"My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me." John 10:27 (NLT)
Have you ever experienced a relationship where the other person did most of the talking? In such situations, chances are you never felt that they truly knew you. Establishing a solid connection is difficult if they never ask or inquire about you and your life. My spiritual journey has taught me that sometimes the most beneficial thing we can do is zip it when we are with the Lord to grow closer to Him.
It is not...
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...
“So, if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:1-4
You are so much more than a body. You are a masterfully...
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...
Some urged me to kill you, but I spared you; I said, `I will not lift my hand against my master because he is the LORD's anointed.' See, my father, look at this piece of your robe in my hand! I cut off the corner of your robe but did not kill you. Now understand and recognize that I am not guilty of wrongdoing or rebellion. I have not wronged you, but you are hunting me down to take my life. May the LORD judge between you and me. And may the LORD avenge the wrongs you have done to me, but my...
An old English proverb says, “When we’re in a hurry, the Devil is happy.”
Hurry as we may, that thought should certainly be enough to stop us in our tracks and cause a bit of healthy reflection. For most of us, being busy is a way of life. From sunrise to sunset, an undercurrent of hurry drives our culture. So much so that “Hurry Sickness” is now considered a diagnosable condition. Without the careful pursuit of deceleration, our body, mind, and spirit suffer the effects of hurried living.
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Are you a slave to diets? Women in general are the primary target for diets, because of the world's pressure on us to conform our bodies to a certain size and image. Diets can start off with an innocent approach to lose a few pounds, but can quickly wreck havoc on our bodies and minds. So, how do we gain freedom from the ever-compelling pull to join the next trend that promises to give us our "dream body"? What if I told you it was as simple, yet powerful as the word of God!?
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“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity or cowardice or fear, but [He has given us a spirit] of power and love and of sound judgment and personal discipline [abilities that result in a calm, well-balanced mind, and self-control].” 2 Timothy 1:7
Who needs to be reminded of who they are today? When we believe that we are powerless to change areas of our lives that we desire to improve – health, hope, happiness, or holiness – we buy into a lie from the Enemy. We’ve lost sight of, maybe...
I love these fun posts where I get to share my favorite finds with you. Thanks for the fantastic feedback telling us that you love them too. Yay for fun products! Alright, here we go. Today, I'm sharing some of the fitness-related products I'm currently crushing on. As always, if you try them, let us know. I'd love to hear what you think.
Leggings
Ok, let's shoot straight, this first item is an investment. My daughter (seemingly like all middle school girls) has been obsessed with Lululemon. I...
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