"Rest in the Lord; wait patiently for him to act. Don't fret and worry — it only leads to harm." Psalm 37:7-8
"But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day." 2 Peter 3:8
"Trust the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6
Repeatedly, throughout scripture, we are reminded to trust in God's timing. It is...
Losing weight means your body must be in a calorie deficit. Here are eight ways to achieve this without counting calories or going to extremes:
1. Build Your Meals Around Protein & Veggies- Protein keeps you full for longer, and the fiber and water content from veggies fill your stomach and keep you satisfied!
2. Ditch the Empty Calories- Empty calories can come from processed foods, sugary drinks, or anything that doesn't provide nutrition, while filling your body with calories.Bottom line-...
Resolution and transformation are two entirely different things. Transformation involves a change in condition, nature, and character, while resolution requires resolve, determination, and will.
Almost all resolutions require sacrifices that are determined by human will. That's why most people can "will" themselves to stay resolved for several months, but their sincere intentions usually fall by the wayside. On the other hand, transformation is a change that happens through something greater...
New Year's resolutions abound. Chances are, you know someone with lofty aspirations to write on their clean slate this year. Now, don't get me wrong. It is not my intention to dismiss resolutions. We are even told in the Bible that goals and prudent planning are essential to success. But when the Ides of March rolls around, most people's well-intentioned resolutions often become mere suggestions. There are many reasons resolutions fail (a whole article in itself), but one of the main reasons...
Woo Hooo! Nourish is Officially HERE!!!
After two years in the making, we are so excited to announce the launch of our newest tier of Dashing Dish, Nourish! Nourish became a dream in our hearts after Stronger Together was launched, and we saw the tremendous impact that it made in women's lives! After seeing women join our Stronger Together program again and again, (bringing friends with them), we realized the impact that support, accountability, and community had in the success of women's...
God gives us food as a gift.
What is your immediate reaction after reading that? Do you agree with praise and gratitude, or do you consider food to be more of a burden and stress? We see from scripture that food is a gift from our gracious and loving father and God's first gift. Today, I want to help us see food as a true gift.
In the story of creation, we see God's many attributes. He creates, He hovers, He speaks, He names, He separates, He blesses, and He watches. He declares His works as...
When it comes to finding victory over food and disordered eating, we often speak of enjoying freedom in the Lord. However, you may wonder what this means and how it looks practically. It simply means that, because of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross and victory over sin and death, you are no longer obligated to sin nor to satisfying your flesh. Now you have the same authority over sin that Christ had when he rose from the grave.
The truth is, though, that before we can apply that freedom, we...
“Therefore, be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” Ephesians 5:1-2
As a child, my mother used to warn me, “Be careful with your friends. You become like the people you spend most of your time with.” Now that I have my own kids, I am even more aware of this. Choosing our company carefully is critical. Whether consciously or unconsciously, we tend to emulate and act like the people we...
"My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me." John 10:27 (NLT)
Have you ever experienced a relationship where the other person did most of the talking? In such situations, chances are you never felt that they truly knew you. Establishing a solid connection is difficult if they never ask or inquire about you and your life. My spiritual journey has taught me that sometimes the most beneficial thing we can do is zip it when we are with the Lord to grow closer to Him.
It is not...
Most of us would prepare for a severe storm if we knew it was coming.
Having lived through two Midwest winters, my perspective of storms has changed. If I knew a storm was imminent, I would stock up on food. I would ensure that I had candles, warm clothes, and chargers for my handheld devices. Knowing that a storm is coming provides the opportunity to prepare. It's intuitive for most of us. Interestingly, the emotional eating process and preventing restrictive feelings are remarkably similar,...
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.
