When You’re Not Feeling Close to God – Pt. 1

open arms at the topDo you ever find yourself feeling distant from God, but you’re not sure why? Here are 3 questions you can use to get back on track when you’re not feeling close. Continue reading

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How to Stop Worrying

ID-10026594Do you ever worry about things you can’t control? Or even things you can control?

I’m a former worry maestro. Back in the old days, my husband would walk in the door 30 minutes late from a hunting trip and find me planning his funeral.

Thankfully, I’ve learned to go to God for help with my worries! If you’re a worrier, here are a few things that will help. Continue reading

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Francis Chan: The Dangers of a Writing and Speaking Ministry

In this video Francis Chan talks about his experience with fame after the success of his book, “Crazy Love,” and how it affected him. He also talks about doing ministry in an Internet society where everyone has access to you. It’s 30 minutes long, but he gets into it right away – the first 10 minutes are especially helpful for bloggers!

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When You Feel Like Giving Up

IMG_0082Have you ever tried to break a habit, all excited about the way your life was going to change, and then had it all come crashing down over your head?

Maybe you slipped up a couple of times, 0r received a few discouraging remarks from a friend, or maybe you just got sick of walking the straight and narrow. Continue reading

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When You Don’t Feel Close to God

IMG_1467Have you ever gone through a season in your life when you didn’t feel close to God? I’m guest posting today at the Upper Room about one of those seasons in my own life. If  you’d like to read it, click here.

If you want help losing weight, Heidi Bylsma is starting a study today combining the weight loss Bible study from my blog with her own expertise at Thin Within. To get to her blog, click here.

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How to Make Decisions Without Going Crazy

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When our youngest daughter was born, we gave our 4-year old son a choice: fly with me to Grandma and Grandpa’s to show them the new baby or stay home with his dad and siblings.

He agonized for days over the decision – not because he didn’t love Grandma and Grandpa, but because if he stayed home he would get to spend a night at a friend’s house and watch a movie (which tells you how often they got to watch movies). Continue reading

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Weight Loss Bible Study and IPhone App

itunes artwork 512 1Hi Everyone,  I just have a few odds and ends about weight loss today.

I Deserve a Donut App and Weight Loss Support Forum:

Since launching my emotional eating iPhone app last summer, I’ve had lots of questions about how to use the app. Continue reading

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When Life is Dreary

IMG_9750A few weeks ago I was reading about Jacob’s journey back to his mom’s relatives.

God appears to him in a dream and when Jacob wakes up, he says, “Surely, God is in this place, and I didn’t know it! How awesome is this place!” Continue reading

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