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 […]
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 […]
Fitness ideas for the whole family
As a mother of three young children and a Physical Education teacher, I know the importance of making fitness fun for everyone. Children are energetic and intuitively curious to explore new ways to move their bodies. They are not concerned about how many calories they’re burning or boasting about their fitness accomplishments. They simply move […]
What is greater than knowledge?
I convinced myself that if I had more knowledge, then I would be able to do the best self-diagnosis I could. I told myself that if I could retain more knowledge about this dis-ease or symptom in my body then I would have what I needed to heal (emotionally/spiritually/physically) myself. I read all the books. […]
I’m breaking up with sugar
The throbbing in my head was so intense I could hear my heartbeat through my ears. I remember my emotions running wild, tears flowed unexpectedly, and irritability rose within me. My body felt like it was fighting against me. It had become my enemy. You see, I was two days into a sugar fast. As […]
5 daily tasks to stay on top of your household chores
Have you ever felt like you’re drowning in household chores? Or maybe you’re intimidated to invite people into your home because you don’t even know where to start to get on top of the chaos? Here’s the deal….our homes, like our bodies, are a gift from the Lord and we are called to steward […]
4 ways to rev at work
What does it mean to Rev? To many, it means to move your body in worship, but it is so much more than that. To me, “Reving” is a way of life. Reving is a deliberate action to look for God all around me– in my exercise, my interactions with others, and in my work. […]
6 Better reasons to exercise
Here are a few reasons to reasons to be motivated to exercise: 1. Lifts your mood. 2. Improves learning abilities 3. Builds self-esteem 4. Keeps your brain fit 5. Keeps your body fit and able The list can go on and on. What kind of fitness teacher, gospel preacher am I if I recommend you […]
3 tips to develop self-compassion
The two greatest commandments from God, are to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind and to love our neighbors as ourselves. Today, let’s focus on the second one; loving our neighbors as ourselves. I love this command because it speaks to our vertical and horizontal relationship with our heavenly […]
How to come to peace with the scale
To weigh or not to weigh? I am not sure how an inanimate, metal object can provoke the depth of emotions or rob years from the abundant life God promises. Have you ever had a day when stepping on the scale dictated your mood? You aren’t alone! I’ve had a love/hate relationship with the scale. […]
