
Gently Tended with Streaming Video Access
Description
It's not about doing more for God, but instead learning how to be with Him, right where you are.
There are seasons when our hunger for God feels stronger than ever, but our capacity to pursue Him feels impossible. In this warm, theologically grounded study, Bible teacher Elizabeth Santelmann invites weary women to rediscover closeness with God through simple, grace-filled spiritual practices. Rather than presenting the spiritual disciplines as rigid routines, Elizabeth reframes them as invitations, ways God lovingly tends to our hearts in the middle of everyday life.
Each session in this women's Bible study walks through foundational disciplines like prayer, simplicity, gratitude, meditation, and worship, breaking them down into manageable rhythms that fit even the busiest days, offering Scripture engagement, thoughtful teaching, and guided reflection designed to nourish rather than stress and overwhelm.
With this study, you can expect:
- an approachable guide to spiritual disciplines for weary hearts
- bite-sized sessions that fit real-life schedules
- freedom from shame and pressure around spiritual growth
- a steady reminder that God is near and attentive
Whether you use this study on your own or in a group, Gently Tended is ultimately an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and trust that even in the overwhelm, God is patiently at work.
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Elizabeth Santelmann is a wife, mom, podcaster, and Bible teacher. She enjoys writing and sharing about Jesus on Instagram and her blog as well as on her popular podcast, Sunshine in My Nest. With a passion for supporting and serving the local church, she hosts a weekly discipleship group, leads a small group, and facilitates outreach studies periodically throughout the year. Elizabeth currently lives in Oklahoma with her husband and three sons.