"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...
The Word of God tells us, “To each is given a measure of faith.”
Now, let’s not mistake this with “saving faith.” The reference to faith here is to the ordinary, in and out, daily faith by which we live and relate to God and others. Nothing has caused me to reflect on my measure of faith more than the progressive seasons of parenting. My firstborn started high school this year. Let me promise you that fear and faith have wrestled in my heart like never before. The stakes are So. Darn. High! I...
It’s been about one month since I shared about my miscarriage, so I thought it was a good time to share a little overview of what the last year of my life has been like behind the scenes — as far as getting my hormones in order in order to get pregnant. You see, it took almost one full year to balance out my hormones - and ultimately get pregnant, (I share more about my story on my IG stories here). The journey was a tough one, but also one I am so thankful for, after learning that I was...
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...
I never dreamed I’d be sharing this type of news. In fact, just a few short weeks ago, I was overjoyed and couldn’t wait to share one of the best kept secrets we’ve ever kept…
I should be sharing with the world the exciting news that we are expecting our second miracle baby, but instead we are saying "goodbye on this earth" to our second child.
I should be 12 weeks pregnant this week, and starting to pull out my maternity clothes soon; But instead I’m tucking away the "We are Expecting"...
"God is our refuge and strength [mighty and impenetrable], a very present and well-proved help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change and though the mountains are shaken and slip into the heart of the seas, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its roaring." Psalm 46:1-2
Fear not, says the Lord! Over and over again, throughout scripture, the Lord tells us not to be afraid. So, what are we to do when we are scared? We take up our most...
Farmers who wait for perfect weather never plant. If they watch every cloud, they never harvest. – Ecclesiastes 11:4
I used to boast, "I'm a total perfectionist." I laid claim to that with a sense of bravado, like it was some altruistic attribute I should promote. Older and wiser, I now look back on that and shake my head. What was I thinking? Somewhere along the way, I believed that the illusional pursuit of perfection was positive. Oh, the heartache and disappointment of chasing after...
"They defeated him by the blood of the Lamb and by their testimony; for they did not love their lives but laid them down for him." Revelation 12:11
You've probably heard the saying, "Let your test become your testimony." What exactly does that mean, though? And why is it important? Today, I'm going to share with you powerful ways to turn your greatest struggles into a profound story that will become your fiercest defense.
Everybody likes a great testimony. We feel drawn to those with whom...
"We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." 2 Corinthians 10:5
One of the most powerful ways to have victory in our minds is to regularly challenge our thoughts by holding them in light of God's truth. We can ask ourselves, "Is the thought I'm having true? Or is it being influenced by what I'm seeing, hearing, or believing from social media, TV, radio, or the company I'm...
Something that can be extraordinarily valuable to both spiritual maturity and growth in healthy habits of all kinds is the development of what are called “bright line rules.” Some people tend to be put off by the idea of “rules,” while other people love having a clearly defined list of things to uphold. Regardless of which end of the spectrum you fall, it is important to recognize that healthy boundaries and guardrails are something that the Lord purposes for believers.
The intent of bright...
Nourish: Discover God's Perfectly Balanced Plan for Your Body and Soul Encouragement and practical knowledge for living a healthy spiritual & physical lifestyle, inspiring you to get healthy from the inside out.
Devotions for a Healthier You A devotional filled with scriptures, encouraging stories, and tips on keeping a healthy mind, body, and spirit.
100 Simple & Delicious Recipes for Clean Eating An inspirational cookbook chock-full of healthy, innovative yet simple recipes.
