Have you ever read a verse like this and felt instantly overwhelmed? “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances.” —1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 (NIV) Or verses that tell us to be patient, be gentle, be self-controlled… And thought: How am I supposed to do that when I’m not patient… or joyful… or self-controlled rightContinue reading “When God’s Commands Feel Overwhelming”
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Healthy Things Grow
In my last post I shared that not every season is meant for goal-setting. Some seasons are for healing. And that is essential. But this post is for those who are ready to grow. That might be you if you are sensing a stirring of… fresh hope new possibilities a desire for things to lookContinue reading “Healthy Things Grow”
When Habits Just Won’t Stick
Thanks for walking through these posts on habits with me. This may be the last post in the series — but you never know. Still, you might be asking: What happens when you try everything and the habits still won’t stick? If effort isn’t bringing traction, it may be time to go upstream. Check yourContinue reading “When Habits Just Won’t Stick”
Your Habits Determine Your Destination
Intro: The Power of Habits One of the really big lessons I’ve learned on my peace with food journey, and all of life for that matter, is the power of habits. At first, I thought peace with food came from willpower or sheer discipline and determination. But over time, I’ve learned that peace is cultivatedContinue reading “Your Habits Determine Your Destination”
My Midlife Perfect Storm
After experiencing what I call my “perfect storm” in midlife that completely changed the rules on how to thrive in peace with food, I went searching for answers—specifically, how to regain that peace. But instead of clarity, I found my head spinning. Everywhere I turned there was a new and novel “solution”: Ice baths InfraredContinue reading “My Midlife Perfect Storm”
Discovering Your Sacred Mission
Do you ever wonder why you’re here—or what your unique mission in life might be? That question intrigues me so much, because deep down we all know we are here for a purpose. It’s something at the very core of who we are: a God-given longing to understand why our life matters. Out of myContinue reading “Discovering Your Sacred Mission”
Why On Earth Am I Here?
I once heard Billy Graham asked, “What surprises you most about life?” His answer has stuck with me ever since: “The brevity of life.” Life is short. And it makes me pause and ask: Why am I here? Why are we all here? I believe the answer is this: we were created for a divineContinue reading “Why On Earth Am I Here?”
The Easiest Person To Fool
Nobel Prize–winning physicist Richard Feynman once said: “The first principle is not to fool yourself—and you are the easiest person to fool.” When I first read that quote, I knew he was talking about science, but what struck me most was the deep spiritual truth it revealed. Over this past year, I’ve been walking throughContinue reading “The Easiest Person To Fool”
When Life Shatters, Perspective Matters
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about friends, family, and others who have experienced life-shattering moments. The kind that changes everything in an instant (or even over time). A diagnosis or accident. A loved one taken too soon. A betrayal. A loss. A dream gone. A relationship severed. Moments like these shake us to ourContinue reading “When Life Shatters, Perspective Matters”
You Can Be Free
We all have defining moments. Sometimes it’s a single event; other times it’s a turning point that sets us on a new path. For me, one of those moments came my freshman year of college at Oral Roberts University. I was sitting in chapel when the speaker said a simple phrase that changed everything: “YouContinue reading “You Can Be Free”
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