If you have been following Dashing Dish for any length of time, you probably know that I understand what it is like to feed not just one (young) picky eater, but I also have an adult picky eater on my hands! Shortly after marrying Sean I learned what a picky eater he was when he ate the same five foods over and over for about a year. It didn't take long for me to start sneaking in healthier versions of his favorites, and soon after I started to introduce new foods slowly over time. Being that...

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“Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah, not like the covenant that I made with their fathers on the day when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt, my covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, declares the Lord. But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on...

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"God is our refuge and strength [mighty and impenetrable], a very present and well-proved help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change and though the mountains are shaken and slip into the heart of the seas, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its roaring." Psalm 46:1-2

Fear not, says the Lord! Over and over again, throughout scripture, the Lord tells us not to be afraid. So, what are we to do when we are scared? We take up our most...

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Farmers who wait for perfect weather never plant. If they watch every cloud, they never harvest. – Ecclesiastes 11:4

I used to boast, "I'm a total perfectionist." I laid claim to that with a sense of bravado, like it was some altruistic attribute I should promote. Older and wiser, I now look back on that and shake my head. What was I thinking? Somewhere along the way, I believed that the illusional pursuit of perfection was positive. Oh, the heartache and disappointment of chasing after...

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"They defeated him by the blood of the Lamb and by their testimony; for they did not love their lives but laid them down for him." Revelation 12:11

You've probably heard the saying, "Let your test become your testimony." What exactly does that mean, though? And why is it important? Today, I'm going to share with you powerful ways to turn your greatest struggles into a profound story that will become your fiercest defense.

Everybody likes a great testimony. We feel drawn to those with whom...

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"We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." 2 Corinthians 10:5

One of the most powerful ways to have victory in our minds is to regularly challenge our thoughts by holding them in light of God's truth. We can ask ourselves, "Is the thought I'm having true? Or is it being influenced by what I'm seeing, hearing, or believing from social media, TV, radio, or the company I'm...

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I firmly believe that time spent monitoring our food intake in some capacity is a useful tool. It gives us a greater understanding of nutrition and an awareness of how different foods affect us personally in terms of feeling our best and navigating biofeedback (hunger, energy, cravings, sleep, mood, etc.). This allows us to arrive at a place where we can make the best decisions for us personally and set up clearly defined healthy guardrails that allow for freedom and joy with our approach to...

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“Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God [set aside self-righteous pride], so that He may exalt you [to a place of honor in His service] at the appropriate time, casting all your cares [all your anxieties, all your worries, and all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares about you [with deepest affection and watches over you very carefully].” 1 Peter 5:6-8

We’ve been spending a lot of time fishing lately. I love fishing but haven’t done it in years. My son has...

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Something that can be extraordinarily valuable to both spiritual maturity and growth in healthy habits of all kinds is the development of what are called “bright line rules.” Some people tend to be put off by the idea of “rules,” while other people love having a clearly defined list of things to uphold. Regardless of which end of the spectrum you fall, it is important to recognize that healthy boundaries and guardrails are something that the Lord purposes for believers.

The intent of bright...

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“For unto us a child is born, unto us, a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6

As we begin our day, it’s helpful to remember the names of God. The needs we bring in prayer aren’t just something He provides. They’re Who He IS. Whatever need you have or situation you face today, I pray you are comforted by remembering Who holds your every need,...

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