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What Are You Asking For? ~ Sunday Devotional

“Therefore give to Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of…

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Why Are You Waiting ~ Sunday Devotional

“Then he said, ‘The God of our fathers has chosen you that you should know His will, and see the Just One, and hear the voice of His mouth. For…

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Your Speech ~ Sunday Devotional

“Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.” Colossians 4:6 (NKJV) Some things salt is used for:…

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Don’t Be Afraid ~ Sunday Devotional

“Now the Lord spoke to Paul in the night by a vision, “Do not be afraid, but speak, and do not keep silent; for I am with you, and no…

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What Happened?? ~ Sunday Devotional

Can I be honest for a minute and say that when I read the following verse, I just wanted to jump up and down and shout “This!  This right here!”…

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A Glimpse Into My Planner – Third Quarter 2020 Review

In 2018, I did a monthly recap post.  Last year, I did two recap posts:  one at six months and one at year end.  This year I’m taking a quarterly…

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"Every moment is a fresh beginning." ~ T.S. Eliot "Every moment is a fresh beginning." ~ T.S. Eliot . . If that's the case, then why does everyone wait until Monday to start the next diet?  Or why do the gyms fill up in January and the diet industry fill your newsfeed with empty promises of melting off the holiday pounds? . . There's no need to wait until Monday or January 1. . . Your next choice is an opportunity for a fresh start.  . . Last week I was on a #moderation365 coaching call with a client and we were talking about this thought of starting over on Monday. . . I don't know about you, but I have many parenting moments when I feel like I failed by getting impatient with my son, especially when he was little.  If I screwed up parenting on Wednesday, does that mean I just threw in the towel and said I'd start over on Monday...until then he was just on his own??   . . Of course not!  . . I took a deep breath and got right back at being a mom.   . . Well, you can do the same when it comes to your health and fitness.   With the next choice, you have the opportunity to come into your power and make a mindful decision.  It's what I teach in #moderation365. I've been working with a few women over the last 6 weeks, and I've seen them put this into practice. . . I've seen the smiles on their faces when they've shared a win, a time when they have practiced the pause and made a decision for the best of their mind and their body.   . . You can do this too.  No need to start over Monday or wait until January 1.  You have an opportunity with your next choice.  What will it be? . . . #freshstart #newbeginning #todayisyourday #startnow
What's your favorite cookie? . . Today is #Nationa What's your favorite cookie? . . Today is #NationalCookieDay  . . Do you need a special day to indulge in a "treat"? . . Are "treats," like cookies, relegated to special occasions or certain days of the week? . . I remember a time when I saved my "indulgences" for weekends after I had weighed in on Friday and had done a half marathon or a long run on Saturday.  Then, and only then, did I have the sweets and treats.  . . But what happens when a special occasion happens during the week?  My child's birthday or our anniversary.  Can't I have cake mid-week if those things happen on a day other than Saturday?? . . Well, at one time I'd say, "No can do."  Or, I'd do an extra long workout midweek to make room for the calories.   . . Ugh.  Not a way to live.  . . After #Moderation365 I decided that any food is available any day of the week.  So National Cookie Day is today.  Do I want a cookie?  Not sure.  Maybe not today but I might tomorrow.  . . How about you?  Are you stuck in that cycle where you think you can only eat certain things on certain days and only after you've pushed yourself at the gym?  . . When you're ready for a different way, contact me. Perhaps we can work together so you can start living fit and free!  . . #foodobsessionfreedom #faithandfood #eatthecookie #cookieday
The many faces of the Faith and Fitness Membership The many faces of the Faith and Fitness Membership Community. . . I wrapped up bonus coaching in the group this week. . . Although I am the coach, these ladies are a huge support to me as well.  That's what community is.  Women supporting women.  . . This membership is unlike any other you'll ever be, or have ever been, part of.  We're taking an integrated approach to healthy living because it's the only way to get sustainable lasting results.  . . These women are examples of the inside-out transformation that happens when you combine your faith and your fitness.   . . #Moderation365 is just a piece of that.  It applies to one pillar of the 4 pillars of the Faith and Fitness Framework.   . . The foundational pillar is faith.  I don't just add a verse in an attempt to try to disguise a weight loss plan as many well-intended coaches do.  We build everything on a foundation of faith.  . . If you're ready to start feeling better in your body now, today is your day!  Join this amazing group of women to gain support and accountability on your own faith and fitness journey.   . . This is the last day to join.  If you join now, you'll get a free copy of one of my books.  Offer ends tonight.  Doors to membership will close and will not reopen until the end of the month. (Link to join in bio.  DM me if you have questions.) . . . #womensupportingwomen #communityovercompetition #faithandfitness #womensfitness
"Part of the fun of Christmas is all the goodies." "Part of the fun of Christmas is all the goodies." . . While Balzar's in quarantine, he's reading "Turn Your Holidays into Holy-Days." Today includes a recipe for Granny O's peanut butter fudge.   . . Instead of fudge, he made some sugar cookies for the guys.   . . Tip:  Enjoy dishes and treats that you don't normally get the chance to have all year long.  Then, have just enough that leaves you feeling satisfied rather than stuffed.  You want to have a pleasant experience and a good memory of whatever you choose to enjoy.  . . What's a Christmas treat you're looking forward to?   . . . . #christmascookies #christmasgoodies #elfontheshelf #quarantinebaking #holidaybaking
