It is indeed the most wonderful time of the year. Before you wave the white flag and abandon healthy routines until after the New Year, consider these simple steps to help keep your healthy habits on track.

Reframe Your Focus

The holiday includes food, yes. But you need not be all-consumed by thoughts of food to enjoy the festivities. Simply reframing how you view food during the holidays goes a long way toward shifting its power into a more appropriate place. Our dominating posture and focus...

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“Whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked.” 1 John 2:6

We spend an inordinate amount of time and resources investing in our outer appearance. How many products did your face dawn today? No shame in this game. I’ll go first! With this devotional in mind, I counted the number of products and supplements (not to mention tools) I used, all in the name of health and beauty. Somehow, I managed to swallow or slather on more than twenty products – all before 9...

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“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

For as long as I can remember, my daughter has wanted to grow up. Her entire existence revolved around getting big. At six, though, and much to her chagrin, she was indeed little.

One day, she was enjoying an unhurried Saturday morning. She lingered in her footie jams. She had knotted bed hair flying in all directions. She hummed a quiet, contented little...

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“There is a way which seems right to a man and appears straight before him, but its end is the way of death.” Proverbs 14:12

My husband and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary this month. As we reflected on our two decades together, we commented that the act of “choosing” is so powerful. Marriage is the practice of choosing each other over and over. We could have thrown in the towel when things were hard, but we chose not to. We could look for fresh new romance elsewhere, but we choose...

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“Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers, but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law, he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.” Psalm 1:1-3

What would it be if I asked you to choose one word to describe your physical, emotional, and spiritual health?

Does...

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Cold winter weather is quickly approaching. The winter blues don’t have to keep you from staying active and healthy! No need for expensive equipment or a gym membership to keep your body moving. These five cold-weather workouts are fun, easy, and perfect for bodies of all ages!

Walk the Mall

Ok, ok, I know! But don’t knock it until you try it. This ain’t your grandma’s workout, sisters! Mall walking is gaining popularity among ladies of all ages. For a good reason! The mall provides a free “...

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"You must not be envious of your neighbor's house, or want to sleep with his wife, or want to own his slaves, oxen, donkeys, or anything else he has." Exodus 20:17

Contentment can feel fleetingly seasonal, like a warm PSL, can't it? We all know that comparison and jealously take us nowhere beneficial. We understand our worth, formed uniquely and perfectly by the hand of God. Why then do covetous thoughts and bitter envy slink their way into our minds so quickly and without warning?

That's the...

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"The people fell to grumbling over their hard life. God heard. When he heard his anger flared, then fire blazed up and burned the outer boundaries of the camp. The people cried out for help to Moses; Moses prayed to God, and the fire died down. They named the place Taberah (Blaze) because fire from God had blazed up against them. The misfits among the people had a craving, and soon they had the People of Israel whining, "Why can't we have meat? We ate fish in Egypt—and got it free!—to say...

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"Commit everything you do to the LORD. Trust him, and He will help you." Psalm 37:5

Carpe diam! Seize the day! We've all heard the saying. I don't know about you, though, but this mindset has tripped me up time and time again when it comes to healthy eating and exercise. You know the scenario. It's a new day. "I'm going to exercise and eat according to my hunger and plan today," you enthusiastically tell yourself. Intentionality, that's the name of the game for you today. That's good! Really...

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I can still feel the soft, warm cupping of chubby little hands on my face as my baby girl looked adoringly at me nose to nose. "Mommy," she'd say, "You're gorg." Moments later, she'd twirl into the room adorned with fake pearls and a ruffled dress to captivate her Daddy's attention. "Daddy, do I look beautiful?" she'd ask, already knowing the answer but yearning to hear it again and again.

There's no question. Girls are made to feel beautiful. It matters. It just does. It was knit into our...

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