Love and encouragement from an imperfect mom and her fun teen daughters. We welcome you to live life with us.
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
Whether through abuse, lustful desires or seduction, some gals (and guys, but I will write this geared for gals), may fall into ungodly relationships and form ungodly soul ties. This term, “soul ties,” means an ungodly bond we have formed, which does not honor God, and which pulls on our soul, harming us. This is … Read more Inviting Surrogate Prayer to Break Ungodly Soul Ties
Why do we praise God? The Bible tells us to praise Him, but what is God’s reason and desire? Some atheists say God is arrogant and demands praise like a megalomaniac or narcissist. How do we respond to this criticism? I had heard that criticism when I was younger, and I did not have a … Read more Why We Praise God: Answers to Atheists Who say God is arrogant
I was dismayed when I discovered the dangers in some hair colors (permanent and temporary). While researchers cannot (yet) prove the link between certain chemicals in these dyes, laboratory animals exposed to them developed more cancer than the unexposed animals. Worse yet, studies comparing people exposed to the dyes (users of hair dye and salon … Read more Dangerous Hair Dyes and Safer Dyes
I want to share my school resources (for free) with you all. If you have a student who needs help, I might have some resources for her or him. I wrote my own curriculum for many subjects over the years when I was teaching, and prior to that, substitute teaching and tutoring. Sometimes I felt … Read more School Helps: tips and lessons for students and teachers
I experienced problems with all three blood properties: sugar, pressure and clotting. By God’s grace, I found non-surgical, non-prescription solutions, using supplements, food and meditation on God’s word. I cannot tell you what supplements to take, nor can I give you medical advice. You need to listen to your body and also work with your … Read more Blood Problems (sugar, pressure, clotting) and answers I found
I want to share my story about memorizing Scripture. I invite you to laugh with me and find the surprising encouragement and joy (guilt-free) I found in what I used to think was a boring and difficult spiritual discipline. This year I was reading a book about a parent’s spiritual warfare for her children. The … Read more Why Memorize Scripture: The No Guilt Approach
Content to be a minnow in an ocean of big fish Christians As a home schooling, stay-at-home mom, I am a minnow surrounded by glamorous dolphins and sailfish. These women write best sellers, speak on radio and reach millions for Christ. I shrink in comparison. Between teaching my girls, doing chores, and … Read more Minnow for Christ