Put First Things First
Imagine a beautiful breakfast of gluten-free banana pancakes with a side of juicy ripe peaches, Greek yogurt, and sprouted pumpkin seeds. Does it sound good? Well, it was! I made the pancakes using a recipe from the…
The Trap of Loyalty
During my morning quiet time, I often start by reading something spiritual and meditating on what stands out to me. Recently, I did a deeper study on a verse that gave me a lot of insight into…
My Food Fight
An old Cherokee legend teaches that “whatever you feed grows.” Emotional eating is about feeding fear. Well, I am human and imperfect, and I admit that I sometimes turn to food for comfort instead of nourishment. I…
Just Breathe
Hildegard von Bingen, a holy woman filled with the Spirit, once said the following about herself. There was once a king sitting on his throne. Around him stood great and wonderfully beautiful columns ornamented with ivory, bearing…
The Relationship between Stillness and Abandonment
Do you have people in your life that are like Jesus to you? They are the ones who walk with you through the hills and valleys. They are channels through which God works. Their presence alone is…
A Song from the Heart
A long time ago, I learned that there are no coincidences, not even with song lyrics that are stuck in my head. I am not very good at memorizing scripture verses, but song lyrics stick like glue.…