Category Archives: Motivation

Healthy Spiritual Muscles

The cause of my pain was finally diagnosed by our chiropractor. A back muscle called quadratus lumborum was waaaay too tight. The doctor explained that this muscle band needed a good blood flow to be healthy and it wasn’t getting … Continue reading

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Anything New?

Anything new? Hmm. Not wardrobe or hairstyle. Not my walk/jog through my neighborhood. Truly, not my homemade breakfast bars that I’ve made part of my routine for months now. Usually, I’m okay with that. With some things, I’m comfortable with … Continue reading

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Graduation or Summer School?

Here we are, that time of year where many are graduating, receiving that long-sought-after diploma. The lessons learned have hopefully equipped scholars to successfully embark on their choice career. Sometimes, a life of lessons learned can feel like a series … Continue reading

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I Could Never Do That!

What do you do when you know within your spirit that God has given you a specific task, but in your mind, you know that you are completely incapable of accomplishing it? The very thought of it conjures up fear … Continue reading

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One Thing

In my observations, I find that it typically takes more than one thing to be truly successful, stay healthy, have a thriving marriage, or even warrant off deep wrinkles. Jennifer Rothschild, an author of Bible studies, identifies four “one thing” … Continue reading

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Check Your Sensors

It was late winter and I found myself driving in falling snow for the first time ever! A retreat had called me from our warm, wet valley higher to the mountains where the precipitation quickly turned to snow. I thank … Continue reading

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Freedom Offered

The toddler balanced securely on her crib railing, feet firmly woven around the bars and hand holding the end panel. She was determined that she would not leave her crib until her parents got home from their brief outing. Awaking … Continue reading

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We Can’t Help It!

You find an incredible sale, come across a delectable recipe, or see a cool cleaning or gardening hack. What do you do? If you are like me, you tell someone! The same thing happens when you hear good news. An … Continue reading

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Action Required!

I pray we have all heard from the Lord this week. Perhaps we studied a passage of Scripture, attended a church service, listened to a sermon, or read a devotion. When we make time for these things, we want to … Continue reading

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Our Problem-Solver

Don’t you hate it when the meteorologist predicts bad weather? More snow, more unseasonably hot or wet or dry conditions. The prophet Elijah had just delivered bad news to a bad king. No rain for the next few years! Trouble … Continue reading

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