Setbacks...they happen to all of us! It’s important to accept that falling down will happen—and it will probably happen more than once. Whether a major life event throws our lives out of order or a series of mishaps discourage us, what matters most when we get off track is the steps we take next. The next time you find yourself in this situation, remember these four steps that can help you overcome a setback!

1. Don't Get Discouraged

God knows that we can’t handle what we are facing alone, and...

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If you knew that there was a severe storm headed your direction, would you prepare for it? Most of us would probably say, “Yes! I would prepare.”

I live in Colorado, so I have prepared for many winter snow storms. If I knew one was imminent, I’d prepare by going to the store to stock up on food. I’d make sure I had candles and warm clothes in case the power went out. I’d charge my handheld devices. The opportunity to prepare is the advantage of knowing the storm is coming. It’s pretty...

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Just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous. - Romans 5:19

Throughout scripture, we read accounts of how people’s obedience effected not only their own lives but often an entire nation. The greatest example of this is Jesus himself. Christ’s obedience to death on the cross made a way for us to be called children of God. Likewise, our choices can have a lasting impact on both our own...

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Being that it is currently January, I know that the nature of this topic may not be the most popular. After all, isn’t January supposed to be the month of New Year New You, which all begins with the latest fad diet!? If you have ever taken a ride on the diet roller coaster, you may already know that the results produced from a diet are just that; A high, (cue: yeah I’ve lost weight)…followed by an inevitable low, (cue: oh no, I’ve gained the weight back and then some).

There is a reason that...

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If you are new to Dashing Dish, or you missed the big announcement, I am currently 18 weeks pregnant with a little girl! My husband and I are overjoyed and so thankful to the Lord for this precious gift! As many of you know, this pregnancy is truly a gift to us, a miracle in fact…and the journey to getting pregnant was a long and difficult one.

God taught my husband and I so many things in the season of waiting, and I want to share it with all of you...Because so often throughout life we are...

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Step 1: Do a Clean Sweep of Your Kitchen!

The goal of cleaning out and organizing your pantry is to get rid of tempting foods that aren't good for your health, and replace them with nutritious foods that are well organized, which will make cooking and baking a breeze!

Focus on getting rid of processed foods, starting with foods that are made with white flour and sugar. Replace these items with “Clean, Whole, Unprocessed” Foods.

Here are some great swap outs to get you on your way to a clean...

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“She’s fat.”

Writing those words even now feels like a fresh wound. They were words I overheard spoken by a girl with whom I attended high school and with whom I had previously been best friends. She uttered them to a mutual friend of ours not knowing I was just a few steps away and could overhear. Only, that evening, I didn’t just overhear them. The moment those words crossed her lips I took ownership of them, put them on and wore them as my identity. The truth is, they were just one more...

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When someone has decided to start living a healthy lifestyle, I always suggest making small changes over time in order to develop new healthy habits that will stick. One of the first places I suggest when it comes to cleaning out the pantry and fridge is to get rid of everything that has white sugar and white flour in it. There are so many reasons that white flour and sugar are bad for your health, and I highly suggest you do some research for yourself if you don't already know why that is....

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Diets. Don't. Work. We have all heard the phrase, yet so many people find themselves going back to the quick fix solutions that didn't work in the past! I always say, if you can't stick with it long term, you already know it is doomed for failure. So...If diets don't work, what will!?!

Here at Dashing Dish we are all about creating healthy mindsets and long term healthy habits, which is why we try to make living a healthy lifestyle simple and enjoyable! If you are looking for the best place to...

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The Lord has been speaking something to my heart for quite some time now. He has been both convicting and inspiring me to “think bigger.”

I don’t know about you, but I tend to spend the better part of my life living in a pretty narrow space. When I’m honest, I find myself spending the majority of the day thinking about my own family, my own to-do list, my own needs - myself. Now, most of the time it’s not intentional. The narrowness of self-focus is almost habitual isn’t it?

When I paused to...

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