As women, we often tell ourselves lies that hold us back. We strive for perfection, give in to comparison, and struggle to live free. But we have been set free to live free! In order to live freely, we must first identify the lies so that we will recognize them in the future. Likely, some will […]
A few years ago, I found myself physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausted. On the surface, things looked good in my life, but underneath the mask of “I’m fine” was debris. I had learned how to work well, but I had forgotten how to rest well. Thankfully, I was confronted with the pain my busy life […]
Guest post by my dear friend Heidi McLaughlin We have become obsessed with “time.” Our days are crammed into iPhone scheduled increments and still at the end of the day it feels like we have not accomplished enough. Oh how we love it when we’re rushing and someone taps us on the shoulder and […]
I had the pleasure of chatting with my friend Kimberley Payne on her Health Matters Podcast about why intentional rest is important. About the Show In this episode, we talk about the effects sleep deprivation have on your overall health and wellbeing. I share tips to help you improve your sleep quality and secrets to help you […]
Pain can make you feel disqualified from leading. The images media portrays would make you think leaders aren’t supposed to limp, bleed, or hurt. But this has not been the reality in my life. My areas of greatest impact for God have come from my places of deepest wounding. My wounds make me sensitive to […]
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 […]