I can only see one step at a time. However, I often want to see the map or the “why” before I move. God seems to prefer when I just take each step as it comes. The “why” is often too big for my mind to fathom. That is why God breaks down his plan…
A Cup of Water
Inflammation or Rivers of Living Water
Inflammation in the human body can be a root cause of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, depression, joint problems, arthritis, and even allergies. Being overweight and having stress contributes to the dangers of these conditions. This is a current health problem that you’ve heard about or seen on the news. Tips for relieving chronic inflammation fall…
Over and Over Again
Making it to the Olympics requires that an athlete practice their skills over and over again. However, simply repeating the same actions is only the beginning. They need to improve on their results each day. A golfer cannot become satisfied with a par three average. They need to keep striving for a par two or…
Wake Up & Walk Strong
I am on a quest to get healthier one step at a time. I desire to make small improvements continually. I want to walk strong daily in every way–physically, mentally, emotionally, financially, and spiritually. All of these areas are very important and I want to make progress in each of them. Each day’s progress may…
How to Spring Clean Your Way to Righteousness
The sunshine and fresh air of springtime create a newness everywhere. Plants with fresh buds and flowers. Gardens sprouting. It’s the perfect time to make our homes sparkling clean. I yearn for cleanliness. Curtains and windows get washed. Attics and closets get cleaned out. It is the perfect time to make things appear new again….
Love and Care for the One and Only You
When I began reading Love and Care for the One and Only You by Michelle Medlock Adams, I knew that it would be an excellent tool to help me to get in shape–both physically & spiritually. Physically, it has helped me because reading it is like having Michelle standing along side of me as a fitness coach…
4 Steps to Balance in a Life of Obedience
So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves. ~ Galatians 5:16 When God first called his prophet, Jeremiah, to ministry, Jeremiah resisted. He made an excuse. Jeremiah said he was too young to be taken seriously (Jeremiah 1:4-6). Isn’t that just like all…
Spring is coming
No matter what is happening in your life right now, mercies are new every morning. Every day can bring change and something new. You won’t always be in the same place that you are today. Even wen not-so-good things seem to linger in your life, take courage that God is indeed with you. Keep praying…
Hard Things Matter
It’s the hard things that matter. There are things in life that I want to do but I have trouble getting around to them–plant a garden, make a gourmet meal, write a book, paint a picture, run a 5K, etc. The exact thing is different for everyone. But deep down, you know what it is…
Babies with Cancer
Babies with cancer is an oxymoron. There’s no reason under the sun why a beautiful, innocent baby should be ravaged with an ugly disease. It just doesn’t make sense. But it happens…It just happens. We all want to ask why when things don’t make sense. Asking why, although perfectly normal and natural, isn’t helpful. We…