For a long time, food had way too much power over me. I thought about it constantly. I judged myself by it. I punished myself with it. I used it as a measuring stick for my worth, my discipline, my holiness, my “progress.” And yet, ironically, the more I tried to control food, the more controlled I felt.
If you’ve walked through eating disorders, disordered eating, or even just a complicated relationship with food, you know exactly what I mean. Food becomes loud. It takes up mental space it...
Sometimes I forget just how endlessly creative God really is. I tend to picture Him working in big, obvious ways. You know, splitting seas, moving mountains, doing the impossible. But lately, He’s been reminding me that He is just as creative in the small, personal details of our lives. He loves to surprise us. He delights in honoring the desires of our hearts, even the ones we whisper about or hold onto quietly, unsure if they’ll ever happen.
I’ve seen it firsthand with my kids recently.
For...
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”- Philippians 4:8
I don't know about you, but one of the areas I am always looking to improve is my thought life.
When we fill our minds with what is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, and praiseworthy, our thoughts...
“You are altogether beautiful, my darling; there is no flaw in you.” — Song of Songs 4:7
The mirror has too often felt like a battlefield. We’ve measured our worth by numbers on a scale, compared ourselves to highlight reels on social media, or carried the weight of believing we will never be “enough.” But the truth is, body image issues are not really about our bodies — they’re about where we place our identity.
God’s Word tells us that our identity is not in appearance, achievements, or the...
Years ago I learned about SOAP journaling, and I have loved it ever since! SOAP stands for Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. Here is a SOAP devotional that the Lord gave me years ago when I read Romans 12:2. I pray it blesses you and transforms the way you think about food, your body, and your identity!
Scripture:
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” – Romans 12:2Observation:
How often do we find ourselves consumed with...
Life moves fast. From the moment we wake up, our minds are flooded with to-do lists, expectations, and responsibilities. Before we know it, we’re carrying the weight of worry, often without even realizing it. That’s why it’s so important to pause and ask:
“What’s weighing on my heart right now?”
It might be something small—like a lingering conversation that left you unsettled—or something big, like finances, your health, your family, or the unknowns of the future. Whatever it is, Jesus invites...
“Then Jesus asked, “What is the kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it to? It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden. It grew and became a tree, and the birds perched in its branches.” -Luke 13:18-20
Often times when we want to change in an area, we want results immediately. In today’s world, it is certainly not popular or convenient to wait for anything. However, when we look at the way God created things, it only makes sense that we would expect things to...
I don’t know who needs to hear this today, but if you’ve been waiting for the “perfect moment” to start getting healthy, can I gently encourage you? You don’t need a Monday. You don’t need a new month. You don’t need a full fridge of organic food or a color-coded workout calendar. You just need one small step. And that’s enough for today.
I know how easy it is to get overwhelmed by all the things we think we should be doing. We see women crushing long workouts, drinking green smoothies,...
My husband, Sean, and I met in high school. What started as a simple dance invite turned into a nearly seven-year relationship before he proposed during a family trip to Disney. We married in 2009, filled with excitement for our future together. While our journey has been filled with blessings, we've also faced tough seasons, as every couple does.
The struggles we’ve faced over the past 16 years haven’t always been just natural life challenges, but at times, they’ve felt like direct attacks on...
For years, food had way too much power over me. I don’t mean that in the “I love chocolate” kind of way. I mean, food actually dictated my mood, my decisions, my sense of worth. It took up so much mental space that it felt like a constant background noise, always telling me what I could or couldn’t eat, what I had to “make up for,” what I had to avoid. Honestly, it was exhausting. Maybe you can relate?
The thing is that food was never supposed to have that kind of power. It’s meant to be...
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