"My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me." John 10:27 (NLT)
Have you ever experienced a relationship where the other person did most of the talking? In such situations, chances are you never felt that they truly knew you. Establishing a solid connection is difficult if they never ask or inquire about you and your life. My spiritual journey has taught me that sometimes the most beneficial thing we can do is zip it when we are with the Lord to grow closer to Him.
It is not...
Most of us would prepare for a severe storm if we knew it was coming.
Having lived through two Midwest winters, my perspective of storms has changed. If I knew a storm was imminent, I would stock up on food. I would ensure that I had candles, warm clothes, and chargers for my handheld devices. Knowing that a storm is coming provides the opportunity to prepare. It's intuitive for most of us. Interestingly, the emotional eating process and preventing restrictive feelings are remarkably similar,...
“He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man's heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end.” Ecclesiastes 3:11
There is nothing more spectacular than fall in the Midwest. The spectrum of colors is difficult to describe. I stood in awe yesterday morning, gazing at a painted sunrise sky and rainbow of changing leaves. As I tried to take it all in, I praised God for His great love for us. What a wonderful gift He...
To count calories or not to count calories, is that the question? One of the most common questions I get is whether it's best to count calories and track food or following more of an “intuitive eating” style. If that’s your question too, you’ll want to read on. Today, I’m going to discuss both styles in hopes of helping you identify which may suit you best.
Before I begin, it’s important to note God’s instruction regarding peace. He tells us to first seek peace, then pursue it. Pursuing it...
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.” Psalm 28:7
I find few things more uncomfortable than not being able to control outcomes. Letting go of what I can’t control is a daily act of surrender for me. When deeply invested in something or someone, trusting God with the details, timing, and result can be desperately difficult.
Maybe for you, trusting Him with the health journey you’re on challenges...
I often get asked about my opinion on the “tools" available to us in our journey to health such as tracking, counting, weighing, and journaling as it pertains to food. I believe that although they may be helpful at times, they are only to be used temporarily, not long term, or for life.
The question is this… Do we really think that God made our bodies as intelligent as they are only to have to log things onto an app to be able to eat?
Scales, journals, tracking apps, etc. are tools that can...
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18
I have never loved my nose. Yep, my nose. When I look in the mirror or at pictures of myself, it's all I can see. Focusing on one perceived flaw blinds my ability to notice any other good or beauty. It sounds silly, but if we're honest, how often in life do we do this? In our marriage, circumstances, appearance, view of the world, even our view of God? We may be wrapped up in...
“Sometime later, Jesus went to Jerusalem for one of the Jewish festivals. Now there is a pool in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate, which in Aramaic is called Bethesda[a] and is surrounded by five covered colonnades. Many disabled people used to lie—the blind, the lame, the paralyzed. One who was there had been an invalid for thirty-eight years. When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for a long time, he asked him, ‘Do you want to get well?’” John 5:1-15
This...
Today’s blog post was inspired by my "Ask Me a Question" post on Instagram, which led to a lot of postpartum questions. I collected some of the most frequently asked questions, and am finally sitting down to talk about them... So let’s get down to business!
How Has Your Recovery Been After Having a C-Section?
Physical Recovery
Having a C-Section took me by complete surprise! I planned on having a vaginal birth which started going differently than I planned almost immediately. My water broke at...
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 6:33
Who else is in full fall mode? Most of us with little (and big) kiddos offered school send-offs and now have a moment to establish another year of new routines. I always have mixed feelings this time of year. While I’m sad to say goodbye to long summer days with my kids, the added structure and routine are water for my systematic soul.
As you evaluate your new schedule this year,...
Nourish: Discover God's Perfectly Balanced Plan for Your Body and Soul Encouragement and practical knowledge for living a healthy spiritual & physical lifestyle, inspiring you to get healthy from the inside out.
Devotions for a Healthier You A devotional filled with scriptures, encouraging stories, and tips on keeping a healthy mind, body, and spirit.
100 Simple & Delicious Recipes for Clean Eating An inspirational cookbook chock-full of healthy, innovative yet simple recipes.
