If there’s one thing I’ve said over and over again — to myself, to my kids, to just about anyone who would listen — it’s to do the hard thing first.

It’s easy to tackle the simple, comfortable stuff and leave the harder things sitting there, staring at you. But the truth is, when you start with the thing you’re most resistant to, something shifts inside you. It’s not just about checking it off your list — it’s about building strength.

Next month I’m turning 50, and I’ve been feeling that even...

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When we think about our minds, we often think of our thoughts, beliefs, and perceptions. Our thoughts shape our reality, and the way we think influences how we feel, how we act, and ultimately, who we become. Renewing the mind is about changing how we think and aligning our thoughts with truth, purpose, and positivity.

In Romans 12:2, we are told, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” This is an invitation to transform the way we think,...

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"For my people have forsaken me, the spring of living water. And they have dug wells, broken wells that can’t hold water." - Jeremiah 2:13

A few weeks ago, Sean got the flu just days after returning home from a business trip. He was so sick that he was in bed for 7 full days. The time he was gone on his trip, combined with his sickness, made for two very long weeks of being a solo parent and handling everything in the household alone. After many days of him being sick, I was feeling weary,...

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Heres an Overview on How to Stay Focused and Achieve Your Goals:

Step 1 – You Have to Know Your WHY & Your VISION

Understanding Your WHY:

The first and most important step is understanding your WHY—this is your driving force. It’s the reason you wake up every morning and do what you do. But here's the thing—your motivation will not always be there. There will be days when you're tired, discouraged, or tempted to quit. When that happens, it’s your WHY that will carry you through.

So, how do...

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Finding Grace in Every Season of Motherhood

Motherhood has a way of revealing what you don’t know. I didn’t grow up in a Christian home, and raising children in a Christ-centered way felt like a distant concept. But when I had my son, everything changed.

I remember coming home one day and finding the babysitter sitting on the floor, praying with my tiny one-year-old. He had been upset, and instead of simply trying to distract him or calm him down, she instinctively turned to prayer. I stood...

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Have you ever stopped to think about how your words can affect your health, peace, and overall well-being? I've been reflecting on it lately, especially as I'm on this wellness journey—not just physically but emotionally and spiritually.

We've all heard the phrase, "Your words have power," but have you ever really considered how much impact your words can have on your health and life? Proverbs 18:21 says, "The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit."...

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From the very moment my babies were placed in my arms, I wanted more than anything to be a spiritual covering for them, which meant being a praying mom; but honestly, I found my days being flooded with tasks and the moment I sat down to pray, my mind would wander to errands I needed to run, meals I needed to cook … and oh someone needs a mess cleaned, or drink refilled.

Then I’d rein my thoughts back in, feeling guilty that I couldn’t stay focused. What’s wrong with me? Why can’t I pray for 10...

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As I think about the story of Jesus’s birth I am reminded of just how much of the Christmas season revolves around hope and waiting expectantly.

Most of us are familiar of the story of Mary being told by an angel that she would become pregnant with the son of God, and how she and Joseph had to wait what must have seemed like 9 of the longest months awaiting his birth...as well as all of the obstacles they endured shortly after His birth; But often times we forget how many faithful men and...

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Let all that I am praise the LORD; may I never forget the good things he does for me. - Psalm 103:2 NLT

Not too long ago I was cleaning out my closet and I stumbled upon a pile of prayer journals that I had kept from years past, some from 20 years ago!

I spent much of the day sitting on the floor, thumbing through the journals, and it didn’t take long before I started to have tears steaming down my face. My heart began to swell with thanksgiving as I looked back at the faithfulness of God, and...

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If you've ever felt frustrated by setbacks in your health journey—whether it's a slip-up with your eating habits, a missed workout, or simply not feeling "good enough"—then you've probably felt the pull of a fixed mindset. But what if I told you that with a little mindset shift, you can change your thoughts about your challenges and grow through them? And better yet, what if Scripture could guide you in that shift? Let's break it down.

What Is a Growth Mindset?

A growth mindset is the belief...

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