Tracesoffaith

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You’re welcome here. I’m passionate about church unity, helping others connect deeply with God, and Frankincense. You can connect with me on social media as @tracesoffaith. I’d love for you to check out my two books: include “Not All Who Wander (Spiritually) Are Lost” and “Shaky Ground: What to Do After the Bottom Drops Out.”

  • Where I Am With The Greatest Commandment

    Jesus: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength” (Mark 12:30)

    This is our greatest commandment. Its roots lie in part of a key Jewish prayer, the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and elsewhere). According to Jesus, we are to love our Lord with four components: heart, soul, mind, and strength.

    For most of my life, I read that list quickly. I memorized Deuteronomy 6:5 as a young child. In my 30s, I learned of the Shema, and memorized the six verses using hand motions (my old brain doesn’t memorize as well as my young brain did). We should love God with all of ourselves, and teach our children to do the same.

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    When I started writing publicly in 2014, I began reading more widely. Partly to learn the blogging style, but mainly because a curtain had lifted. It revealed this amazing truth I still revel at – there are Christians who love Jesus just as much as I do, and hold very different political and theological beliefs. I don’t get to decide for all of Christendom how to vote, how to live for Jesus, or what church to attend.

    That, my friend, is deeply humbling if you settle into it.

    Other things kept jumping out at me as I wrote for tracesoffaith. Many of you have followed that journey from its earliest days, and I’ll forever be grateful for the people I’ve met through these online spaces. Some of you are real life friends and family, and the grace you’ve shown me as I’ve shifted in my faith, yet never wavering in my commitment to Jesus, has felt like the greatest kindness.

    In those 11 years, I’ve read through the Bible chronologically in a year, I taught Bible Study to women and Sunday school to children, I served as a leader in my former church, I learned about contemplative spirituality, liturgy, church calendar, I stepped into a world of natural health that includes the ancient use of essential oils to help our bodies heal physically and emotionally, I joined the Catholic church.

    Is your head spinning a little? I’m ruminating on a lot these days. Please keep me in your prayers.

    Here’s what I’m coming to realize. The four components in the greatest commandment according to Jesus; heart, soul, mind, and strength, they aren’t one big run-on sentence. Each deserves intentional attention, and when I was Protestant, at least in the local church were I was serving, I was falling short on focusing on two of the four.

    Maybe it was just where I landed, or what God had for me, or a masterful way of getting me to become Catholic, but I began longing for these other two qualities. Like starving, longing.

    I love Jesus with all my heart. Not perfectly, and not without distraction this side of glory, but oh, how I love him.

    I love Jesus with all my mind. My favorite pastime is learning, and I’ll forever enjoy studying the context of scripture, all the theology books and memoirs. What Beth Moore told me all those years ago is still true: “There’s a whole lotta Bible.”

    There’s also a whole lot of church history and Tradition. That matters too.

    So where I’m focusing these days are these two, soul and strength.

    SOUL

    What does it look like to read my Bible not just to complete it in a year, and study it like I’m running out of time? What’s it like to pray a psalm? To use lectio divine to place myself figuratively in a story of Jesus? To read the Bible in a lectionary format with thousands of Christians around the world?

    How can I pray differently than the spontaneous prayers of my youth? Is there a way to have a conversation with God (the definition of prayer I grew up with) using the formal prayers of the church, or using no words at all?

    What is it like to use essential oils before I read my Bible or pray, to settle my body, calm my mind, right my emotions, and better focus on my precious, quiet time with Jesus? Emotional support like Console, Peace, and Forgive?

    As much as I tried, I wasn’t finding a way forward in these examinations in the local Reformed church I was attending.

    STRENGTH

    Another verse I memorized as a child taught me, “My body was a temple” (1 Corinthians 6:19), and for much of my life, I believed that meant I shouldn’t drink to excess or have premarital sex. Both of which are true, but again I began to sense it might mean more.

