What’s a stronghold? Simply put, it’s anything that has a strong hold on us. It’s usually rooted in faulty thinking patterns and lies we believe. Fear is a stronghold with which many people struggle, myself included. When my kids were preschoolers, an unknown intruder broke into our home and stole my jewelry… [ read more ]
Posts Tagged: health
The Truth About Trying to Hide Sin
I began eating in secret when I was about six years old. My dad brought home a stash of chocolate bars and little bags of potato chips from a restaurant where he’d done some electrical work. The restaurant owner was doing a remodel job and needed to clear out his storage room, so… [ read more ]
Works in Progress
…God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on that day when Christ Jesus comes back again. (NLT) “I sometimes wonder if I’ll ever get it right.” A woman spoke these words to me recently within the context of her weight loss journey. “Somedays it’s… [ read more ]
Staying Healthy for God’s Glory
… Give yourselves completely to God since you have been given new life. And use your whole body as a tool to do what is right for the glory of God. (NLT) If you’ve followed my blogs for awhile, you’ll know about my wellness journey. For those who are new, I lost about… [ read more ]
Make Up Your Mind
I love, love, love how God’s Word shows me something new every time I read it. So here’s the latest new nugget. It’s from —”But Daniel made up his mind not to defile himself by eating the food and wine given to them by the king. He asked the chief official for permission to eat… [ read more ]
Why Our Thoughts Matter
I’m hunkered down at home working on a Bible study that’s due March 1. It identifies the lies we believe about topics to which we can all relate, and then it delves into the truth about these things. The topics include obedience, forgiveness, prayer, who God is, what He thinks about us, and more. … [ read more ]
What Difference Does the Word “All” Make?
The gals in my weekly Bible study recently enjoyed a discussion about the word all in the context of —“And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.” What an eye-opener to realize how often I love God half-heartedly. … [ read more ]
How Applying God’s Word Leads to A Healthier You
I spent the weekend hosting the International Messengers Canada booth at Vancouver Missions Fest. Numerous folks who see me there every year said, “You’ve lost weight. What have you done?” I say I’ve changed my lifestyle, but that’s only part of the answer. The other part is that God has transformed my thinking… [ read more ]
Why Our Physical Health Matters
An article I wrote for “Pastor Resources” has appeared online today. I’m posting it here because it chronicles my health journey and the lessons I’m learning through it. I’ve literally experienced a metamorphosis health-wise in the past 18 months by losing 52 pounds (and counting). I feel better than I’ve felt in years and I… [ read more ]
Spiritual Disciplines—What’s the Point?
So my husband and I have resolved to get fit and stay that way. Between you and me, I wish we could accomplish that goal without having to carve time in our schedule to exercise and without having to eliminate a few favorite goodies from our diet – ie: homemade cinnamon rolls. But alas,… [ read more ]
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