These are a few of my favorite things... in the pantry, packaged, and snacking items! Enjoy!

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Balanced Protein Bars: RX Bars

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Scripture: "...I trust [have confidence in] God’s love [loyalty] forever and ever. God, I will thank [praise] you forever for what you have done. With those who worship you [his loyal ones/saints], I will trust [put my confidence in] you because you are good." Psalm 52:8-9

Reflection: Do you journal? The question may evoke an array of emotions and responses. Some will emphatically say, "Yes!" Others of you may roll your eyes and think, "Why is everyone always talking about journaling?" Maybe...

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These are a few of my favorite things, when it comes to clean eating baking and recipe making!

Favorite Dairy Free Protein Powder: Bone Broth Protein by Left Coast Nutrition

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Scripture: "But we can understand these things [God's secret treasures], for we have the mind of Christ." 1 Corinthians 3:16

Reflection: Do you ever wish God would just send you an email or a text with His thoughts and plans for your life? Your decision making? Your plans? Me too! Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way. While we can't always know or understand what God is thinking or planning, we can participate in making His thoughts our thoughts. Scripture tells us that, as believers, by...

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Fall has officially begun, and it’s time to celebrate crisp fall nights with our loved ones! Throwing the ultimate cozy outdoor harvest doesn’t have to take tons of time or derail your healthy lifestyle. Here are a few simple tips to add to your ultimately comfy gathering!

Decorations - Keep those decorations festive with some fall pumpkins to greet your loved ones. Whether you head to a pumpkin patch to pick the best ones or drive to the dollar store and give those bright orange pumpkins a...

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Scripture: "But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me." 2 Corinthians 12:9

Reflection: I remember learning a valuable lesson, years ago, early in my marriage. During a difficult season with my new husband, I was skilled in the art of nitpicking. I was quick to criticize and comment on even the smallest offenses. I so clearly remember...

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I think we can all agree that the Summer of 2020 was anything but "normal" for all of us; But if we can gain anything good from all that took place, I think we can agree that we have become more thankful for normal. We often refer to 2020 as a measure for perfect vision, and if nothing else, 2020 has surely brought a perspective change!

Personally, i'm more thankful than ever for the things that I used to take for granted. My family, friends, our health, and even the simple daily things that...

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Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.-Matthew 22:37

For me, the ritual was always the same. I’d tap the scale and carefully climb on. With bated breath – I would wait. Then, I would repeat the process a second time to make sure everything was “accurate”.

The dictionary defines an idol as anything in the natural world that is given sacred value and power. My weight, that elusive number staring back at me on the...

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I love everything about fall. I love the smells. I love the colors. I love the crispness of fall mornings. Everything! One of the things I love most though is the structure and routine that accompanies fall. While the relaxed nature of summer is a nice change, the truth is my family and I thrive on routine and every fall I'm so ready to find our more natural rhythm again. Today, I'm sharing my top tips for finding a healthy and realistic daily routine you can stick to all year long.

Get Up...

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Scripture: Read Psalm 46

Reflection: Does life feel a bit overwhelming right now? Is there a restlessness in your spirit? You're not alone. Perhaps now, more than ever before, finding rest in God is the key to enjoying true peace and soul-stillness. So, how do we find rest in God in the midst of life's storms? According to Psalm 46, the answer lies in two key ways we can trust in God's promises; Surrender and Pause.

The Psalm opens with a love letter from the Father to our hearts. It's full...

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