My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to one’s whole body. Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” -Proverbs 4:20-23

We are bombarded by messages everyday. Everything from the media, magazines, and even people around us has an opinion; But what happens when all of the opinions are contradicting one another and we are left...

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“You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you.” -Isaiah 26:3

What a wonderful promise that God has given us; That when we keep our thoughts fixed on Him, we will be kept in perfect peace!

This means that we have the ability to stay in perfect peace, regardless of our circumstances. How do we do this even in the midst of fearful news, the unknown, or in the midst of a storm?

Isaiah 26:3 tells us that perfect peace occurs when we make the choice to do...

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“He said to his disciples, "Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?" -Mark 4:40

When we think about a "storm" in our lives, we often think of a season of difficulty, or a trial much like we are experiencing as a nation currently; However, I think often times we forget that there can also be a storm in our hearts and minds when we find ourselves worried, anxious, and afraid.

Regardless of the type of storm, God truly wants us to remain at peace, even in the midst of difficult times....

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“Always remember [Do not let it depart from your mouth] what is written in the Book of the Teachings [Law]. Study [Meditate on] it day and night to be sure [careful; diligent] to obey everything that is written there. If you do this, you will be wise [prudent; successful] and successful [prosperous] in everything [or along life’s path; along the way].” Joshua 1:8 (Expanded Bible)

When my son was learning to read, his teacher taught him to “chunk up” the word. Rather than trying to decipher a...

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“I hope very much that I will have no reason to be ashamed [of the Gospel of Christ]. I hope to honor Christ with my body if it be by my life or by my death. I want to honor Him without fear, now and always.” Philippians 1:20 (NLV)

Do you know the way you care for your body is part of your testimony and can be a form of worship? When we resolve to care well for our bodies as an act of worship and to honor Christ, we instantly become more effective both in this life and for the Kingdom. When...

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“The eye is the lamp of the body. You draw light into your body through your eyes, and light shines out to the world through your eyes. So, if your eye is well and shows you what is true, then your whole body will be filled with light.” Matthew 6:22 (The Voice)

Be careful what your little eyes see! So much of what happens in your mind begins with a simple look. What you look at significantly influences how and what you think. Be diligent to guard your mind. Be very particular about what you...

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“Summing it all up, friends, I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse. Put into practice what you learned from me, what you heard and saw and realized. Do that, and God, who makes everything work together, will work you into his most excellent harmonies.” Philippians 4:8-9 (The Message Version)

Most of the time I cruise...

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Whether you are looking for a gift for someone you love this holiday season, or you are looking for something to put on your Christmas list...We could all use a little inspiration! From food, to clothes, to home; And everything in between, here are a few of my favorite things!

Another one of my favorite things is our 6 week Stronger Together Program that begins January 6, 2020! Stronger Together has helped thousands of women get in the best shape of their life, feel their best, and reach their...

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"Pay attention, my child, to what I say. Listen carefully. Don't lose sight of my words. Let them penetrate deep within your heart, for they bring life and radiant health to anyone who discovers their meaning." Proverbs 4:20-22

Radiant. I love that word.

If you were to ask me how I’d love to be described, one of my instant answers would be, “I want to look radiant.” Radiance is an adjective, but for me, it’s also a verb. I’ve always wanted radiance to be a word that describes me, but more so,...

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Psalm 5:3 “In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.”

Our family has been experiencing the winds of change. Let me assure you that much of it has felt like wind of hurricane force. I’m not great at change. I’m even less graceful as I wait for clarity amid change. In the “waiting room” of my prayers, my thoughts tend to look more like a whirling dervish than anchored stillness. One morning last week though the Lord used Psalm 5:3...

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