via proverbs31.org Everything about me looked like I was a serious runner. Leggings, earbuds and my cellphone armband communicated to all onlookers that I was in the habit of exercising regularly. The elastic in my pants firmed up my otherwise wiggly cellulite, making me appear more toned. I felt good, looked the part and had [...]
via proverbs31.org Growing up, my family was one big mess. Fighting. Arguing. Yelling. Crying. And eventually, a lot of forgiving. During the early years, especially before we knew Jesus, it seemed like the holidays were always the worst. If ever there is a place to learn about forgiveness … to practice forgiveness … to struggle [...]
via proverbs31.org During the first week of January 2022, the steady static of anxiety blared in my heart as I watched my friends post their New Year’s resolutions. I had joined them with enthusiasm in years past, charging with joy into our annual fresh start. Last year was different. I couldn’t nail down one resolution. [...]
via proverbs31.org A few months ago, I ran in the Diamond 13K race in Central California. The out-and-back course included a mix of shade and sun and a view of the majestic Sierra Nevada in the distance. Taking off from the start, I found myself running next to my friend Sunny. We were chatting away [...]
via dayspring.com After weeks of whirlwind holiday planning and activities, the holiday season has come to an end. Anyone else feeling less-than-energized? If so, you’re in good company! When post-holiday exhaustion hits, it can be difficult to find motivation. Care to join us for some much-needed rest and rejuvenation? Here are 4 Scriptures on rest and restoration to help guide [...]
via dayspring.com God loves everyone—and He calls us to do the same selflessly, without expectation of something in return. Love is given utmost importance in His Word. We are expected to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind—and to love our neighbor, too. What is love? The ‘Love Verse’ at 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 [...]
via dayspring.com Her Facebook post was meant to be humorous, not a solicitation for advice. Instead, it was meant to be a comedic head-nod to all the new-year weight-watchers who were already weary of salad — which was just about everyone. Thus, she posted a hilarious quip from her recent class on weight and healthy [...]
via proverbs31.org A couple years ago, I was already in such a hard season, and in the moment my doctor said, “Lysa, I’m so sorry, but you have cancer,” everything around me got incredibly quiet and seemed to move very slowly. I could hear the doctor continuing to talk, but I couldn’t make out his [...]
via proverbs31.org There’s a valid question a lot of people find themselves asking: “When this season of my life ends, what am I supposed to do next?” In the present, as my three daughters continue to grow up, my role as parent has shifted, and I find myself tossing that question around in my mind. [...]
via dayspring.com We climbed into bed, exhausted with a weariness of the soul that comes from an unexpected burden. The shock of the events of the day left us numb and speechless, but sleep was the farthest thing from our minds when our heads hit the pillows that chilly November night. We had hurriedly packed [...]