Our relationship with Christ is ever-evolving. Ever deepening. That is, if we allow it. Every time I think I have trusted God enough for a season, He challenges me to trust Him more. It’s never comfortable, and sometimes I find myself frustrated and angry with Him rather than appreciative. But I am slowly learning to…
“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” ~Henry David Thoreau For most of my life I have looked at myself and seen a “bigger girl.” I saw every extra pound . I continuously wrestled with wanting to honor my body by losing weight and being content with who I am…
Four and a half years ago, I was overweight and frustrated with the way I looked. Each day I tried to exercise and eat right, but I could not lose a pound. I was ashamed and felt hideous. I remember looking into the mirror saying, “Lord, please make me skinny.” Now, I shudder as I…
Nearly every woman I know has a complicated relationship with herself, specifically with her body. We are all over the spectrum, ranging from obsessing with our appearance to ignoring our physical bodies entirely. Sometimes all in the same day, if you’re anything like me. When we made our New Year’s resolutions just a few weeks…
Let me share my perfect day with you. I wake up feeling rested after a full night’s sleep. I saunter into the kitchen to find a pot of hot coffee waiting for me. I share a meaningful conversation with my husband about something other than the day’s schedule. I spend time reading the Bible, journaling,…
As a mom, wife, and stateside missionary, I spend most of my time taking care of others. This is great most of the time, except when I forget to care for myself. Caring for myself can be as easy as going to bed at a healthy time rather than staying up four hours later so…