Do you have a love hate relationship with food? If you answered yes, I want to start by saying, I have been there; And chances are if you are in that place, you have also been on a diet in your lifetime.

Now, what if I told you it is possible to have a healthy relationship with food, and never go on a diet again?

I believe this is not only possible, but it is how God intended us to live. In fact, I believe God intended food to be enjoyable! Not only did He take the time to make different types...

Read More ›

Summer is here, which means kids are out of school, and snacks will be enjoyed at home all summer long! Whip up any of these quick and easy snacks, and you are sure to have healthy happy kids! Simply click on the picture to go to the recipe!

Read More ›

I absolutely love Matthew 11:28-30 when Jesus says, “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavily burdened [by religious rituals that provide no peace], and I will give you rest [refreshing your souls with salvation]. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me [following Me as My disciple], for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest (renewal, blessed quiet) for your souls. For My yoke is easy [to bear] and My burden is light.”

In order to really fall in love with this passage, it’s...

Read More ›

My mom has always said that being a mom is one of life’s most rewarding jobs, all while being the most difficult at the same time; And now being a mom myself, I can say without a doubt this is true. For that reason, I chose not only to write this tribute to my mom to honor her, but also to bring encouragement to all of the amazing mothers out there as well!

The Powerful Mom is a Praying Mom

One of the thing that stands out the most to me about my own mom is the way that she prays for our...

Read More ›

Mornings - most people either love them or just flat detest them.

How about you? Do you love the break of dawn, or do you find morning to be a dreadful time, and getting up early a constant struggle?

In my own life, mornings were definitely best described by the latter of the two. I was NOT a morning person. As someone who was not a fan of the break of day, I found myself resenting the virtuous nature people tended to ascribe to those who were. I’d have thoughts like, “What is the deal with...

Read More ›

Do you know how to talk to God?

Seems a bit of an odd question doesn’t it? I find though that so many people struggle with this very thing. Many people find prayer – the gift of talking with God – to be unfamiliar and sometimes very uncomfortable.

I often hear from the people that I mentor that they really don’t “know how” to pray. They are almost looking for a formula for getting it “right.” Or, equally common is to hear people worrying that they’re praying for the “wrong things,” or feel...

Read More ›

What to Do When You Don't Feel Beautiful by Sarah Shaffer

I just want to feel skinny and pretty - recently, that was my honest thought.

Do you ever just want to feel “skinny”? Do you ever just want to “feel” pretty? Do you ever just want the struggle to subside and satisfaction with yourself to increase? Do you ever just want to look in the mirror and be pleased with what you see? If you answered yes to any of these, I understand. I’ve been working my way through that myself lately. I think it...

Read More ›

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.- Philippians 4:8

Have you ever had one of "those days" where you just don’t like what you see in the mirror?!? Or perhaps it has been a while since you have felt confident with the woman you see reflecting back at you. I could be that you have a certain body part that you wish you...

Read More ›

A family that cooks together stays together! OK, maybe that’s not a proven fact, but, I can tell you this - a family that cooks together TALKS together.

I’m a self-confessed neat freak. On occasion though, I cross over to the less “healthy” side of neatness and become a bit controlling. If I’m not careful my fondness for tidy can become a full-fledged stronghold.

Having kids has both challenged and benefited my journey of surrender. My kids are my greatest teachers! I’ve really had to do...

Read More ›

Many women live their entire lives in bondage to food and their weight, never discovering the keys to unlock the chains. God has given us everything we need to unlock our freedom and live a victorious life (see John 10:10), but it takes more than willpower to live the abundant life He provided!

If you feel like you are in bondage to food or your weight, you can be released from this bondage and experience the joy of a balanced and free life...and it all begins when we run to Jesus, and start...

Read More ›