Fast-forward to today as I approach my ’50s and so often hear women say, “I just really don't care anymore.” Although it is easy to fall into that mind-set, as we know that God looks at the inside of our heart, how we take care of our outside is an opportunity to show up well and honor God with our body and resources.
Read MoreIf my own fickle heart of flesh is moved when my daughter dances, then surely God delights when I, too, flourish in my talents. Psalm 37:4 reminds us to “delight [ourselves] in the Lord.” When I do “that thing” God has gifted in me, my heart leans closer to Him. My daughter dancing in Clara’s dress is a reminder of all I can put on as His beloved: the richness of God’s acceptance; the fullness of His love and sacrifice; His beauty for my ashes; my rags for His righteousness.
Read MoreYou see, the more I grew closer to God, the more I knew who I was. He showed me. And as a result of the inner work, there was an outer result. Not just in my clothes but also in my countenance, the way I spoke, the way I listened to people. The way I loved.
Read MoreHow can you decide if a new trend is a healthy choice for you? Almost everything we see is geared toward doing what makes us feel happy, look sexy, or feign importance. It’s all geared to appeal to what our flesh wants and prompts us to satiate our desires, not necessarily meet our needs.
Read MoreThe most important character I need to study in order to know myself is to know the character and passions of God.
Read MoreWhen we think that our diets, exercise regimens, or daily quiet time with God has to fit into a perfect mold, we set ourselves up for failure and end up letting small slip ups lead to bigger problems.
Read MoreSitting in the salon chair and sharing “the latest” quickly turned into a serious conversation. I don’t remember what I was talking about or what I was sharing, but in a gentle voice my stylist responded, “I want to tell you something that helped me, and maybe it will help you too.”
Read MoreI know because of my natural tendency that I must be intentional to quiet my mind to focus on what really matters by identifying my priorities for my health.
Read More“We are like pendulums on a clock. We have been on the left side of the clock for a long time responding a certain way. We get a new revelation, and we swing our pendulum way over to the right side of the clock and do the extreme opposite. We need to bring balance into our lives.”
Read MoreHow do I focus on living healthy and running my race well, If I’m forced out of commission?
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