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Little Mirrors: Encouragement for Moms

Mom, did you know your children are little mirrors? Yes, that's right...they reflect it all! Here's what I've learned about how to make sure their reflection is bright. He yells, "Don't do that!" and sounds serious (and maybe a little mean). He gets exasperated when...

Success Stories and My Story

In the fitness world we refer to the story of how someone went from being unhealthy, overweight or out of shape to healthy and fit as a "success story." In the church we also have a success story equivalent. We refer to how someone has changed their life spiritually...

Nice and Comfy or Spiritually Cross Fit?

True confession: I can ride a spinning bike for hours and not mind it all that much. Yet, I got on an outdoor bike a few weeks ago and thought I was going to die. Okay that's a slight exaggeration. But only slight. It wasn't pretty. We had a small climb as part of our...

I Want My Beauty Idol

Are you a Christian who longs to be more beautiful? Read this! I'll admit it. I've watched way too many seasons of American Idol.  I liked to pick my faves during auditions and see how far they could go. I loved the emotional drama of Hollywood Week. Yes, I sometimes...

Body Theology 101 – Your Body is Not a Container

Hello Friend, I’m just going to come right out with it. My lifelong understanding of what the human body is, what my body is, has been dangerously contrary to the teaching of the Bible. Yep. I’m 36 and although I’ve been a Christian since I was 12, I’ve held to false...

Following the recipe

I wrote this post a few years ago, but I hope you'll still find it thought provoking this week. Are you following God's recipe or doing your own thing hoping it'll turn out alright? I love recipes. But, I hate to be bound to them. They infringe on my creative ability...