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Don’t Settle ~ Sunday Devotion

Is anyone thirsty? Come and drink— even if you have no money! Come, take your choice of wine or milk— it’s all free! Isaiah 55:1 (NLT) Have you ever settled?…

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What Are You Chasing? ~ Sunday Devotion

Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies will have their fill of poverty. Proverbs 28:19 (NIV) I spent years chasing a smaller body….

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He Can Do It For You Too! ~ Sunday Devotion

He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the Lord and put their trust in him. Psalm 40:3 (NIV)…

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You May Have Life ~ Sunday Devotion

The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly….

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The Main Goal ~ Sunday Devotion

My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may…

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Not On Your Own ~ Sunday Devotion

For they did not gain possession of the land by their own sword, nor did their own arm save them; but it was Your right hand, Your arm, and the…

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What if you could let go of the holiday hustle and What if you could let go of the holiday hustle and embrace this wonderful time of year? The month of December is full of faith, family, and fun. It's a time to celebrate friends and family and the birth of our Savior. But it can also be overwhelming, and the first thing that we tend to let go is ourselves. We default to skipping workouts, grabbing quick meals, rushing through our quiet times all the while hoping that we can get everything back in order come January. But what if this year could be different? What if we could slow down a bit, enjoy the season, and make our faith and our overall health a priority? What if we actually maintained a healthy lifestyle through the month so that we could begin January without feeling guilt and shame from December? You can! Grab a copy of Turn Your Holidays into Holy-Days! With this guide, you can continue on, or even establish, your healthy living journey in December. This book is a combination of healthy living tips and devotions to guide you through this most wonderful time of year. It also helps you approach the new year with focus and clarity. No need for restarts and resolutions when you apply the content of this book to your daily life. Find it on Amazon or locally at @threesistersbooks #HealthyDecember #DecemberGuide #HappyHolidays #ChristmasDevotions
It is always the simple that produces the marvelou It is always the simple that produces the marvelous. ~ quote Although you can do hard things, you can do simple things longer. Aren't sustainable lasting results what we want when it comes to our health and fitness? We just completed #Planksgiving2022. One of the participants said she learned that she doesn't have to push herself or spend ridiculous amounts of time. She just needs to do something consistently. She said, "If that something is so small that I don't feel like procrastinating, then I'm more likely to do it." You'll actually do the simple things. And those things add up. When you make it simple, you can keep doing it and start to enjoy it. Living fit and free is a marvelous way to live. If you're not living like that, now is the time to start! Do that by doing something simple today. #MakeItEasy #DoOneThing #SmallSteps #QuoteOfTheDay
{Sunday Devotion - Don’t Settle}⁠ ⁠ “Is an {Sunday Devotion - Don’t Settle}⁠ ⁠ “Is anyone thirsty? Come and drink— even if you have no money! Come, take your choice of wine or milk— it’s all free!” Isaiah 55:1 (NLT)⁠ ⁠ Have you ever settled? I have. I imagine you have too. What makes us settle? I believe it’s wrapped up in insecurity and lack of or misplaced confidence.⁠ ⁠ Although my first husband was a good man, he wasn’t the right man for me. We weren’t right for each other. But years of insecurity had me believing that I had to take this opportunity because it was probably the only one I’d get. I settled.⁠ ⁠ I thought I’d battle my weight for the rest of my life. I started to settle into thinking that I’d never feel good in my body and fully embrace the woman God created me to be. I settled for worrying about my weight for years. ⁠ ⁠ Oftentimes, we settle because our confidence is misplaced. When I put my confidence in myself and my abilities, I’m limited. When I put my confidence in someone else, I’m sure to be let down. But when I put my confidence in Christ, I’m empowered. Why? Because He has everything I need. ⁠ ⁠ This verse invites us to come to Him and receive His best. He’s already paid the price, but we must accept His invitation. When we do, we’ll be amazed at what He makes available to us and what He has planned for us. ⁠ ⁠ Have you settled in an area, or multiple areas, of your life? Have you found yourself asking if this is as good as it’ll get? ⁠ ⁠ Friend, you haven’t tasted anything until you’ve tasted the goodness of God for your life. Take the invitation. He has great things available for you. ⁠ ⁠ Action Step: Where have you settled? It’s time to give that to the Lord and receive His best in its place. Take that step of faith today.⁠ ⁠ Happy Sunday! ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #SundayDevotion #DevotionsForWomen
