Less than a month ago, I scrolled my Facebook feed as I too often do first thing in the morning. I’ve always used this time as a quick, easy way to slowly enter a waking state. This particular day’s news in that usually light hearted feed was anything but easy. A dear friend from long […]
How to Build a Meaningful Life
I’ve always been one to dream big. Having an incredibly meaningful life meant curing my daughter’s diabetes or raising the next Nobel Peace Prize winner. In my mind, I needed to do something monumental to earn the right to attach the word meaning to my life. As I’ve aged and wisdom started to set in, […]
When Spiritual Warfare Hits Home
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 […]