    When the Israelites built first the tabernacle, then the temple, they used only the finest materials. The very best designers and craftsman used their talents to build what God had revealed first to Moses, then to David and Solomon. This beautiful partnership between God, man, and the earth’s natural resources.

    I work at being more intentional about what I feed my body. I want to be strong enough and healthy enough to serve God to the best of my ability (with divine assistance) until my last breath.

    I’m choosing natural products over medicine now, and the options available from God’s green earth are endless. My medicine cabinet has been completely replaced with supplements and essential oils. I feel better now than I did three years ago. The journey of loving God with my strength is just beginning.

    Loving God with heart, soul, mind, and strength is not a legalistic checklist but a lifelong invitation to wholeness. It’s a call to keep stretching, to keep noticing where love has grown deep and where it still waits to take root.

    Maybe, like me, you’ve poured yourself into heart and mind for years. Maybe God is now whispering toward soul and strength—toward a different approach prayer, a slower breath, a body cared for as a sacred dwelling. Don’t ignore that nudge. Let it rearrange you. The greatest commandment is not only about loving more; it’s about loving fuller, until every part of you belongs to Him.

  • 21 Days of Breath Prayers in Community

    I'm excited to invite you to join me in an exciting collision of my two worlds. For 11 years, I have built a writing career online. It started through blogging, and has moved to social media posts and substack newsletters. The wonders of the Internet. I've written two books: Not All Who Wander Spiritually Are Lost and Shaky Ground: What To Do After The Bottom Drops Out. I've reviewed countless books and  worked on a number of collaborative projects.

    My latest collaboration releases Tuesday, August 5th. The Message Women's Devotional Bible. Alongside the full text of The Message, this Bible has close to 400 devotional pieces written by 82 contributors, all women of diverse ages, vocations, backgrounds, races, and ethnicities. In addition,  the publishing team who worked on this project—editorial, typesetting, design, etc.—is almost entirely women! Conversations about this project started back in 2021, which gives you an idea about the monumental task of making sure a Bible is published with excellence. This new Bible is available in hardcover, leather look, large print, and as an e-book (prices range from $29.99 to 55.28).

    In addition to book introductions, many of the devotions in these pages focus on those passages in the Bible that can make us squirm. They often leave us wrestling with God for answers, which is of course a blessing because time spent with God. What do these passages tell us about the condition of man? More importantly, what do they show us about the heart of God? I was honored to have six devotionals included in this project. I cannot wait for you to read my prayerfully-constructed reflections, along with a number of my writer friends. What a thrill to know so many women who collaborated here.

     

    21 Days of Breath Prayers

    To celebrate the release of this new Bible, I want to share a special experience with you if you'd be open to it. Starting August 11th,  I'll be leading people through a 21-day spiritual practice where we will

    • Pray using scripture prompts and breath prayers
    • Read about bonus activities for participants below

    For those participating, there will be a community group where we share about our experiences throughout the 21 days. I'll also share a weekly video highlighting one of my own devotionals from this Bible.

    New to essential oils? No problem. I've done a deep dive into the world of pure essential oils (doTERRA has the best) these last two years, and appreciate the emotional work they can do in our spirits, as well as the support they offer our physical bodies and minds. I'll be sharing general education about the benefits of essential oils in the community group, as well as specific uses for the essential oil blends found in the Emotional Aromatherapy Kit we're using. Using breath prayers, silence, and the fragrance of essential oils have been powerful additions to my daily time with the Lord. I trust you'll appreciate what we learn in this time together as well.

    I want to give you plenty of time to order the materials you need to participate. Long-time customers of doTERRA may already have some of these oils, so no need to purchase a new kit. Just grab the ones you don't already have (this might be a good time to use some of your rewards points). Do you need to purchase the new Message Bible? Not necessarily, but I believe the devotions found in this Bible will give you fresh I insight and be a blessing.

