Over 40 million adults are diagnosed with some type of anxiety disorder, including panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social anxiety, and generalized anxiety (1). I was one of them. For a long time I had trouble focusing and “clearing my mind” of anxious thoughts. I worried about the future. I replayed past events over and over in my head. I thought about what I […]
“Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 “I’m just not sure I really believe,” she admitted. “I’ve been going to church my entire life, but I’ve never had a ‘personal encounter’ with God. I don’t understand why certain things happen. I want to believe, but I just don’t know…” At the time, I wasn’t […]
This is a guest post by Lisa. Despite growing up in a loving, Christian home, she found herself faced with single motherhood and entangled in an abusive relationship. When the stress of caring for an autistic child, discovering infidelity in her marriage, and believing the lies of unworthiness came to a head, she had nowhere and no one to turn to but God. Her story tells of how […]
How did someone who struggled with weight loss for 30 years finally turn her goals into a reality? How was she able to ditch the diets and make a permanent lifestyle change? Here is her advice, in her own words, for how to achieve and maintain your weight loss goals.
This is a guest post by Pam, who shares how her self-reliance and desire to feel financially secure prevented her from fully trusting God. When an unexpected turn of events forced her family to close down their business and declare bankruptcy, God revealed what it meant to fully rely on and trust in Him. Pam’s faith made it possible for her to persevere through a difficult time and for God to use her circumstances to transform her from self-reliant to God-reliant! Her story is a testament that true security comes not from our own efforts, but from our one true God.
If you’ve spent more than a few minutes perusing through my website, you’ll notice a running theme interwoven into my content on nutrition, fitness, faith, and family/parenting. The answer to being healthier, more fit, or more purposeful in your parenting isn’t more willpower or even more motivation. It’s a matter of setting SMART goals that are tied to your core values, committing to following through […]
As I sat on my daughter’s bed and read her the lyrics to “The Wedding March,” from her Disney’s Princess Stories book, I couldn’t help but wonder if this idealistic view of marriage was the reason why so many modern marriages fail. Here comes the bride All dressed in white Her dreams all come true On her wedding day. It’s your typical Disney Princess movie […]
One of the biggest complaints that I get from women looking to tone and strengthen their core is that typical ab workouts put strain on their neck and back. If you experience back or neck pain after your ab workouts, try replacing standard crunches and sit-ups with the exercises below. Do each exercise for 1 minute for an effective, 10-min ab workout. 1. Spinal Balance […]
There’s a simple quote, “In golf as in life it is the follow through that makes the difference.” (Anonymous) The difference between this time and every other time you have set goals, tried to achieve them, and given up is simply that – the follow through. It takes more than SMART goal setting to get to where you want to go. It takes more than motivation to […]
Fall is here! Fall conjures up thoughts of sipping pumpkin spice lattes and peppermint mochas, smells of homemade stews and slow-cooker meals, and gathering together with family and friends. From soul-warming soups to mouthwatering desserts, these fifteen fall recipes are bound to satisfy your taste buds without packing on the calories or confining you to the kitchen so you have more time for what REALLY […]
