Spiritual warfare can absolutely rock our entire world and definitely not in the good way. We’ve all been there. Life is moving along in the direction we want to go. Out of nowhere, issues pop up making us question if we are on the right path. We can begin to wonder if it’s God telling […]
Why Self-Control Isn’t Enough For Weight Loss
How many times have you gone to bed at night knowing with absolute certainty that the next morning would be day one of your new healthy life? I do this daily. My alarm goes off way too early. I drag myself downstairs, drive my son to school, and head down the road to my favorite […]
When Brave Means Staying Where You Are
I’ve always seen bravery as some monumental, far-reaching, lofty goal. Please let me assure you how mistaken I’ve been on that thought. Let’s talk about how we can see the brave moments that sneak into our everyday life. I recently read a beautiful and much needed 31-day devotional on Brave Faith from my dear friend, […]
Peppermint Black Bean Brownies
Thanks to my food addiction issues I’m always looking for something sweet that won’t set me up for an all out binge. These black bean brownies completely fit the bill! I can actually eat one of them without finishing off the whole pan. It’s not because they aren’t delicious. None of the ingredients are triggers […]
Is It Well With Your Soul?
All is not well with my soul. This is a phrase I say far too often to my husband. It seems to mostly surface when I’m not living the way God intended. My Aunt died last week. I grew up spending carefree summers with her and my cousin, who was also one of my dearest […]
3 Tips to Get Your Marriage Out of a Rut
Marriage is hard. I adore my husband. I really do, but we’ve been in a marriage rut for quite some time now. February is the love month. It’s characterized by red hearts, flowers, cards, and gifts with big bows draped across the boxes. Not for us. We call Valentine’s Day a Hallmark holiday and try […]