    Ready to join us? Email me, Traci, at tdhnow@gmail.com and I'll add you to the list! We can also confirm you have everything you need to participate. I look forward to this time together. No purchase is required, participation is optional.

     

    *I am a doTERRA wellness advocate. Those new customers who use my link above to enroll  will get free wholesale membership and wholesale pricing for a year. Interested in getting monthly Rewards by signing up for a doTERRA subscription? I'm happy to give you information on that. You can order one time or occasionally as well. 

  • Review – NIV Application Bible

    My first New International Version Bible was pink. I got it during my freshman year at Southwest Baptist University. It has served me well all these years, and it is still in my regular rotation of Bibles. The NIV Application Bible is a wonderful addition to the NIV collection. One thing that makes it unique is its study notes, taken from the NIV Application Commentary Series. That commentary has a focus on bridging the divide between the ancient biblical text, and contemporary application of the teachings.

     

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    So let's look at some of the features found inside. Here's a YouTube clip if you'd like to start there. There's also an online sampler that shows you the page layout. Very helpful. Finally, a list of unique offerings inside this Bible:

    • Detailed chronological timeline of the Old Testament and New Testament
    • Book introductions
    • Footnotes, text notes, and cross-reference verses on every page
    • People to Know Textboxes that include thoughts on contemporary application
    • Maps in both the back of the Bible and throughout
    • A variety of reading plans by topic and time
    • Dictionary-Concordance in the back
    • 9.5 point NIV Comfort Print typeface with plenty of white space 

     

    This Bible is great for those ready to personalize their study of scripture. For teachers, there are numerous notes and teaching points that would make for excellent discussion. Like my NIV Study Bible from the 1990's, it could be a steady companion for years to come.

     

  • Review – The Open Bible (NKJV)

    My first New King James Version Bible (NKJV) was a pastel blue Precious Moments Bible. After using the King James Version for Bible drills, this felt more readable, but still had a classic feel to its language. The Open Bible is the NKJV all grown up. From a new Christian to one more seasoned in the faith, this 50th Anniversary edition is a tremendous offering.

     

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    The Leathersoft cover is beautiful and oh-so-soft. Check out the promo video here. Inside, the 9 point font has white space, making it highly readable. It also includes letter of Jesus Christ in red.

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    Here's a quick list of some other unique features:

    • A topical index to the Bible (at the front)

     

    • Visual survey of the Bible (24 pages total) that includes dates, main events, and biblical characters

     

    • Introductions for each book

     

    • Word studies (throughout)

     

    • Bible reading plan (broken down by morning and evening)

     

    I've saved the back of the The Open Bible for last. I've led Bible studies and a Bible reading group for more than a decade now, and the material in the back of this Bible would have been helpful to have over those years of teaching. There's are charts explaining the Jewish calendar and feasts, weight and measurements in the Bible, prophecies fulfilled by Jesus, teachings, parables, and miracles of Jesus, a history of the 12 disiples, a history of the English Bible, laws found in the Bible, interesting articles, and a decent-sized concordance.

    You're welcome. And don't worry, there are maps in the final pages. It's a very comprehensive Bible selection, and I highly recommend it.

     

    Here is a link to purchase The Open Bible.

     

     

     

  • Review – Wonder Devotional Journal Series

    Do you remember the way your baby laughed? I was watching a Facebook reel the other day, and the baby gave one of those adorable belly giggles. Just like our daughter used to laugh. I can almost remember it like it was yesterday.

     

    They say it goes fast, and I suppose that's true. Times blur together, and it gets harder to separate the waiting, from the watching, to the walking. When I saw these three devotional journals, I thought what a terrific idea. Writing down the memories will help keep them separated in one's mind, and inviting Christ into each stage, well, that's the greatest gift we can give ourselves or our family.

