Topic: Spiritual Growth
Published September 18th, 2024 - Dashing Devotionals, Healthy Lifestyle Tips, Motivation, Spiritual Growth
Mornings have always been a curious puzzle for me. I remember looking at others with admiration and envy as they breezed through their early hours, radiating calm and purpose. They seemed to glide effortlessly into their days while I, on the other hand, stumbled through bleary-eyed and frazzled. I yearned to be that morning person who woke up with the sunrise and greeted the day with a heart full of joy.
But as we all know, transformation doesn't happen overnight. With prayer, practice, and a...
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Published September 11th, 2024 - Dashing Devotionals, Motivation, Spiritual Growth
Life can be overwhelming. Whether it's balancing work, family, or personal challenges, anxiety can creep in and take a toll on our well-being. But as Christian women, we have a profound source of peace to draw from – our faith. Let's explore practical strategies for overcoming anxiety, grounded in biblical wisdom, to cultivate a more peaceful mind.
Prayer: Our Anchor in Stormy Seas
Philippians 4:6-7 reminds us, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition,...
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Published July 31st, 2024 - Dashing Devotionals, Spiritual Growth
In the rich biblical narratives, women play significant roles that offer timeless lessons applicable to our lives today. These stories transcend their historical contexts, resonating with courage, faith, leadership, and resilience themes. Let's delve into the lives of several remarkable women from the Bible and learn how we can apply their examples to our everyday lives.
Eve: Understanding the Power of Choice
The story of Eve in the Garden of Eden teaches us about the power of choice and its...
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Published June 5th, 2024 - Disordered Eating, Spiritual Growth
Most of us think of idols as wood statues that are worshiped as false Gods, when in reality, an idol is anything that becomes an object of worship in our hearts. Idols can take place in the form of our image, wealth, success, relationships, and even our family.
The enemy is always after our hearts and our worship, which is why He is constantly bringing vices in the form of idols, so we will be tempted to look away from the only thing that will ever satisfy our hearts, and give our affections...
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Published May 21st, 2024 - Dashing Devotionals, Spiritual Growth
Amid our bustling lives, where demands and expectations often overwhelm us, a quiet truth never ceases to amaze me. What the Lord can do with so little from us is absolutely incredible. It's a source of awe and wonder, a testament to the transformative power of God's grace.
Reflecting on this truth, I am struck by the simplicity of the equation: a little from us, multiplied manifold by the divine grace of the Lord. It's a mathematical marvel that defies logic and transcends human...
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Published April 25th, 2024 - Dashing Devotionals, Getting Started, Kids/Family, Motivation, Spiritual Growth
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. Do not quench the Spirit." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-20
This verse is one of the more challenging in scripture. Wow! Those are some bold and difficult instructions! I struggled with the idea of praying without ceasing for years. The Greek word translated to "without ceasing" represents continuous or uninterrupted work. Even though I wanted to obey God's word, constant prayer...
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Published April 5th, 2024 - Dashing Devotionals, Disordered Eating, Getting Started, Healthy Lifestyle Tips, Kids/Family, Spiritual Growth, True Beauty
Being a teenager is a challenging phase of life. However, it is even more difficult for young girls in today's world. They are constantly exposed to unrealistic beauty standards and messages that do not align with the true meaning of beauty and self-worth. This has resulted in an alarming rise in cases of body dysmorphia, particularly among young girls.
Body dysmorphia is a disorder that affects individuals, particularly teenagers, who become preoccupied with perceived flaws in their...
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Published November 29th, 2023 - Dashing Devotionals, Disordered Eating, Getting Started, Healthy Lifestyle Tips, Motivation, Spiritual Growth, True Beauty
The Word of God tells us to be thankful in all circumstances according to the will of Christ Jesus. Do we have to be grateful when we don't lose weight as quickly as we would like? Yep. Does it mean to be thankful for the changes that come with aging? It sure does. But how about feeling down about our health journey? That can't possibly be the case, can it? Um, yep, that too.
Sometimes, we feel overwhelmed by the discontentment we feel about our bodies. When our perception of our bodies is...
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Published October 18th, 2023 - Dashing Devotionals, Motivation, Spiritual Growth
The battle in our minds can sometimes seem the most intense. We fight our minds to discern the truth in our feelings and thoughts. A fight like this can be exhausting and draining, making victory seem difficult. Today, we share how to take control of your mind and enjoy victory. We need a plan to win these battles.
Identify the specific thought.
When we experience an intense battle in our minds, it can feel like chaos, like trying to find a needle in an enormous haystack. To gain victory over...
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Published September 20th, 2023 - Dashing Devotionals, Spiritual Growth
I was recently asked, "Sarah, do you meditate?" It was an interesting question.
There is a lot of discussion about meditation today, especially within the health and wellness community. However, it is important to examine meditation from a Christian and biblical standpoint. Frequently, meditating is associated with new age or Eastern religions, as it encourages one to empty their minds or train them to focus and redirect thoughts, resulting in heightened awareness. However, what does the...
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