In Real Life

in real life

Look at many people and you’ll see it. Head down, attention focused on their phone or device more than in real life. We rely so much on communicating with others via text or social media that in-person communication is becoming a lost art. Even calling someone generates fear in some! Enough. In my quest to …

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Purposefully Present

purposefully present

Ever feel like you’re missing your life? We blink and the kids are grown or aging parents suddenly need us. And those dreams or plans we had for our lives? They now seem out of reach as we wonder where the time went or why we were not purposefully present. “Life moves pretty fast. If …

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A Present Presence

a present presence

If there’s one thing I’m sure of, it’s God’s present presence with me. Ever since I began to better understand God and His love for me, I knew He was with me. It was just a given. One that I sadly took for granted, at times. But whenever I needed Him–in times of pain, grief, …

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Doing What We Want

doing what we want

The world encourages us to be doing what we want. Yet, does this sound familiar, especially during the holiday season? I don’t really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don’t do it. Instead, I do what I hate. ~ Romans 7:15 As we continue with our #HolidayWellnessHabits series, we’ve …

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Holiday Loves & Lapses

holiday loves and lapses

Gooey cinnamon rolls and breads, savory Thanksgiving stuffing, chewy Christmas cookies, and relaxing by the fire with loved ones are just a few of my holiday loves. Yet, I don’t want holiday indulgences to create New Year regrets. Not enough exercising, healthy foods, or sleep are frequent holiday lapses in my wellness this time of …

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