My dear husband calls me his little “half-empty” wife. This wonderful pet name stems from my incredible ability to see the negative in everything. He, on the other hand, is extremely “half-full” in every sense of the phrase. I’ve often wondered what causes people to be at extreme opposite ends of the spectrum in this […]
Living As If
As I discussed here a couple of weeks ago, there are certain aspects of our unique wiring we may not be able to, or even want to, change. We have certain God given strengths we can finally embrace and quit spinning our wheels trying to be someone we’re not. However, there are other habits and […]
3 Life-Changing Reasons to Start Fasting
As a life long food addict, fasting is not something I ever really considered. In more recent years, after becoming a Christian, I’m always searching for ways to grow in my faith and relationship with God. Last year sparked an interest for me with fasting and I’ve been obsessed with researching this fascinating topic ever […]
Letting Our Husbands Lead
I must admit to being a bit controlling in nature. My husband and children would call that a massive understatement, but I’ll leave it at “a bit.” This often conflicts greatly with my Christian walk. There are far too many times I get frustrated with God when things aren’t going the way I’ve worked so […]
Choosing God Over Food
Do you completely lose control when it comes to food choices? I absolutely do. If you have been here before, you know I’m a food addict. So many of us struggle with healthy choices but my recent fascination with fasting has brought a newfound hope. Please note: I’m not a medical professional. This is based […]
3 Essential Lessons From 2015
Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed a meaningful Christmas season with the people you love. I’m excited to return today after a few weeks away hanging out with my precious family. Time off is so important, but I must admit to greatly missing you and this space. I want to share three incredible lessons that […]