Perfection doesn’t exist so cut yourself a break Perfection doesn’t exist so cut yourself a break and stop trying to achieve the unattainable. . . Celebrate each step. The small wins add up over time. One step...just take one step today. . . You got this 👊
This house runs on... . . Coffee . . Chocolate . . This house runs on... . . Coffee . . Chocolate . . Christmas music . . What is your house running on this month?? . . . . #timeforcoffee #coffeetime #chocolateeveryday #christmasmusic #soundsofchristmas #chocolate
{Mental Health Monday - Choosing Your Word for the {Mental Health Monday - Choosing Your Word for the Year} On December 29 in my book “Turn Your Holidays Into Holy-Days,” you’ll read how to pick a word and verse for the year. Why choose a word for the year rather than make a bunch of goals? They’re easily forgotten or dismissed. If we’ve learned anything from 2020, we’ve learned that things don’t always go as planned. For example, if you had a goal to participate in a certain race, the likelihood of that having been canceled is pretty high. But if your word for year was commit, you may have still followed your training even without the race looming on the horizon. Don’t randomly pick your word. Take some time with it. This is the process I follow and encourage you to do the same. Start by taking inventory of the previous year and then consider what you’re anticipating for the coming year. Then... Grab your Bible and a notebook and go somewhere to be alone. Pray. Ask God to clear your mind and to help you listen. Jot down words and phrases that start coming to you. Think about the words coming to you during this quiet time as well as words that seem to start jumping out at you throughout the day, when you’re reading something, etc. Search for scripture that goes along with the words. Pray over your list. Some years I have had multiple words and verses come to me, and it’s taken a few days, or even a week or two, to settle on what my focus needs to be. Other times the word and verse came quickly and easily, and I knew right away. There is no right or wrong way to do this process. The key is to listen to the Holy Spirit’s prompting and to be obedient. “For the word of God is alive and active.” Hebrews 4:12 (NIV) We never know what the year has in store for us...2020!? Circumstances can greatly impact specific goals; however, a word and a verse can easily adapt to any circumstance. Give it a try. If you’d like some help, contact me. I’ll schedule a 30 minute call with the first 3 people who reach out. We can work through, discuss, brainstorm your word for 2021. Happy Monday! #mentalhealthmonday #wordoftheyear #newyear
{Sunday Devotional - What is your mind set on?}⁠ {Sunday Devotional - What is your mind set on?}⁠ ⁠ “Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.” Romans 8:5 (NIV)⁠ ⁠ What are you thinking about right now? ⁠ ⁠ What were you thinking about half an hour ago?⁠ ⁠ If you paused to take inventory of what was on your mind over the last 24 hours, what would you tell me? What took up most of the space in your thoughts?⁠ ⁠ If you asked me these questions even 10 years ago, I would have had to admit that my mind was focused on what my body looked like and ways to manipulate it to become smaller. ⁠ ⁠ That’s sad to admit given that I’ve been a wife for 20 years, a stepmother for the same amount of time, and a mother for 17 years. And that’s not to mention other roles like counselor, volunteer, friend, etc. ⁠ ⁠ My point is that way too much of my thought life has been spent on desires of the flesh. ⁠ ⁠ While God had a life designed for me that included loving and serving others with the gifts and talents He entrusted to me, I was thinking more about myself. ⁠ ⁠ That which occupies our minds indicates if we’re more interested in pleasing our flesh or obeying the Spirit who lives in us. ⁠ ⁠ If you find yourself spending more time thinking on things that aren’t in line with the kind of life you want to be living, prioritize daily time in God’s Word. ⁠ ⁠ The best way to set your mind on things of the Spirit is to regularly set aside quiet time to read the Bible and pray. ⁠ ⁠ Post some verses around your workspace or set reminders on your phone with a Bible verse. This way, if your mind drifts away from things you’d prefer to be focusing on, these prompts will bring your mind back to where you want it to be. ⁠ ⁠ Just as I’ve been teaching the women in #moderation365 to practice the pause when it comes to making a decision about what food she’ll consume so I’m asking you to practice the pause to check in with our thoughts.⁠ ⁠ Think about what you’re thinking about. ⁠ ⁠ Happy Sunday!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #sundaydevotional #thoughts #sundayverse
Want a free book?⁠ ⁠ Join the Faith and Fitnes Want a free book?⁠ ⁠ Join the Faith and Fitness Membership Community, and you can get one of my books for free. ⁠ ⁠ In keeping with the theme of Thanksgiving, the amount of gratitude the women in this community have for the support as well as for one another is amazing. ⁠ ⁠ One woman says it like this: "I appreciate the way you pour into this group with so much love and support! You are making a difference in my life."⁠ ⁠ Another expressed her gratitude with these words: "Prayers of gratitude for coming out of a bondage of diet programs, numbers on scales, on my wrist, freedom to be ME, no longer measured and weighed to define who I am! Thank you Jesus, awaken and ready to follow YOU on this new journey."⁠ ⁠ And one had this to say: "I so appreciate our zoom meetings. When the pandemic began this group was a lifeline for me."⁠ ⁠ Do you need that kind of support and accountability in your life as you navigate your faith and fitness journey?⁠ ⁠ Now is the time to join us. Don't wait another day. ⁠ ⁠ Link to join in bio. Message me if you have any questions. When you sign up, I'll contact you about which book you want to receive. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #appreciation #communityovercompetition #devotionals #womensupportingwomen #inthistogether #faithandfitness ⁠
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