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    Thomas Nelson has published three devotional journals written by Catherine Claire Larson. They're age appropriate (smile) for the moms of children who are a particular age. Let's take a closer look:

     

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    Walking In Wonder: Growing In Faith While You're Expecting

    This journal includes:

    • A helpful "Points for Prayer" section and a "Mommy's Memory Verse" for each week

    • Weekly entries that trace the growth of your baby

    • Daily devotions that lead you closer to God

    • Helpful journaling prompts with space to record your emotions and prayers and love notes for your baby

     

    This book tracks a pregnancy, what development is happening week after week. After reading Genesis 1:28, Moms are reminded

    'Motherhood is a high and holy calling—given by God Himself.'

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    Walking In Wonder: Growing In Faith During Your Baby's First Year

    This journal includes:

    • A weekly inspirational devotional theme on one of God's unchanging characteristics

    • Monthly "Memories and Milestones" sections to help you document your baby’s growth

    • Devotions that lead you closer to God

    • Thoughtful journaling prompts with space to record stories and prayers

     

    This book is marked by the many milestones a baby will experience in their first year. After reading Romans 12:2, Moms are reminded

    'Likewise, while God's perfections and nature are complete and unchanging, you and I are everyday in the process of becoming.'

     

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    Walking In Wonder: A Devotional Journal for Moms of Toddlers (with BONUS video preview)

    This devotional includes:

    • Three Scripture-based devotions each week centered on spiritual and parenting themes such as resting, feeding, and speaking

    • Monthly "Memories and Milestones" sections to document your toddler's growth

    • Thoughtful journaling prompts with space to record stories and prayers during this busy and delightful year

     

    After reading Deuteronomy 10:12, Moms are reminded

    'The first step in learning to walk in all His ways is acknowledging that we need His grace, His power, and His will for each and every step.'

     

    This set is a perfect gift for showers or that first time you meet the infant child. It's an invitation to remember the one who gave you this baby, and remember all the things that make him or her unique.

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    About the Author

    After graduating with a Master's degree in Biblical Studies, Catherine Claire Larson spent seven years writing with Chuck Colson for BreakPoint radio, Christianity Today, and Newsweek online. Today, she writes amidst the clatter and curiosity of six young children.

  • Enduring Grace Church Year Journal Review

    Today's review is not just of one books, but two. Enduring Grace: A Church Year Journal (Year C) and Enduring Grace: A Church Year Journal for Kids (Year C). Knowing my audience after all these years, I think it will be helpful to back up a step and give us a working definition of Church Lectionary Readings. The following is a brief explanation from the publisher: 

    From earliest times the Church has gathered on Sundays to celebrate the good news of Jesus Christ. Over time an annual cycle of Christian memory-making has also developed, which allows us to remember his life, death, and resurrection; to celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit; and to recall the ministry of the holy people who have spread the Christian faith over the centuries.

    Through the structuring of our Christian memory, the past is able to come into our present.

    The liturgical or Church year is divided into several seasons. It begins with Advent, which looks forward to Christmas. The visit of the wise men to Jesus is remembered at Epiphany, after which there is a period of ‘ordinary time’. The six weeks of Lent prepare us for Easter, which celebrates Jesus’s resurrection, leading forward to his Ascension and the gift of the Holy Spirit to the Church at Pentecost. ‘Ordinary time’ then resumes until the end of the year.

    So, over a three-year cycle, church attendees will read through the entire Bible. On Sundays, there are readings from the Old Testament, the New Testament, and a Gospel reading (Year A emphasizes Matthew, Year B emphasizes Mark, and Year C emphasizes Luke, while John is dispersed through all three years). That means those individuals who attend a church that uses the lectionary readings could visit a church elsewhere around the world on any given Sunday, and the same passages of scripture would be read as the ones they would have heard at their home church.

    I'm new to the lectionary reading style of liturgy, and it's brought me great pleasure to not only see what passages we'll hear on Sunday, but also to find the threads among the readings. The intentionality of what passages to read together. It's a work of art.