Are you shopping today? It's a great day to suppor Are you shopping today? It's a great day to support your favorite small businesses locally and/or online. I'm excited to be participating in The Joyful Life’s Christmas Gift Guide again this year! When you browse, look for my devotionals listed there! With 12 gift categories and a variety of businesses to shop, you’re sure to find some incredible and unique gifts. This is a perfect opportunity to support small businesses like mine. I'm sure you can find something unique for those special people on your list! I've already placed a couple of orders. To access the Gift Guide—visit https://joyfullifemagazine.com/christian-christmas-gifts/ or visit @joyfullifemagazine for the link #ChristmasShopping #GiftGuide #ChristmasGiftsForWomen #SupportSmallBusiness
Black Friday might have you inside more than outsi Black Friday might have you inside more than outside - shopping in the store or at your computer shopping or catching up on work missed during the holiday yesterday. Make time to get outside for your dose of fresh air. Not to "make up" for eating more than you planned yesterday or anything like that. Simply to do your spirit, mind, and body a favor. Check in below when you've gotten your dose of fresh air! #GetOutside #FreshAir #BlackFriday #HealthyLivingTip #SelfCareIsImportant #MentalHealthMatters
“When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and s “When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, “Woman, you are set free from your infirmity. Then he put his hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God.” Luke 13:12-13 (NIV) This woman was set free by the power of Christ to glorify God. When God does a work in our lives, it’s for a purpose. While I struggled with body image, I believed that my life’s mission was to lose weight. But on a deeper level, I simply wanted to be free. Free of the inner turmoil this struggle caused. Free from daily worries about how I looked and what other people thought of me. Free from being driven by numbers on a scale. God did set me free. But He didn’t set me free simply to make my life easier. He set me free so that I could glorify Him with this story. He set me free so that I could share with others that He can set them free too. What has God done in your life? He did it for a purpose. Are you sharing it? Today is a good day to thank Him for what He's done and share it with someone else. It might be the exact encouragement they need. Happy Thanksgiving! {Taken from Week 47 of "A Year of Sundays"} #DailyDevotions #Purpose #DevotionsForWomen #BookExcerpt
"And we know that in all things God works for the "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28 (NIV) Today is the final day of #Planksgiving2022 and we are thanking God for the struggles, the challenges, the difficulties in our lives. It's during these times that He works good in us and through us. Just as this challenge was intended to strengthen our core and our sense of gratitude so there are things in our lives that have happened in order to make us stronger. Think of those things you've gone through that have made you stronger. Perhaps in the midst of the struggle, it was difficult to see God's plan. But now, looking back, can you see His hand and how He was working out things for good? Thank Him. You are strong. Happy Planksgiving! #Planksgiving2022 #IAMStrong #Blessings #CountYourBlessings #GratitudePractice
We're still planking and thanking! Today is Day We're still planking and thanking! Today is Day 9. What are you grateful for today? #Planksgiving2022 #BeGrateful #GratitudePractice
Small beginnings. “Do not despise these small b Small beginnings. “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s hand.” Zechariah 4:10 (NLT) They built the temple one brick at a time, making sure everything lined up. It was slow work. But once it was built, it stayed. Our healthy life is the same way. One step at a time. Slow work, but when you build it on a foundation of faith, it will stand. It will be sustainable. Read my latest devotion on Faith and Fitness Magazine about small beginnings. @faithandfitnessmagazine #FaithAndFitnessMagazine #FaithAndFitness #OneStepAtATime #Progress #MakingProgress #HealthyHabits
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