It’s time for the sixth annual Crunchy Christian Gift Guide! Every year I round up my favorite gift ideas for the crunchy granola, Jesus loving types on your gift list (and you’re of course welcome to get inspiration for your own wish list too!) Check out the previous years for even more gift ideas: 2020 …
Concerns about protecting your home from EMFs (electro magnetic frequencies) and 5G have started to become more mainstream, as more people take an interest in natural and holistic approaches to health, and begin to question the effects of all the technology constantly surrounding us. If you’re new to the topic of EMFs and the potential …
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Ultimate Bundles are always a great way to get an awesome deal on ebooks, courses, printables, and more, but I’m especially excited about the 2021 Ultimate Christian Living Bundle! It’s been several years since they have offered this one and you don’t want to miss it! 50 resources worth $1,182.78 all for only $29! The …
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One of the great gifts of 2020 is that is required us all to simplify and adjust our rhythms. The drawback being that all those changes were made in a season of stress and out of necessity, rather than thoughtfully chosen based on what would serve us best. The New Year is a perfect opportunity …
I must confess, I’m usually a bit of a bah-humbug. I don’t like decorating or celebrating Christmas until the day after Thanksgiving. (Shopping is another story – I gift shop year round) But this year we all need as much joy and celebration as we can get! So crank up the Christmas carols and break …
Trends towards holistic health have made body, mind, and spirit buzz words. Doctors are more likely to acknowledge mental impacts on physical health, counselors are more likely to recommend yoga or other physical exercises, and churches are more likely to offer counseling or physical health programs. The problem with the holistic trend is that it …
Today’s guest post is from Melissa Tumino of Think About Such Things. I met Melissa through a blogging group and we quickly found we have a lot in common with mutual friends from ministry school. When I read this post on her site I knew I just had to share it with my readers and …
Meditating on scripture is a powerful way to renew our minds. Often I will assign my clients scripture studies as homework. Whatever emotion they are struggling with or faulty belief they are trying to displace – they’ll meditate on scriptures that fill them with the truth of what God says about it. I have them …
A decade ago I was in a season of life where I spent up to six hours a day in prayer. It was a powerful season, a beautiful season, a season that really grew my relationship with God and my spiritual health. And then life seasons changed. I no longer had all that time available …
Ever notice how the language of spiritual warfare typically assume the underdog position? In one breath the same person may tell you the battle is already won, while also lamenting how defeated they feel spiritually and how afraid they are of the enemy. What if we could shift that entire paradigm of thinking and start …
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We’re all trying to be the healthiest we can body, mind, and spirit, but sorting through all the resources we need to reach our goals can feel overwhelming. There are so many good options and the costs can add up quickly. But there is hope! Ultimate Bundles are an amazing opportunity to get lots of …
Hanukkah typically falls close to Christmas, sometimes as early as November, and sometimes lining up with Christmas Day. If you’re wondering if Christians should celebrate Hanukkah or if it’s just a Jewish version of Christmas, you can put aside the dreidels and the gelt as we dive deeper into the meaning behind this Festival of …
The holiday season can be a blur of parties, shopping, family, and friends. Even if you enjoy all the festivities it’s important to take care of yourself and not lose sight of what you need throughout this busy season. If self care feels like yet another thing to worry about during the holidays, these five …
Eating healthy during the holidays can sound like an oxymoron. Depending on who you listen to, American’s gain on average 1-7 pounds from the end of November to beginning of January. What makes that weight gain worse is that we tend to not lose it during the rest of the year. So over time we …
It’s that time of year! Are you making a list and checking it twice? Maybe you’ve been asked for your wish list and are stumped what to put on it. Fear not! The 2019 crunchy Christian wish list is here! These are all my top picks of the year for the crunchy minded, organic loving, …
So I have a confession, while most people are either decorating early for Christmas or complaining about people decorating early for Christmas, I’m happily unpacking my collection of cornucopias thrilled that it’s finally their time of year. A Horn of Plenty What’s a cornucopia?! You may be asking, and understandably so. They’ve mostly fallen out …
The end of the year can feel like a big rush from Halloween to Christmas with a blip of Thanksgiving in the middle. Stores are already full of Christmas (and have been since July). Those certain odd friends start blasting Christmas music the second the last trick or treater leaves their door. And while research …
The ultra short version of this review would be, “Unpunishable is a life changing book, drop everything and read it right now!” There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” 1 John 4:18 We …