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    These journals are gorgeous. Let's start there. First, looking at the women's version. In addition to the Sunday readings, there are pages of color celebrating the various feast days (eg. Advent, Pentecost). There are prayers, collects, poetry, and room for notes.

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    Interested in looking inside? Check out this YouTube video.

    Turning to the Journal for Kids, it will make a great companion as they're learning how to use their Bibles for themselves. The readings for each Sunday are listed with a short explanation of the passage. On the side is a coloring page. The authors pull the thread of the lectionary readings together, following by a suggested hymn, memory verse and prayer boxes.


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    Interested in looking inside? Check out this YouTube video.

    The thought of little ones developing these habits of rhythm and scripture. The conversations among family members as they look at the journal together. It's also a wonderful offering to church-goers.

    These journals are from The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, and are a variation of the Revised Common Lectionary used by many liturgical churches. They've made a few adjustments for their reading purposes, but the journals are still highly usable by other church traditions. Such a personal gift that's usable all year long!

  • Finding Jesus Doll Review

    When it comes to Elf on the Shelf, a craze from a few years back, my relationship is complicated. A family friend gave this doll to my daughter, and I didn’t want to participate in hiding the doll around the house. We did read the book, and I’ve since read some of the story behind this newer tradition. It’s sweet, but once social media got a hold of it, things went a little nuts. Surely you’ve seen the myriad of pictures of people placing the Elf around the house…

    Sitting in flour, baking in the kitchen

    On a train under the Christmas tree

    In the bathroom brushing his or her teeth

    Snuggled into the child’s bed at night

    It was a lot. Can I get an amen?

    Also, Isn’t Jesus the reason for the season?

    My daughter liked the Elf on the Shelf. She moved it around some, as one would with dolls. We bought some outfits. It’s worked out okay. I’ve loosened up a lot on holiday traditions, because Christians can have fun, after all. 

    Now, when I saw this Jesus doll, and considered how moving the doll in all the fun and creative ways could be a part of Advent (25 days of preparation for the arrival, ‘advent,’ of Jesus Christ at Christmas time), I found a connection between the two traditions I could get excited about. Please let me introduce you to the Finding Jesus Doll Kit. Here’s my honest review.

    • 12” – Finding Jesus Doll
    • 4.5” x 6” – Scripture Book
    • 14.75” x 11.25” x 3” – Puzzle Frame Box
    • Approximately 2.5” x 2.5” Puzzle Pieces

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    I was eager to look at the Scripture Book, thinking this could be the most impactful switch from the alternate tradition, Elf on the Shelf. I did see Find Martha Stewart and Find Snoop Dogg dolls recently, but that’s an entirely different conversation and we’ll save it for another blog post.

    Back to the Scripture Book. The first few pages are instructions. Then a cute poem about finding Jesus and reading God’s word. Then, starting November 30th, you put a puzzle piece a day in the back of the Jesus Doll, then move him around your house (see Pinterest, IG, FB for ideas aplenty). Once the doll and puzzle piece are found, read the corresponding scripture verse for that day. Please open your Bible to the verse. It’s printed in the book as well, but our little ones need to see us using our Bible, and learning to use it themselves. 

    Here are some lovely words about the enclosed puzzle, which will be completed and placed in the enclosed frame just in time for Christmas, from the founder of the Finding Jesus Doll Kit:

    The puzzle is kinda like how we walk with Jesus…we don’t know the full picture, but we get what we need for each day and he works it all out to a beautiful picture. And I have been collecting testimonies of how or when people found Jesus.  That is another way that people can share.  It is really about a personal relationship with Jesus…that is my hope for this product…to encourage and/or deepen relationships with Jesus. ~Lillian

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    Finally, you note the sealed envelope in the kit that reads “The Greatest Gift.” On the back it says, “Open on Christmas Day.” So, that’s what we plan to do. I can’t tell you what the card says because ours will remain sealed until then. Didn’t your parents teach you to not peek?! See how exciting the season of Advent is, with so much to look forward to in 25 days!


