Live for the glory of God
I never thought I’d be writing a post like this. When people would talk about chronic illness, I’d hear “I’m a whiny, lazy, hypochondriac”. Judgmental much? But that was me, a little unfeeling and whole lot judgmental. I was like this, even toward myself. In 2006 I visited the doctor because I was sick, worn […]
We live in a very stressed-out culture that is constantly looking for ways to unwind and destress. Just about any doctor or health expert will tell you to do one thing: Meditate. By meditate they mean an Eastern form of meditation: Zen meditation, transcendental meditation, yoga, Chinese or Hindu meditation, guided meditation: all of which […]
Do you struggle with fear, anxiety, or panic attacks? Do you feel depressed or like your mind and thoughts are often under attack? Are you weighed down with feelings of failure and a need for wisdom? The Christian community deals with these kinds of problems all of the time, and most do not realize that […]
Do you practice Christian meditation? Perhaps you’ve never heard of Christian meditation, it’s benefits, and the amazing ways it will transform your life and renew your mind. Maybe you’ve heard of Christian meditation, but it looked a little too much like eastern meditation for your comfort. Yes – I have read those posts, too. Here’s […]
One essential Christian discipline is memorizing scripture. Right up there with fasting, it is one Christian discipline that is most often neglected. Once we finish school, the last thing we want to do is have to memorize more information. Our brain is tired, we just want to let it rest. However, if we’re honest with […]
Every spiritual battle begins in the mind. Our mind is a very powerful tool and can either be our greatest ally in spiritual warfare or can be our greatest foe. We can literally defeat ourselves in our mind. The enemy knows this, and will use it to his advantage every time. This is why Paul […]
When we think of success, we often think of a great career with a good paycheck that allows us to buy a big house and a new car; and provides us with a good retirement. Perhaps it means that we become well-known, maybe even a celebrity. And while these things are not things Christians should […]
Have you ever noticed that we don’t naturally live thankfully? Sure, there are the “glass-half-full” people who tend to be more sanguine, and therefore think more positively. But that’s not what I’m talking about. I’m talking about the fact that we don’t naturally live in a way where we are continually aware of the little […]
Along with the growing unbliblical trend of self-care among Christian women is a growing trend of speaking positive affirmations. Speaking positive affirmations is a daily practice of one choosing certain phrases, thoughts and quotes to speak to themselves in an effort to boost their self-worth and defeat negativity in their life. These affirmations are a […]
If self care is an unbiblical concept, what does that mean for Christian women and their need to care for themselves? This is a very important question we must answer, because the danger in leaving that question unresolved is the tendency to jump to the other extreme of neglecting ourselves in service to others. Neither […]
Have you wondered if as a Christian woman it is okay to practice self care? I don’t know about you, but when I see these buzz words and band wagons, I grow a little cautious. And here’s why. I don’t follow a crowd. Not to over-spiritualize something, but Jesus did say that the road to life was […]
I have watched in great fascination as the debate over adult coloring books has ensued on Facebook. It started with this article: Adult Coloring Books and Mandalas, A Warning For Christians. In the article the writer reveals how many adult coloring books contain Mandalas, which is a symbol connected to Indian ritualism and Buddhism as a […]
