"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...
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...
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...
Flesh and spirit can't live in harmony ("For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh; for they are opposed to one another," Galatians 5:17).
It is good news that Christ has given us everything we need for victory, and the Spirit will prevail over us. Everyone has been discouraged at times on their journey to better health. If you're feeling disheartened today, I want to remind you of some truths. First, you can succeed if you don't...
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,...
To count calories or not to count calories, is that the question? One of the most common questions I get is whether it's best to count calories and track food or following more of an “intuitive eating” style. If that’s your question too, you’ll want to read on. Today, I’m going to discuss both styles in hopes of helping you identify which may suit you best.
Before I begin, it’s important to note God’s instruction regarding peace. He tells us to first seek peace, then pursue it. Pursuing it...
I often get asked about my opinion on the “tools" available to us in our journey to health such as tracking, counting, weighing, and journaling as it pertains to food. I believe that although they may be helpful at times, they are only to be used temporarily, not long term, or for life.
The question is this… Do we really think that God made our bodies as intelligent as they are only to have to log things onto an app to be able to eat?
Scales, journals, tracking apps, etc. are tools that can...
Life gets busy, and when it does, healthy habits can be the first thing to suffer if we're not intentional. The good news is that regardless of how busy your schedule gets, it only takes a few easy steps and a short amount of time each week to maintain the healthy habits that are important to you.
One of the most common mistakes I see people make when it comes to maintaining long-term good habits is overcomplicating meal planning and prepping. There are seasons of life that only allow for...
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.
