“And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?’ Then I said, ‘Here am I! Send me.’” Isaiah 6:8
I’m reflecting today on four simple words, “Here I am, Lord.” Simply said, yet sometimes putting feet to them is difficult, isn’t it? I consider the men of the Bible who have willing stood before the Lord and willingly offered their voices and hearts. Yes, Lord, it’s me you’re looking for. Here I am.
Perhaps the most astonishing example is Abraham, who, when...
Last weekend my husband and I saw a comedy show. We laughed so hard, and I nodded emphatically as the comedian talked about the barrage of food allergies and sensitivities known to this generation. He charismatically explained the hierarchy of gluten-free to lactose intolerant to peanuts, the “King Kong” of food allergies. It rang hilariously true. By medical necessity, my family is gluten and egg-free. My daughter is lactose intolerant, as well as a devout vegetarian.
Staying the course in...
“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 in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6
Do you know that the Ancient Greeks had two different words for the concept of time – "Chronos" and "Kairos."
The word "Chronos" (you probably recognize for the English words...
Let's talk about motivation. I'm not referring to motivation in the traditional sense of "feeling" motivated but rather proper motivation of BEING motivated.
Enjoying long-term success and freedom from diets, overeating, or any disordered eating requires that our motivation be the glory of God. Why? Because anything else is a misplaced motive. Self-worship means wanting to wear a specific size, wanting to have the approval of others, wanting to look better, and even feeling better about...
Confession. I’ve been a tick “judgey” of other moms. Not intentionally judgey, but judgey nonetheless. Here’s the thing, you don’t know what you don’t know. For years, I’d hear or read moms talk about how they couldn’t get the family around the table for a healthy meal. Or, they didn’t have time to cook for their family, so every meal was on-the-go, making all varieties of fast food, from PB&Js to Popeye’s, a lifeline to keep their family fed.
“How,” I thought, “Can they not find a way to...
“There is a way which seems right to a man and appears straight before him, but its end is the way of death.” Proverbs 14:12
My husband and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary this month. As we reflected on our two decades together, we commented that the act of “choosing” is so powerful. Marriage is the practice of choosing each other over and over. We could have thrown in the towel when things were hard, but we chose not to. We could look for fresh new romance elsewhere, but we choose...
Cold winter weather is quickly approaching. The winter blues don’t have to keep you from staying active and healthy! No need for expensive equipment or a gym membership to keep your body moving. These five cold-weather workouts are fun, easy, and perfect for bodies of all ages!
Walk the Mall
Ok, ok, I know! But don’t knock it until you try it. This ain’t your grandma’s workout, sisters! Mall walking is gaining popularity among ladies of all ages. For a good reason! The mall provides a free “...
We are so excited to bring you something new to Dashing Dish; The Dashing Dish Shop! This shop has been something that has been in our hearts to bring you for quite some time, and the time is finally here! The shop will be a place to find a fun variety of meal plans, printable resources (coming soon), and even clean eating organic baking mixes (coming soon) to help you on your journey to health! First to the shop are the printable pre-made meal plans!
If you are a Dashing Dish member, you...
Back-to-school season, it's a mixed bag. For every momma with kids, returning to school after the lazy days of summer brings all. the. emotions. It's not easy! Regardless of whether they're tiny tots or turbulent teens, returning to school brings excitement and a welcomed sense of routine, but with it, the bumps of settling into more structure, a little sadness, and legit grief over another passing season. No doubt about it, the beginning of a new school year can take it out of even the most...
From breakfast to baked goods, you will find that protein powder is used often in Dashing Dish recipes. For those new to using it, protein powder can be tricky to work with! Today I’m answering the most common questions we get about protein powder and covering everything you need to know about using it!
Q: Why use protein powder?
A: Protein powder is a terrific way to “boost” the nutrition content of recipes, and it is especially helpful to balance the macronutrient ratio of recipes which are...
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.
