Love and encouragement from an imperfect mom and her fun teen daughters. We welcome you to live life with us.
Lindsey likes to bake. We discovered some baking pans contain lead and other heavy (toxic) metals and PFAS (a synthetic chemical that is linked with hormonal disruption–i.e. it can be toxic). Stainless steel pans are considered safe (yes, sadly without the nonstick surface with has PFAS). Here is a link to a Walmart set of … Read more Lindsey’s List
Is pain inevitable? I have found I can avoid it, and you know I am no Superwoman. So I decided if a simple gal like me can avoid pain, why not share what worked for me, in case anything I do might work for you. As I say in all my health posts, I am … Read more Nearly Pain-Free Living: Natural Pain Relief
Researchers don’t surprise us when they say social media, and Covid only made people feel more isolated, sad and anxious. We sense this in our hearts. But even Christians might think we are alone (strange, weird, carrying problems no one else carries), when we are not, or at least we shouldn’t stay alone. Although this … Read more Don’t Go it Alone: Tell Someone When You are Hurting
We rejoice in God’s unconditional love. Romans 5:8 says, “God proved his love for us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” God loved us even when we hated him. When we sin, God loves us just as much. There is nothing we can do to make God love us more … Read more Are God’s Blessings Conditional? Yes, though He still Cares for Us
Showing off in the news and in social media, actors, musicians, artists and influencers imply they are better than us, so we must copy them. In essence, they want us to compare ourselves to them and feel shame when we differ from them. Even in church, we may believe Bible heroes or even other church … Read more Comparing Ourselves to Others: Who does God say You are?
People ask the ancient question, “Why does God allow good people to suffer?” Atheists blame God for the suffering of the “innocent” and “good” people. Job’s “friends” blamed innocent Job for his suffering, saying he was a bad man who was justly punished. Theologians say, “No one is good, so we brought on our own … Read more Why Does God Allow Good People to Suffer?
Has anyone said you or your loved one is clumsy? Do you tend to sprain or injure joints more often than others? You or your loved one may have the congenital defect (“Joint Hyper Mobility Syndrome”) I mentioned in last week’s post, “Loving All Body Types,” so be sure to read it. I’ll show you … Read more Identifying Patterns in Injuries: Clumsy or Congenital Defect?
Before I discuss my work outs, I want to introduce the concept of body types so you can understand innate physiological differences and (Lord willing) toss aside any shame for the body God gave you. You see, I had to adapt my workouts based upon how I’m built. Before I understood my body type (called … Read more Loving All Body Types
Many pastors tell people to stop worrying, because it is a sin. These pastors use verses in which Jesus specifically commands against worry. For example, John 14:27, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and … Read more Is Worry a Sin?
I want to avoid criticizing others, but my sinful nature fights back. I love people and the Lord, and I hurt both when I think unfairly critically about people or my life. Impatience, self importance, wrong assumptions, so many errors prompt my sin nature to harshly criticize. For example, I might think, “What’s wrong with … Read more Challenging a Critical Spirit