When I ask the question, “Are you gentle with your body?”, what is the first answer that comes to mind? My guess is the majority of you would say no. Many of us are hard on our bodies – the way we treat it and the way we even touch it. Ask yourself these questions: …
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Some years ago, I wrote a poem (while in therapy) about how exhausting it was to try to be perfect. A lifetime of trying to win the blue ribbon and get straight A’s had taken it’s toll and taken me to the edge with anxiety. Especially since I had made so many mistakes the older …
With all the crazy things that go on in the world today, do you ever feel like you have lost your soul, who you really are, in your deep-down authentic place? Maybe you feel like you have to be a certain way to get along, to succeed, or to survive. Somewhere along the way, when …
Sometimes it’s hard to have something to hold on to during a time when you are afraid. Fear and anxiety can multiply if you don’t have a way of calming yourself. Bringing peace to your spirit. Recently me and my family have had instances of being significantly afraid. A week ago, I was traveling to …
That’s an interesting question, can God help you lose weight. What would your answer be? At first glance, you would think, of course, God can help us with any problem or struggle. Scripture tells us this, such as in Joshua 1:9, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord …
This is a great question. Do you trust God in your business, both professional and personal? Do you really let Him lead you and trust that He knows what’s best for you?? I was contemplating this today as I was actually encouraging someone by sending them this verse: Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the …
Are your thoughts keeping you single? That may seem like a strange question, but stick with me. Have you ever had any of these thoughts? There aren’t any good men (women) out there. Internet dating is a joke (substitute scary or any other adjective). I’m tired of looking. I need to lose ______pounds (fill in …
It’s mid-July and in the midst of vacations, children out of school, your job and fun outings, your regular spiritual practice has been practically non-existent. I get it. I am right there. I realized the other day that my regular practice of sitting in my favorite chair journaling and reading scripture has become very infrequent. …
It may still be snowing where you are, but spring is fast approaching. And the season of Lent (which we are in) and spring are a great time for reflection. We have the promise of Easter and renewal ahead of us. I recommend taking some quiet time and writing down areas in your life that …
You don’t have to be a Christian to fast during Lent. And it doesn’t have to be a matter of just giving up one of your favorite foods. Lenten fasting can be a much deeper experience. Yes, Jesus fasted in the desert for 40 days prior to beginning his ministry. It was a time of …