The holidays are officially here! This is supposed to be a time of joy and celebration, so if you’re feeling stressed and overwhelmed it’s time to make some changes! Here are ten tips that have helped me “simplify” my holidays so I can focus on spending time with those I love. Take Advantage of Amazon Prime – It might be fun to shop the stores, […]
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” 2 Cor 5:17 In May 2016, my husband and I returned from our ten-year anniversary trip to find our home infested with bed bugs. Thousands of them. In two days, we emptied every closet and drawer, purging or packing up each item so it could be […]
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 6:33 In the 2004 Winter Olympics, American sharp-shooter Matt Emmons believed he had clenched the gold. With only one bullet left to shoot in the final round of the men’s 50-meter rifle competition, he needed only a score of 7.2 (to get near the bullseye) to win […]
“But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit.” Jeremiah 17:7-8 NLT My family loves a […]
“Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God; may your good spirit lead me on level ground.” Psalm 143:10 Throughout high school, I spent many hours on the sidelines of wrestling tournaments. My boyfriend was an avid wrestler and, aside from his parents, I was his biggest fan. I’d cheer in excitement when he completed a “takedown,” and celebrate from the stands […]
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 God speaks to me through music. Combine the power of good music with the power of God’s Word and the result is mood-altering, perspective-shifting, and life-changing. Christian music is my saving grace when I’m feeling stressed or overwhelmed. It centers me when I’m out of alignment, calms […]
“A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 NKJV For years, I watched her live a hurried lifestyle, waking up at 4:40 am and rushing to work without making time for Me. Like much of the world, she was cruising down the fast lane, so focused on her own agenda that My attempts to gain her attention and win […]
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.” Ephesians 3:20 For years I lived a hurried lifestyle. I woke up at 4:40 am, was out the door by 5:30, arrived at work by 6:30, and would go non-stop until 5 PM. After an hour commute home, I’d eat […]
Last night, my family returned home from the beach. For the first time, I finished an entire book on vacation. I didn’t pack swim diapers or pull-ups. We even left the baby stroller at home. Instead of taking my 4 year-old for a ride on my early morning runs, my daughter joined me, excited to be my “workout buddy” while the younger two played at […]
Does the thought of setting aside 30 minutes to get a workout in make your head spin? If getting your workout in is just one more thing you don’t have time (or space, or equipment) for, then this one’s for you! Seven moves, six minutes, and your done! Here’s how it works: Find a staircase, park bench, picnic table or other stable, elevated surface. Complete […]
