I know what it’s like to dream about the day you’ll become a mom, yet still feel conflicted when that time comes and you have to decide whether or not to return to work. I didn’t think it would be as hard as it was. I vividly remember mustering up the courage to share my decision with my employer and then questioning my decision afterwards. […]
We are not all called to write, but each of us has a “going viral” goal in our own lives. How might God be challenging you to redefine success and start living for an audience of One? Check out today’s post to find out!
I had just finished leading a group workout session and was frantically making my way back to my room to squeeze in a quick shower before the evening session began. I didn’t make it. By the time I got to my room, I had less than ten minutes to shower, so I did the next best thing. I borrowed my friends perfume, sprayed myself from […]
While our society is all about the pursuit of happiness and self-fulfillment, marriage was not designed for that purpose. The Bible tells us the primary purpose of marriage is to model Christ’s love and develop our Christian character. We are called to shift our mindset from looking at marriage as a way to make us happy to a way to make us holy—to accept one another as we are accepted, forgive as we are forgiven, and love as we were first loved by God (1 John 4:19). When we stay focused on the six fundamental truths in today’s post, we can have a healthy, God-honoring marriage that is better than any “happily ever after.”
Do you want to start building healthier eating or exercise habits, but aren’t sure where to begin, aren’t ready to make a long-term commitment, or just want to ease in slowly? If so, I’ve got a challenge for you! Clean Week is a new nutrition and fitness program designed to help you start implementing healthy habits, lose weight, and have more energy in just seven […]
“Anxiety disorders in the United States are the number one mental health problem among women and are second only to drug and alcohol abuse among men. In a given year, nearly fifty million Americans will feel the effects of a panic attack, phobias, or other anxiety disorders” (1). External factors including job stress, financial burdens, difficulty in personal relationships, and traumatic events are the primary […]
“Mommy, can I watch a show?” “Mommy, can I have this toy?” “Mommy, can I have a treat?” These are just a few of the questions I get asked by my children on a regular basis. Today, the answer to all three of these questions was no. Sometimes we think we can help the situation by explaining our reasoning process to our kids, but more […]
My heart goes out to all the parents of kids with life-threatening allergies. To the moms who have to double check every food label, triple check their purse or diaper bag for the inhaler or EpiPen, and live in fear over the what ifs. God does not want us to live in fear. “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And […]
Want to lose weight without eating less? Want to have more energy throughout the day – without caffeine? Including certain foods in your diet can actually reduce sugar cravings and help you feel better. The key to sustainable weight loss, maintaining your energy levels throughout the day, and kicking sugar cravings is to supply your body with lots of nutrient-dense foods. Why is nutrient density […]
There is a reason why the first step in every 12-step recovery program, including Narcotics Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, and Alcoholics Anonymous, is for the individual to admit that they lack the power to overcome their addiction (1). There’s a reason why the second step is, “to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity” (1). This “Power greater than ourselves,” is […]
