Indulgences surround us during the holidays. For many, the holidays are synonymous with celebration. For others, this festive time can evoke painful memories and/or increased stress. Joyful, sad, or anxious feelings can spawn unwise or wise indulgences and behaviors in how we eat, drink, or use our time and resources. The question is: are all …
Has God said no to a plan when yes was hoped for, or yes when no was expected? After listening intently to God in a difficult season, I learned some lessons about how to listen to God. Our HOLIDAY Wellness Plan acronym letter up next is L: for Listen. Serve only the LORD your God …
Sudden grief, frustration, disappointment, and regret collided. My already full plate overflowed with emergencies or what seemed like emergencies. Flying by the seat of my pants from this fire to the next did not create grace-filled reactions. So, we continue our HOLIDAY Wellness Plan Acronym with O for Overflowing Capacity. We’ve identified holiday habits to …
Habits: we all have them. Our world is cyclical-our lives, the seasons and even our habits. Hindsight has identified emerging patterns each year and season in my life. Maybe like me, you head into new seasons full of excitement and energy, only to find yourself weeks later exhausted and edgy. Whether the season is marked …