Fitness tips and Bible-based encouragement for moms needing peace and simplicity
I know I've already written here a bit about the car accident I was involved in 6 weeks ago, but I had the opportunity to share my testimony with our church recently and wanted to share it here as well. (*I ended up having to rerecord this audio file, so it's not the live version … Continue reading My Post-Car-Accident Testimony
As many of you know, we are dealing with the tragic loss of my husband's best friend, so I'm laying low on social media this week. But I know the world keeps spinning for everyone else, and Advent is almost here! So - here's a repost of my announcement from last year's inaugural "Active Advent" … Continue reading Active Advent 2015
With Earth Day coming up this week, I've been thinking a lot about stewardship and the responsibility to take care of this place well. Genesis 2:15 tells us that, "The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it." How exactly should we take … Continue reading Taking Care of the Earth and our Bodies
It's no surprise that I need a little more relaxation in my life! (Who doesn't, right?) I've mentioned before that I'm a worrier by nature. And, you may recall, I recently wrote about how anxiety and I are unfortunately close friends (especially when it comes to pregnancy). But, if you saw my Facebook post earlier, I've … Continue reading Reason for the Relaxation Audio
It's a game show. With letters and puzzles and a colorful spinning wheel full of monetary values and prizes. But to my family, it's really so much more! To us, Wheel of Fortune is an amazing representation of God's providence in our lives. Really, it is! Hopefully you have a minute - it's not my shortest … Continue reading Wheel of Fortune – Really?
Yes, sleeping in a closet really does play an important role in my faith-shaping testimony (and I'll get to that in a moment…) But first, I just have to say, I LOVE the way Christian music speaks to me. I remember "finding" a Christian radio station by surprise one Saturday morning while cleaning my room … Continue reading Christian Music and Sleeping in a Closet
Some people are just morning people - I get that. I totally understand that waking up early is more difficult for some people than for others. My ability and motivation to do anything super-productive diminishes around 9PM. I'm just wired to be up at the crack of dawn… May have something to do with the name; … Continue reading The 10-Second Tip that Helps Me Start My Day with a Workout AND the Word
I know - we haven't even had Thanksgiving yet! (It's one of my favorite holidays!) But the start of the Christmas season, Advent, is less than two weeks away! And, boy, do I have something exciting to share... Friends, if you haven't seen the Advent book, Truth in the Tinsel, it's a must-have! Sure, it's meant to … Continue reading Truth in the Tinsel Exercises – Active Advent
Yes. Rest. While I’m all for working up a good sweat during a workout, I’m also a huge fan of RESTING! In terms of strength training, it’s vital for your muscles to have 48 hours to repair themselves in order to avoid overuse injuries. Just like muscles, we grow best when we have time … Continue reading Find a Little Rest
You may have noticed the Planksgiving and Prayer Challenge I'm participating in. I certainly do not take credit for coming up with the ideas (nor do I go into the depths of the Scripture, prayer, and explanations of the positions as the creators do). But here's the gist: Plank for 1-minute and pray while … Continue reading Planksgiving and Prayer November Challenge
Everyday Faith + Fitness 