Life gives us many opportunities to build spiritual muscle. If I’m completely honest, I don’t really enjoy the process of becoming spiritually strong. So when my friend Kristen told me this was the title of her new book, a part of me wanted to run in the opposite direction. Becoming spiritually strong requires the execution […]
The days leading up to Christmas are a mixture of excitement and anticipation. Each gift I wrap holds my hope that the recipient will like what I have chosen for them. Every dish prepared comes with it’s own story of family and tradition. Each movie watched brings back memories of past Christmases. When I was […]
Some of the BEST family Christmas traditions begin in the kitchen. Here are a few healthy holiday meal and appetizer ideas. Some are simple things you can do with the kids and some are a labor of love but will taste AMAZING. The best part is they are all lower in calories than traditional holiday […]
I love gifts! There is something wonderful about holding a beautifully wrapped gift in you hands or seeing them piled up under the Christmas tree. It really doesn’t matter what is inside the box. Just knowing that someone took the time to deliberately show their love and appreciation is a gift in itself. Last week […]
Does God care about my weight? This is a question I hear often and my answer is always the same. YES! I do believe God cares about your weight. He cares but not in the same way you care. On this particular day the question was posed by a woman desperate for change. She was 5 […]
When I’m busy the one thing on my to-do list that gets cut is exercise. Unfortunately this is not wise if I want to continue to fit into my clothes. Whether you are traveling this holiday or just too busy running around snagging Black Friday deals, these routines will not only uplift your spirits but […]
I can almost smell the turkey, cornbread dressing, pumpkin pie, and rolls! In a few days all of these yummy goodies will be available for me to piled high on my plate, but this year I’ve been on a health journey which has had me consistently losing 1 pound a week. I LOVE […]
Ever get the feeling that some things in your life are just never going to change? You have prayed about it. You have fasted about it. You may have even begged God to remove it. Yet, the mountain remains. Tall and daunting it stand staring back at you. It stand unmoved by your pleas and […]
“The difference between appreciation and flattery? That is simple. One is sincere and the other insincere. One comes from the heart out; the other from the teeth out.” ~Dale Carnegie, How to Win Friends & Influence People There is something wonderfully enigmatic about sensing that another person notices your […]
As a parent, there is nothing more important than keeping your child safe. Since you have no way of knowing who is or is not a child predator, you must be proactive in guarding them from any harm. Listed below are a few ways to safeguard your children from these kinds of malicious individuals. Arm […]