It's January 19th, and many of us have already given up on our commitment to "Be Healthy This Year!!!!" It's not that we don't want to be healthy. We do! We're just demoralized by the constant failures that go along with working on a be healthy ... [ Read More ]
29: 6 Steps to Breaking Free From Self-Condemnation
One of the things I've struggled with as a writer is self-condemnation. I'm not a Type A person who is capable of getting a lot done each day, but for some reason I expect myself to be. When I fail to live up to my unrealistic expectations for work, ... [ Read More ]
Feeling Guilty: 10 Bible Verses & 8 Questions
Have you ever felt a vague sense of guilt and you're not really sure what's causing it? Or maybe you do know what's causing it, and it's so terrible, you're afraid that God can never forgive you? Feeling guilty can become a lifelong habit if we're ... [ Read More ]
New Book! The Renewing of the Mind Project
Do you ever feel like you'll never change? Maybe you've been struggling with the same sin for years. Or you’re stuck in the grip of a negative emotion like worry, anger, or insecurity. Or you’ve been trying to start a habit--like have a daily ... [ Read More ]
02: When Life is Hard: 11 Questions to Ask
Welcome to the Christian Habits podcast, episode two! I won't normally write a separate blog post to go with the podcast, but thought I would today so I could explain what it's like to do a podcast. The nice thing about blogging is that if you ... [ Read More ]
8 Lies That Lead to Holiday Weight Gain
It's that time of year we all know and love: The Holiday Eating Season. If you'd like a lie/truth chart that will help you renew your mind during the holidays, click here, as I am guest posting today at psychowith6.com. You can also enter a ... [ Read More ]
I Deserve a Donut – Christian Weight Loss Companion
Do you ever feel like you deserve a donut with the way life has been going lately? I know I do. The truth is, we want life to be fun and easy. And what could be easier than eating what we want when we want? Especially when everything we watch ... [ Read More ]
Weight Loss Bible Verses: 10 Lies 10 Verses
Do you ever feel like those yummy treats are shouting "Eat me!! Eat me!!" and you just can't say no? The reason we can't say no is because we're believing lies. Lies like, "That first piece of cake was so good, I should have another!" or "This treat ... [ Read More ]
Renewing of the Mind Bible Verses
Do you ever feel like you want to have a daily quiet time or renewing-of-the-mind time, but you just can't make yourself do it? If so, try praying through some of these Bible verses. Here's an example of a Scripture prayer you could pray for ... [ Read More ]
20 Things to be Thankful For When Life is Hard
I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving tomorrow celebrating the holiday with family and friends. It comes in the midst of an uncertain time in the history of our country and the world. A time that makes it easier to worry rather than to be ... [ Read More ]