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The medical world might have us believe that prescription drugs are the answer to our ailments. However, there are simple steps to strip the grip of stress and fear and heal our bodies naturally. In my previous blog, I discussed the effects of stress on our nervous system and how ongoing tension can lead to…

  Have you ever had a stressful day that ended in a pounding headache? I think we can all raise a hand to that one. Emotional stimuli and overwhelm can often cause a physical reaction. How about when something sad or joyful happens and tears flow from our eyes? It’s a natural physical response to…

  “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 Lately, there have been some tragic circumstances in the lives of close friends that have forced me to grasp the brevity of life. It’s the kind of stuff that makes you ask, how and why? Situations that are…

How can preparing our heart and home for the future be possible when we don’t know what the future holds? In my last blog, I shared about the strength and dignity of the Proverbs 31 woman. Now we will look at how we can be prepared for the future. “She smiles at the future, knowing…

“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the future.” Proverbs 31: 25   I’m sure many of you are familiar with the Proverbs 31 woman, a composite of the ideal woman, wife, and mother. And if you have never read this passage of scripture, I would encourage you to take a…

This was a Moms in Prayer podcast I was featured in a while back, and I would love for you to listen. The Moms in Prayer podcast is a place where they encourage and equip moms so they can better pray for, and impact the next generation. Their hearts desire is for every school, in every nation,…

When my daughter was in middle school, she joined our church’s youth group on a mission trip to the Philippines. I prepared my heart for a difficult goodbye. She was excited and eager; I was terrified and concerned. Allowing our thirteen-year-old daughter to fly halfway around the globe without me or my husband required a…

  What draws you into a heart of worship? For me, it’s time in His word and prayer, first and foremost. But worshipping Him through praise music also has a beautiful way of turning my gaze to Him and settling my soul to align with His. We can be distracted by so many things, but…

Do you ever get into a rut and experience the Bible-reading blahs? Sometimes my time in the word can feel as routine as running the dishwasher and as uninspiring as an ordinary weeknight meal. We want our moments with God to be rewarding and rich but often they can feel stale and stagnant. What can…

I want to embrace a truth-filled life. I desire to live beyond lies and tap into the abundant life God has for me. How do we do this? “Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit?” Acts 5:3 Sometimes we read stories in the…