Yesterday I was thinking about today, and today I'm already thinking about tomorrow. What will the New Year bring? The excitement of new beginnings, the hope for the future, the worry of what might go wrong, and the anticipation of achieving goals. But I don't want to keep thinking about, worrying about and planning for tomorrow... So I pray for today. Today I pray for the people in ... View Post
Soul Food: ‘Tis the Season
'Tis the season for peace and joy, The season of giving more than one toy. 'Tis the season to spread holiday cheer, The season for laughter and drinking beer. 'Tis the season for stress and worry, Because let's be honest, there is so much to get done - it's time to hurry! Dear Lord, As much as I love the season of Christmas, I'd be lying if I didn't say it can be a ... View Post
Soul Food: Perfectly Designed Planners
Dear Lord, I like to plan things out. I love schedules, agendas, and perfectly planned out planners. I've been told you are the master planner. I've heard you have a perfect plan for me, and actually for all of us. We are told everything happens for a reason. But you haven't shared this master plan with me, and sometimes it gets frustrating not knowing what's next. Not knowing our schedule, ... View Post
Soul Food: Eat My Own Food
"We hear that some are conducting themselves among you in a disorderly way, by not keeping busy but minding the business of others. Such people, we instruct and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and to eat their own food." 2 THES 3:7-12 Dear Lord Jesus, How often I find myself looking and comparing myself to others? Not only am I guilty of comparing, but I also find myself ... View Post
Sharing Sacred Space
I have something special I'd like to share with you. After years of journaling prayers and devotions, He's told me it's time we share Soul Food. While it's probably not the soul food you're thinking about, the type that makes your mouth salivate and brings warm memories, these are recipes I believe to be essential to living a well-nourished life. Soul Food is my collection of ... View Post
This is just not working anymore…
Yesterday I received a phone call from a friend sharing that she had cancelled her current fitness contract. As much as she LOVED the classes and the instructor, the times were just not working with her life anymore. Canceling the classes relieved a big weight off her shoulders, as she was able to release guilt associated with skipped workouts due to sick kids or her husband traveling (things ... View Post