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    If you’d like to purchase your own Finding Jesus Doll Kit, use my link here. ALSO, we’re giving one away! You must be 18 years or older to enter. Deadline: 11/30/24. ENTER TO WIN HERE.

  • The Garden Within – A Book Review

    Keep your heart with all vigilance,
    for from it flow the springs of life.

    Proverbs 4:23 (NRSVUE)

    This verse always gives me pause, for it's not the way of our society to prioritize matters of the heart, to rely on our heart (spirit, emotion, feelings) for the very springs of our life. This, I've always suspected, needs examining. Dr. Anita Phillips does just that in her new book, The Garden Within: Where the War With Your Emotions Ends and Your Most Powerful Life Begins.

     

    I connected with Phillips right away, both because of her childhood church experiences, and her passion for learning. It was in her college studies that she made the first, astounding revelation; a seedling and a neuron look remarkably similar (yes, there are illustrations to show this). She began to piece together a theory, perhaps the internal makeup of our bodies were not metaphorically comparable to objects of nature, but instead there was an actual garden within us, too. Verses like Isaiah 58:11 began to take on a whole new meaning:

    The Lord will guide you continually
    and satisfy your needs in parched places
    and make your bones strong,
    and you shall be like a watered garden,
    like a spring of water
    whose waters never fail.

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    There's that spring of water again. The Lord himself if doing the watering, and when he's in charge, the waters never fail.

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    The book goes on to unpack this concept. The ways various parts of our anatomy resemble seeds and plants and fruit. Mixed in are a variety of stories from the author's own life, and those of her friends and patients. They focused on the heart, identifying how they were feeling, what long-term effects that might be having on their bodies, and where in their body they were feeling these things. It was all interconnected!

    I thought of the work we'd done with a therapist and our teenager. Much of it was the very kind of work discussed in this book. Learning to acknowledge what she was feeling, what was true, what fears needed to be faced.

    In one of the book's final chapters, there is a great exercise to begin to understand what this work might look like for an individual. Without giving emotions more weight then they deserve, Phillips gives them their proper place in the overall health of a person.

    The Garden Within has already been promoted widely:

    • Featured on SUPER SOUL PODCAST hosted by Oprah Winfrey
    • Additional features include Oprah Daily, Red Table Talk, Essence, Tamron Hall, Woman Evolve, Proverbs 31, the Today Show, and more…
    • Instant New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Publishers Weekly bestseller

    Here's a short book trailer to hear from the author directly. Get your own copy from FaithGateway here, and save 30% or more at FaithGatway, plus download a FREE reading plan with your purchase. 

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    I received a copy of The Garden Within for the purpose of generating a review.

  • Essential Mythbusters #7 – Essential oils and supplements are expensive

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    Essential Oil Mythbusters #7: ESSENTIAL OILS AND SUPPLEMENTS ARE EXPENSIVE

    It might be easiest to go back to bullet points. Seeing things all neat on a list like this make my mind so happy!
     
    · Remember the old adage: You get what you pay for. This certainly applies to the essential oils market. Be diligent about finding oils that are pure, because it's your body and your health we're talking about.
    · That being said, when you're using a pure oil, use less more often. These bottle are potent, give one a smell and you'll know, so it might only take an application or two to do the work (ie. rub tree oil on a pimple and it'll clear up in no time, costing under about .50 per use). A 15 ml bottle of our oil has 250 drops in it. That should last you a bit, if not years (citrus oils have a ten-year life span; other oils do not go bad).
     
    · Diffusing an oil in a diffuser uses the most drops (8-12 typically), but it gives you hours of putting healthy molecules in the air to combat toxicity, freshen up the home, and support your body. This from a Huffpost article: "Research has shown that oils can kill most air-born microorganisms. A French study colonized 210 various microbes; within 30 minutes of misting the air with a mixture of oils, only four colonies remained alive."
     
