How to walk with a friend through cancer
It was a cool, fresh spring day. An ordinary one as a matter of fact. It was a weekday and that meant one thing; my family would sit around the dinner table, after cooking dinner together, to break bread and share about our days. It is a treasured part of our day, and we all […]
How to add variety to your fitness classes
Are you looking for ways to add variety to your fitness classes? Do you want your participants to get a full-body workout while having a fun time moving their bodies? When I started my journey as a Revelation Wellness Instructor, I was coming from leading group fitness classes where the routines were all choreographed for […]
the scandal of the golden rule
When I was a child, the “golden rule” was instilled in me; “treat others as you wish to be treated.” I remember it was easy to share my four-square ball with a group of kids who didn’t include me in their game. I remember being happy to let a classmate take the last pink cupcake, […]
3 tips to control your social media scroll
Setting healthy boundaries with technology is a challenge. We are far more accessible through our cell phones than when we used landlines and answering machines! This is especially true when we use our phones throughout the day in multiple ways– for work, for cooking, for appointment reminders, for talking to grandma, for listening to music, […]
Do you train for health and holiness?
“For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” -1 Timothy 4:8 I train not only to strengthen my physical body, but also my heart, soul, and mind to stand firm in the faith. Years ago, a good […]
3 Tips to disciple well
“What happened to beast-mode Britney?”. The question posed from a spin class regular several years ago had me perplexed on the spot. Before I could think, I gave a quick high-five and giggly blurted out “JESUS!” in the middle of a secular cycle studio. But as I left, even I was bumfuzzled at my response. […]
Will you take this gift?
Jesus loves me, this I know. For the Bible tells me so. I grew up hearing and singing this song. My kids have grown up listening to me sing it to them. But until recently, even though I’ve known Jesus since I was twelve years old, I haven’t really believed that love was for me […]
5 tips to overcome cravings
*Post updated October 2022 In my early 20’s I attended a women’s book study at my church on the book, “Made to Crave,” by Lisa Tykerust. I had been battling bulimia and knew that if I was going to defeat this giant, I needed the Lord’s help in a group setting. During the thick of […]
What is there to worry about?
“I don’t know what on earth I’m doing,” I said to my husband. When he asked me what I meant, I unleashed all my insecurities about all the changes I have made recently. I made a prayerful decision to switch my career focus to faith-based fitness and writing. I left a good and secure job […]
Set reminders for what matters most
“You will never change your life until you change something you do daily.” – John Maxwell A few months ago, I decided I needed to see some change, so I added another thing to my to-do list. A few weeks ago, I added another thing. Yesterday, I added another. My list is long and it […]
