What does it mean to fear the Lord?
A couple of years ago God stopped me dead in my tracks as He put a spotlight on my sin. Have you ever had that happen to you? As Christians we enjoy the gift of GRACE that comes through faith in Jesus Christ. It’s a wonderful gift! But if we’re not careful grace can turn […]
How to be motivated to exercise when you don’t feel like it
Table of Contents We all know the reasons WHY we need to move our bodies. It’s good for us. It boosts our mood and our metabolism. It helps us get a better night’s sleep. The list of good reasons to move our bodies goes on and on. So, why do we often NOT want to […]
Serving God on the basketball court
November 2018 was the end of another round of surprising twists, turns, and travels in my life. I had spent just over half a year serving in Nuremberg, Germany – using fitness and other tools to reach and connect with others to show Jesus’ love in word and deed. I was prepping to lead another […]
How to Get Rid Of Belly Fat
*Post updated October 2022 What’s the best way to get rid of belly fat? Alisa has your answer. Okay. Before I give you the skinny of how to lose that pesky belly fat, everything I am about to say is dwarfed by this one Big Truth: For, as I have often told you before and […]
When following God doesn’t feel good
*Post updated October 2022 At The End of Myself Finally, I could let it all out. That ache in my stomach and hole in my heart was desperate for a major cry session. Now that my one-and-a-half-year-old was peacefully sleeping down the hall, and my in-laws had gone to bed downstairs long ago, I was […]
3 tips to break out of a destructive cycle
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 During a recent conversation with a woman in recovery, I asked her to identify the greatest chain breaker to keep out of the addiction cycle. Her response was not shocking and it was completely […]
Does your to-do list rule you?
“Mom! I need your help with Math!!” came the plea from the dining room. “But I don’t know what this word is!” whined a voice from the kitchen table. “Would you please just let me finish this email, guys?” I crabbed from my desk. It was my first year having both of my youngest kids […]
5 tips to create meaningful connections
Several times a year I invite people in my community to join me to train for a 5k (3.1 mile) race. On Saturday mornings we gather for a short warm-up, then some people walk and others run. I’ve been blessed to meet many nice people, but Mr. Phillip inspires me the most. He’s more than […]
Heavy love is hard work
Heavy love sometimes requires hard work, like pulling weeds. Living on a small farm in the country surrounded by woods I see the order and rhythm of God in the changing seasons. He has a purpose for each season and a plan for each seed. Some seeds are beneficial and good. Other seeds cause harm. […]
3 tips for healthy and whole transformation
3 tips to help you get the most out of “The Wellness Revelation“ The Wellness Revelation is designed to help you renew the whole person, from the inside out. We tackle the issues that matter most as you make complete and lasting lifestyle changes. This is going to require you to SHOW UP, BE REAL […]