    · When it comes to supplements (ie. vitamins, collagen, probiotic, bone nutrient) you want something that's actually got the ingredients listed in it, no fillers, and a combination that's been well-researched. Pure essential oils help get all those other ingredients where they need to go. This isn't an inexpensive process, but its preventative work is so worth it. When your body needs additional support, it's an affordable, and needed, product. Those customers who have used other supplements in the past, typically find getting all of their supplement needs met by a few of our products from one place actually saves them money.
    · Finally, and this is one thing I'm wild about in doTerra, it costs time and money to establish a global network of farmers and customers. There's no middle man between the field of plants, or forest of trees, and a doTerra distillery. They work around the world in areas where oils can be processed indigenously. They've reinvested in those farming communities, creating jobs, helping with schools, health clinics, and so forth. Learning about these communities has been such a gift to me.
    Can the price tag seem high sometimes? Maybe. With proper budgeting, it fits, and the many benefits are immeasurable.
     
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    Traci Rhoades is a wellness advocate for doTERRA. Email me about how to get a wholesale account free of charge, good for 25% off our products.
    doTERRA is a Latin derivative, meaning “gift of the earth.” From the beginning, the mission of doTERRA has been to share the highest-quality essential oils with the world. Having seen the incredible benefits of using these precious resources, a group of healthcare and business professionals set out to make that mission a reality in 2008. Today, they are a privately owned, debt-free 2+ billion dollar company.

  • Essential Mythbusters #6 – Essential oil reps aren’t medical professionals

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    Essential Oils Mythbuster #6 – ESSENTIAL OIL REPS AREN'T MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS

    Well, some of us aren't, but a good deal of our team members are educated in holistic medicine, aromatherapy, and nurses. As for the rest of us who aren't medical professionals, I’d add “neither are pharmaceutical reps.” I think on the similarities often. Our technical title is advocate, promoting better health in an ongoing relationship with our customers. We have access to a number of resources that explain the science behind the supplements and oil blends. doTerra has a whole team of medical doctors and scientists who share their findings about their clinical work and studies. There are podcasts, interviews, articles (most are available to our customers too). We receive as much training as we're willing to take on as time allows.
     
    In addition, we reference books that are regularly updated on the origin and capabilities of the many essential oils available. Finally, our teams regularly share testimonials, protocols for illnesses like Parkinson’s Disease, cancer, neuropathy, etcetera. Again, not instead of medical professionals and prescribed medication, but in conjunction. Here's our customer FB group where much of this is shared. It's open to anyone: Live Well. Live Free. Live Naturally.🌱🌿
     
    Rather than referring to our services as direct sales, we prefer network marketing, for it’s our hope that as we make a difference in your health, without side effects, you’ll tell your friends, family, and coworkers. Over time, we continue to meet the changing health needs of you and your family. Our wellness consults happen face to face (sometimes that’s on zoom), and it feels good and true to have conversations at length about what natural health options a person might have.
     
    You cannot build a partnership like this by doing an Internet search, putting items in an Amazon cart, or even by visiting a local health food store (although these places do sell doTerra products, at full price). Working with a wellness advocate, you get wholesale cost. Eventually, you can learn about doTerra’s Loyalty Rewards Program (accrue points for free product), and it is our hope the journey together continues for years to come.
     
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    Traci Rhoades is a wellness advocate for doTERRA. Email me about how to get a wholesale account free of charge, good for 25% off our products.
    doTERRA is a Latin derivative, meaning “gift of the earth.” From the beginning, the mission of doTERRA has been to share the highest-quality essential oils with the world. Having seen the incredible benefits of using these precious resources, a group of healthcare and business professionals set out to make that mission a reality in 2008. Today, they are a privately owned, debt-free 2+ billion dollar company.