This time of year brings so many expectations with it. I know this because I keep facing my own expectations day after day. And usually those expectations are met with disappointment. But, thanks be to God, if we will let Him, the Lord graciously uses those disappointments to remind us of the hope we have in Christ alone. He gently reminds us that He is the Gift. When we are faced with disappointment and unmet expectations, let those point us to The One who will never disappoint. Let our ... Read More about The Real Gifts of Christmas
19 Verses for New Beginnings
If you're needing a fresh start, this post is for you! Keep reading for several resources to help you start 2018 with intention & God's Word! God's Word is FULL of references to NEW BEGINNINGS. New mercies. New creation. Transformation. Redemption. Our God is a God of NEW. He is making us new. In Christ you are never truly stuck where you're at. That is the love of a Perfect Heavenly Father -- He loves us so much that He keeps on making us more and more into His image. He ... Read More about 19 Verses for New Beginnings
Practice Gratitude
Gratitude takes practice. I recently shared 20 reasons it is good for us to practice gratitude. Gratitude takes practice. And that’s actually a good thing. Did you know that when we learn to physically stop our mind in the middle of an anxious thought and CHOOSE to think about something we are thankful for it does something inside our brains? We can actually re-train our brains. This is powerful information, y’all. I’m not saying it will be easy. But God made us to be renewed, changed, ... Read More about Practice Gratitude
20 Reasons to Keep Practicing Gratitude Even After Thanksgiving
Did you know that gratitude can impact not only our thinking but our physical health? Our emotional health? Our spiritual health? But it takes practice and it takes intentionally turning our thoughts to our blessings. 30 Minute Chat about What Gratitude Does For Us If you're reading this post in an email, click here to watch this YouTube video. 20 Reasons Gratitude is Good For Us I did some research and looked at many, many studies that have been done over the years pertaining to ... Read More about 20 Reasons to Keep Practicing Gratitude Even After Thanksgiving
Stress Management During the Holidays Series
The bad news is we all have stress. The good news is there ARE healthy ways to deal with it! I pray this little series encourages you to take some intentional steps about living healthy and well this holiday season! What Stress Does to Our Bodies The truth is, stress takes a HUGE toll on our bodies both physically and emotionally! In this post we share the bad news first, all of the physical things that happen in our bodies as a result of stress in our lives. 9 Tips for Managing ... Read More about Stress Management During the Holidays Series
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