Summer is a time for adventure and exploration, for pushing bedtime boundaries and embracing the warmth of the sun. It is a time for joy and laughter, for gathering with friends and family, and for creating memories that will last a lifetime. Summer also brings out the healthiest side of us. Fresh air, healing sunshine, feet in the dirt, produce abounds. It’s glorious. There are several ways to incorporate healthy habits into your daily life at this time of year. My family and I enjoy these...

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I enjoy Ephesians' description of putting on God's armor. It's a very visual representation and most of us can imagine how a soldier looks when he is dressed for battle. However, I find it challenging to translate that into a practical daily translation. As women living in 2023, what does armor mean to us? The aim of this article is to give practical applications that we can use in our daily lives.

Be Aware of Lies, But Think on the Truth.

Make a list of all the lies you have believed...

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Weight loss doesn't have to be arduous, or sacrifice filled. It only takes a few simple changes to make a significant, long-term impact. You won't even notice you've cut calories with these easy tips.

Eat sandwiches open-faced.

You don't have to give up your favorite sandwich to lose weight. Give up one slice of bread and enjoy it open-faced instead. Each piece of bread contains around 100-200 calories. So, this easy option can result in a pound of weight loss in just a few months....

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"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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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He replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” Matthew 17:20

Did you ever notice how many of Jesus' blessings were a direct response to faith on the part of the recipient? Jesus did not tell the leper, "By my power, I will heal you." He didn't tell the bleeding woman about the Father's will for healing. He always...

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“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...

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