On a cold and overcast winter day in December 2019, Michelle Loyd-Paige - founder and CEO of PreachSista! Inc.- became all too familiar of the truth behind the statement "you can't pour from an empty cup". Coming face-to-face with her own weariness. Michelle embarked on a journey of self-awareness and replenishing the depleted areas of her life. The devotional, Refill with PreachSista!: Practices for Replenishing and Flourishing, is one of the outcomes of her journey.
This faith-based devotional introduces the reader to the twelve categories of practices (intentions) Michelle identified as a path to flourishing. Each practice has its own chapter. Each chapter follows a pattern that begins with Recall – naming and remembering a practice. This is followed by an invitation to Recharge – reading a meditation, Reflect – writing a response to a journal prompt, Rehearse – reciting an affirmation, and a moment to ReFill with brief prayer. Each chapter concludes with recommendations to Redirect – four to seven suggestions of thoughts and behaviors that may help steer someone away from depletion and move towards replenishing and flourishing.
About the Author
Rev. Dr. Michelle Loyd-Paige is the founder and CEO (Chief Encouragement Officer) of PreachSista! Michelle accepted her calling to preach the gospel in 1986 (I know, that was a long time ago). Since accepting her calling, she has used her gifts in a variety of contexts. Currently, she serves as a pastoral partner at Calvin University, a member of the teaching team at Maple Avenue Ministries, and leads the dance and visual arts team at Maple Avenue Ministries. In addition to using her gifts in formal ministry settings, Michelle is a diversity consultant (she calls herself a JEDI Master), a co-host on the Antioch Podcast, and a certified life-coach. For fun, she enjoys time with her family, cooking, a good cup of tea, and watching Godzilla movies.
