the car. Our backyards, rather than front yards, have become our family gathering places. These suggestions could help you meet other moms with kids and help connect kids to kids: Go now
From light-hearted musings to challenges every woman faces.
This month: A renovated heart in the midst of dust and chaos
I remember a time when Bill and I had a major makeover to give our older home a newer look. I lost sight of how great it would all be when everything was finished and was consumed with the mess and inconvenience of each day. Once our renovation was complete and everything was finally back where it belonged (including me), I took a deep breath and looked back on what I learned. Read on
Free download of 5 Things Every Newcomer Needs to Know, a one-time discount in the Just Moved Shop, email contact with other JMC members in your area (with your permission), access to discussion and connection in the Just Moved Community Facebook group, and more!
Married to a medical professional: adjusting to multiple moves
Because of the nature of her husband’s career, Rachelen and her family have made a number of moves. From her wisdom and experience, she shares the insights she’s gained, the mistakes she’s made, and the three most important things to remember when you’ve been uprooted by a move. Listen and download
When was the last time you had fun: laugh-out-loud-with-your-friends fun, absorbed-in-your-favorite-activity fun, or lost-track-of-time fun?
Having fun came easily for us as children, but, as adults our responsibilities may often lead us to believe we have no time for fun. In fact, making time for fun often seems selfish and frivolous.
Are you making time for fun? Consider this issue of Bloom your prescription for greater health and vitality by engaging in fun!
Bloom is free and is mailed three times a year. It can be mailed to your home or emailed to you as a digital copy. If you're not on our mailing list to receive Bloom, sign up now!
We've gathered some of the best articles in our 26 years of ministry. These articles cover issues commonly faced by women who have been uprooted by a move. Topics include making new friends, moving with kids, your emotions, self-care, regaining your sense of identity, marriage, and more!
Susan answers some of the most common questions about the impact of a move on emotions, marriage, family, loneliness, and cross-cultural moves.
Every month we feature an After the Boxes are Unpacked study group. These groups that are meeting virtually and in-person are offering friendship, connection, and the path to emotional well-being and spiritual growth for women who have been uprooted by a move. Check out this month's Spotlight!
*Articles updated monthly
For more than 20 years After the Boxes are Unpacked has helped thousands of uprooted women face a move with greater hope and trust in God. Susan Miller's empathetic and practical advice will assure you that you're not alone in how you feel about your move. She'll help you unpack and process the strong emotions that accompany such a major life transition. Visit the Just Moved Shop
Brief encouragement that arrives in your email inbox every week.
This month: Best laid plans
"There is another bend in the road after this. No one knows what will happen." - L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Avonlea
Making plans is one way we feel in control. But plans can change unexpectedly. Take the first step...
This month: When the way forward is uncertain
"My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think I am following Your will does not mean that I am actually doing so. But . . ." more from Thomas Merton
This month: Gardening for purpose, peace, and presence
"Gardening is what I love and so worth the soul satisfying effort. I told a friend the other day that the more stressed I am the better my garden looks. It’s true. I go outside and work out my problems with Jesus. I dig, deadhead, water and prune.
"The daily rhythm soaks purpose into my day." Read Polly's story
This month: 8 Tips to Avoid Snafus With the Movers
Important tips when hiring a moving company. Make your move less stressful by taking these steps to protect yourself and your belongings. Go now
Married to a medical professional: adjusting to multiple moves
Because of the nature of her husband’s career, Rachelen and her family have made a number of moves. From her wisdom and experience, she shares the insights she’s gained, the mistakes she’s made, and the three most important things to remember when you’ve been uprooted by a move. Listen and download
Free download of 5 Things Every Newcomer Needs to Know, a one-time discount in the Just Moved Shop, email contact with other JMC members in your area (with your permission), access to discussion and connection in the Just Moved Community Facebook group, and more!
From light-hearted musings to challenges every woman faces.
This month: Pausing to Prioritize
Once again, another new year is already slipping by. For me, it’s never too late to re-exam my heart, my life, and ― my calendar. I recently took some much-needed time to focus on the choices and decisions that I want to change or do differently in my life. These things may not happen all at once, but life is too short to miss the moment or seize the opportunity to try. Read on
Jesus said, "Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and work with me - watch how I do it."
This issue of Bloom offers ideas and inspiration for prioritizing time in your life for slowing down and creating space for silence, solitude, and rest as a way to renew, refresh, and be empowered to meet the many demands on your life.
Bloom is free and is mailed three times a year. It can be mailed to your home or emailed to you as a digital copy. If you're not on our mailing list to receive Bloom, sign up now!
We've gathered some of the best articles in our 26 years of ministry. These articles cover issues commonly faced by women who have been uprooted by a move. Topics include making new friends, moving with kids, your emotions, self-care, regaining your sense of identity, marriage, and more!
Susan answers some of the most common questions about the impact of a move on emotions, marriage, family, loneliness, and cross-cultural moves.
Every month we feature an After the Boxes are Unpacked study group. These groups that are meeting online and in-person are offering friendship, connection, and the path to emotional well-being and spiritual growth for women who have been uprooted by a move. Check out this month's Spotlight!
Your emails, letters and social media posts to Just Moved Ministry
We'd love to hear from you! How has God used a move or other major change in your life? Write about it and send it to Ann: akelley@justmoved.org or mail to Just Moved Ministry, 8010 E Morgan Tr., Scottsdale, AZ 85258
We have a prayer team that will pray for you for 30 days! Send your prayer request to prayerrequest@justmoved.org
