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When God Commands Rest
What do you think of when you hear the word, “Rest”? Or “Be still”? Can I be honest and tell you, that those are two of the hardest things for me to do, and yet, I sometimes find myself smack dab in the place where that is what God is asking of me. God’s timing is perfect though. He showed me clearly during a time away a few years ago that it’s not only good to take a time of rest after the weariness of the battle, but He commands it.
The 5 Best Ways to Change Your Mindset to Change Your Health
Have you ever experienced the shame and guilt that follows the mindless, numbed-out habit of eating your way into “feeling” better? You are not alone. But, you can change that. Wendie Pett is here to share the 5 best ways you can change your health by changing your mindset. Yes. If you change your mind, your actions and habits will follow. So often, certain behaviors, attitudes, and mindsets hold us back in life without us even knowing it. Read more for proven steps you can take to impact your health in a positive way.
My Grown-Up Christmas Wish List
Have you ever created a wish list for Christmas as a grown-up? This year, what I wanted more than anything for Christmas was peace for my family and peace for my heart. As I read over Philippians 4:6-7, God’s command to tell Him what we need really jumped out at me. What I wanted most was something only He could provide. Asking God for what I need became the impetus for My Grown-Up Christmas Wish List. It’s not just for Christmas, but for the whole upcoming year.
11 Tips to Begin PrayerWalking
I recently had the opportunity to chat with my friend, Janet McHenry, on an episode of Your Hope-Filled Perspective podcast. We talked about her practice of prayerwalking, what that looks like, and how that can enrich our prayer life as well. So many of my best prayerful conversations with God have been during my own walks around the neighborhood. With these 11 tips to begin prayerwalking, Janet shares with us about her journey with prayerwalking, and how you might incorporate prayerwalking into your own daily schedule.
A Healthier New Year Starts with Rest
Are you tired or worn out yet? It’s one of the busiest seasons of the year, and the vast majority of people tend to overextend themselves during the holidays—overextend their energy, overextend their budget, and some even overextend their welcome (but that’s for a different post at another time). A phrase from a Christmas carol has been stuck in my head the past week: a weary world rejoices. I’ve felt a bit weary as of late, and I’m sure many others have also after the past two years we’ve endured. One thing I know, is that I don’t want to start 2022 the same way I’m finishing 2021, and I know that a healthier new year starts with rest. Read more for how to start the new year off right.
Christmas Stress: How Do We Get Rid of It?
The last couple of years have been extraordinarily stressful, but the holiday season just seems to elevate the stress level to mountainous proportions. What if I told you, that we have control over much of our stress, and how we respond sets the tone for our holidays? That begs the question: what things can we let go of this holiday season? Christmas stress. How do we get rid of it? How do we survive the holiday season with a healthy perspective? How can we have a stress-free holiday season? Read on, my friend.
How To Recharge Yourself
While some consider this the “most joyful time of year,” many would confess it’s the “most stressful and exhausting time of year.” Regardless of where you fall on the continuum of opinion, we all need to do what is in our power to take care of ourselves so that we can do the things we need to do and be available to those who need us. That’s why it’s important to chat about how to recharge yourself. Be sure and read to the end for a special offer on a valuable resource that will help to improve your overall wellbeing so you can perform at an optimal level.
9 Tips for Handling Family Conflict and Stress During the Holidays
The season between Thanksgiving and New Year’s is supposed to be merry and bright. What about when gathering with family creates discord and discontent rather than all the feelings generated by the picture-perfect family Christmas cards that adorn social media? That’s when we need tips for handling family conflict and stress during the holidays.
54 Encouraging Christmas Bible Verses for Cards
Christmas is perhaps the time of year, other than Resurrection Sunday, when the world focuses most on the birth of Jesus Christ, His purpose for coming to earth, and the reason we celebrate the season. This is a time of year when many may be more receptive to hearing about our faith, while others need the encouragement our faith offers us. Whether you’re making homemade Christmas ornaments for the tree, or wanting encouraging Christmas Bible Verses for cards, I’m sure one of these will suit the need perfectly.
Food Temptation: How I Gained Victory
Danna Demetre battled a food addiction for years. Bulimia and diet pills filled her with so much fear and anxiety that she sometimes felt like she was losing her mind or even dying. That is what led her to Christ and how she ultimately gained victory over food temptations. She shares the steps she went through as God transformed her mind and her relationship with food.
Dr. Michelle Bengtson
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