Many of us are familiar with various types of eating struggles which arise from situations other than hunger. Not all of us are familiar with how to overcome them. When it comes to walking in victory with food-related battles, it is important to understand that—in addition to problem patterns with eating behaviors—there are also different types of hunger. Furthermore, they can overlap, making it even more complicated at times. Whether we are working on something as complex as restoring a...

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The Lord is our God, the Lord is one [the only God]! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and mind and with all your soul and with all your strength [your entire being]. Deuteronomy 6:4-5

"Everyone worships something. What do YOU worship?" that was a penetrating question our pastor asked at church yesterday. The obvious answer is Jesus (Sunday school anyone? The answer was always Jesus), but as I honestly searched my heart, I realized that there were competing alliances with...

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A common question I get from clients is how to move past the guilt they feel when eating certain foods. In almost every scenario, the foods they feel guilt about eating are things which they enjoy and want to be able to have on occasion, but don’t feel they should be “allowed“ to have. No one ever feels guilty after eating nutrient dense foods like veggies and lean protein... The foods that cause guilt are typically processed / packaged or higher calorie / less nutrient dense. However, they...

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Do you know that every day there is a war going on?!? You can’t see it, because it is spiritual, but it is going on whether you engage or not. The war that is taking place is aimed against our minds. I was a Christian for years before I realized I had an enemy, Satan, who will do everything in his power to prevent us from walking in God’s good plan for our lives. One of the primary ways he does this is through deception, trying to bring all kinds of negative thoughts to our mind. You see,...

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Lord bless you, keep you, make His face to shine upon you and give you peace. -Numbers 6:24-26.

There wasn't a day that my sisters and I ran off to the bus that my mom didn't declare this promise of God over us. She taught us so much about Jesus without actually teaching a thing, but rather living it; and pursuing Jesus with her whole heart.

There were very few times I remember her sitting down and teaching us to walk by faith. Instead she lived it. She fought battles in prayer with us as she...

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“I just need more willpower!” “I’ve lost my motivation!“ How many times have we said something similar? Likely, too many to count. Whatever healthy habit we’re struggling with, chances are we consider the main problem to be a lack of willpower and / or motivation. I’m here to tell you, that isn’t the case! You don’t need more willpower and you shouldn’t rely on motivation.

The problem with willpower is that it’s exhaustible. Think about it: how many times have you woken up with resolve and...

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Spring 2021 Begins May 24th and is Now Open for Registration!

Diets Don't Work , (and even if they do, it's never long term); But having a plan based on biblical principals does! Which is why we created a plan that will help you build a strong and healthy body and not only reach your goals but change your life!

Stronger Together is a unique 6 week program that was designed to help you build a firm foundation of health; Including learning how to have a healthy relationship with food and your...

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“Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:6-8

Generosity is a gift from God. Generosity is an act of worship when the posture of our heart is full of cheer. A generous life serves the Lord with time, talent, and treasure, all to lend itself to the work of Him who...

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Do you have a case of scripture-stasis? You know that sense that you'd like to learn to spend time in God's Word but just feel a little stuck? It's incredibly common. I'd say it's one of the most common struggles I hear regarding growing with God. If that's you and you could use a little help, my top three tips are:

Just start!

Ten minutes, an hour, it doesn't matter. Just start. Don't wait until you have your schedule perfectly ironed out. Don't wait until you can guarantee you won't be...

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Happy Friday Friends! Can you believe we are already back here, rounding off another week and ending out another month!? Here are a few faves from the month of April!

The start of the month was spent in the most wonderful way with my entire family in California! We spent five days together at my older sister Sarah and my brother in law Phils house in Orange County. We spent Easter together, celebrating our Risen Savior!

The rest of the month was spent outdoors as much as possible! YAY Spring!...

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