Whether you have been overweight most of your life, you have yo-yo’ed between thin, average, and obese, or you have always felt that your body is flawed in some way, God wants to bring you to a place of freedom in the area of your physical weight!
Yes! Thats right... He cares so much about you that He wants you to be free from the anxieties that arise when you step on the scale or go shopping for clothes. He wants you to be free from the weight of comparison, worrying what people think, and...
Martha and Mary
When I think about being burdened the cares of this life, I am reminded of the story of Martha and Mary in the Bible (Luke 10:38-42). In this passage, Martha was busy trying to be a good hostess to her guest, Jesus. While she was busy serving, her sister Mary was resting at Jesus’s feet, listening to what He had to say.
After a while, Martha became agitated that she was doing all of the work, so she asked Jesus, “Don’t you care that my sister has left me alone to serve? Tell her...
“A cheerful heart brings a smile to your face; a sad heart makes it hard to get through the day.” Proverbs 15:13 The Message (MSG)
We have a saying in our house –ok it may be more accurate to say that I have a saying in our house. Admittedly, it is the source of many eye rolls. Despite that, it’s a good saying – a true saying. Here’s how it typically plays out. I say to my family (ad nauseam if you ask them), “Remember guys, much of our experience is based on our?” I wait for a response. “...
You’ve most likely heard the saying, “Idle hands are the devil’s workshop (or playground.” Though you may be familiar with it, have you ever really considered the meaning and implications of this well known phrase? If not, I’m totally there with you. I hadn’t either until recently. Suddenly though, this has taken on huge meaning in my life. It’s something I’ve been spending a lot of time learning about lately. More specifically, the Lord has really been teaching me to understand the...
There are varying opinions about how to handle Halloween, but there’s one thing we can all agree on –there will be candy! Lots and lots of candy!
When my son turned two I sought the Lord about how to handle Halloween in our home. At that point he was toddling around with tiny steps and there was a huge part of me that really wanted to put him in some crazy cute get-up and show him off to all the neighbors! I had such fond memories of fall evenings running with friends from house to house on...
Sisters, I am anything but a marriage counselor. Marriage is certainly not my expertise, nor do I claim to hold any special secret formula to enjoying a healthy one. What I do claim though is boldness in Christ and I will gladly boast of the Lord every chance I get.
What I am is a testimonial to the Lord’s unspeakable healing, restorative power. This is my '"toast" to the Lord for transforming a severely broken woman and marriage. What I have is 16-years of a true beauty for ashes journey in...
Mine! We’ve all heard it at some point right? It’s the classic childlike response of a youngster when asked to surrender something of value to them. No way! The child’s little fists tighten as they clench what’s precious to them. The determination to guard their treasure is visible on their furrowed brow. I mean, after all, it is theirs! Or is it?
I’ve been living like a strong-willed toddler for far too long. I’ve been knee-deep in self-induced sin and, frankly, I’ve been way out of bounds...
We spend a lot of time here at Dashing Dish talking about how to look past your self-perceived flaws. Our desire is to help you enjoy seeing yourself from a more Godly and loving perspective. We talk about how to change your thoughts and renew your mind when you simply don’t like what you see in the mirror. But, what about when you DO like what you see?! We don’t talk much about the flip-side and yet it can almost be more of a challenge to keep holy and right perspective when your body begins...
Feelings of defeat – they are something I’m sure we’ve all had to overcome at some point in our health journey. I know I have! Today though, I’d like to take a moment to encourage anyone battling through the muck and mire of feelings of defeat in your life.
Several weeks ago, I saw the film Queen of Katwe. In the movie, a young girl is gifted with an incredible talent for the game of chess. Eventually, she is coached to victory by her steadfast teacher. At one point though, she suffers from a...
From trying to get pregnant for years, to 9 months of pregnancy...there was a great deal of patience and endurance that led us to the picture of me holding this little girl in my arms. It wasn't always easy, but anything worth having in this life rarely is. When my patience felt like it was running short, or my heart grew weary from waiting, I turned to God, and He renewed my strength. I often pictured Him as my marathon coach, cheering and spurring me on to run that last little bit, to make...
Nourish: Discover God's Perfectly Balanced Plan for Your Body and Soul Encouragement and practical knowledge for living a healthy spiritual & physical lifestyle, inspiring you to get healthy from the inside out.
Devotions for a Healthier You A devotional filled with scriptures, encouraging stories, and tips on keeping a healthy mind, body, and spirit.
100 Simple & Delicious Recipes for Clean Eating An inspirational cookbook chock-full of healthy, innovative yet simple recipes.