One week our pastor’s sermon reminded me of a conversation I had with Holy Spirit years ago about working with a heavenly perspective. At the time I was working in a group home for girls that had survived sex trafficking. It was an extremely stressful and dangerous work environment mainly because of how the home …
Today’s guest post from Michael C. King takes an interesting look at the book of Job. His interpretation may challenge what you currently believe about this book of the Bible, which is good. It means you’ll have to reexamine the book of Job for yourself and really listen to what Holy Spirit is saying through …
Father’s Day and its counterpart, Mother’s Day, are hard to ignore in our culture. Depending on your experience, this day may bring joy, pain, or a mixture of both. Good fathers are protectors, providers, and bestowers of identity. They make us feel safe, secure, and significant. Unfortunately good fathers are not as common as they …
Today’s epigenetics guest post comes from Alice Mills of Poema Chronicles. It was originally shared here on her blog. The study of epigenetics and generational memory, at least as far as its relationship to trauma, is fairly new. Without going into a poor scientific explanation of what epigenetics is, I will merely quote Dr. Jackie …
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#metoo has been raising awareness of the epidemic of sexual abuse. But awareness alone doesn’t heal. Learn how you can be a good friend when she (or he) says “me too”. When a Friend Tells you She’s been Sexually Abused When we were nineteen my friend started having memories, flash backs, of her childhood. These …
Is Lent part of your spiritual practice? Chances are it’s something you’ve heard about, but not engaged with personally, as much of United States Christian tradition has neglected these ancient church practices. However, the spiritual rhythms of Ash Wednesday and Lent leading up to Easter aren’t just Catholic practices as many assume. These traditions have …
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Trying to find some binge-worthy Netflix? Wanting to watch something that will actually help you live healthy and free? Try one of these from my top 10 holistic health Netflix picks to nourish your body-mind-spirit. (All instant watch of course at time of posting this article, who requests DVDs anymore?) List updated February 2019. Top …
Anxiety is such a common struggle in our culture, but just as common is it’s cousin confusion. We often talk of confusion as a cloud or fog. If we could just clear the air the confusion would be gone and we’d be free. But what if just clearing away the clouds isn’t the answer to …
January is here! Maybe you were planning for it weeks in advance, or may it crept up on you out of nowhere, but whether you made your resolutions for the year already or not, there’s still plenty of time to choose what you want this year to be about and set you intentions rather than …
Identifying lies we believe and the truth that undoes them is important throughout the year. But there seem to be a special brand of lies that come creeping at Christmas time. Maybe it’s a lie that’s unique to the holiday season, or maybe it’s just a more festive version of a lie you struggle with …
It’s that time of year! Whether you turned on the Christmas music November 1st and have your list and shopping all done before Black Friday or you prefer to wait for the exhilarating rush of getting it all done on Christmas Eve, you’ve likely got a list of loved ones you’re looking for gifts to …
The Psalms speak often of Christian meditation: “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.” Psalm 19:14 (ESV). “My mouth will speak wisdom, And the meditation of my heart will be understanding.” Psalm 49:3 (NASB) “Let my meditation be pleasing to Him; As for me, I shall be glad in …
Different Seasons Ever notice how there are different seasons of life within the earths four seasons? We notice the slight chill in the morning air near the end of summer and know that autumn is on its way. We also notice the shift in store displays and how they signal the holidays to come. Rhythms …
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issue in the United States. 1 in 6 adults take an anti-depressant or anti-anxiety medication. Both inside and outside the church, anxiety is a rampant issue, and people are desperate for relief. Heaven’s Cure for Anxiety It may sound cliché to say that the answer to anxiety …
The short version of this post would just say “Good Good Father” for all the Enneagram numbers. When I surveyed each Enneagram’s favorite worship songs, at least one person from each number picked it as their favorite. It seems Pat Barrett and Housefires found the perfect combination of all our core needs and wrapped them …
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A big part of inner healing work is forgiveness. Frequently I’ll have a client say, “Oh, I’ve already forgiven them,” when forgiving a certain person comes up in session. Sometimes this is a resistance to really forgiving — trying to avoid dealing with their feelings towards that person. But often it comes from a genuine …
Holidays like Mother’s Day often come with cultural expectations of joy and celebration, as if everyone’s experience of mothering has been a positive one. Often the day is so painful and the church so insensitive, that many women choose to stay home on Mother’s Day Sunday rather than have salt rubbed in their wounds. But …
One of the most puzzling things new clients will tell me is, “Oh I haven’t experienced any trauma.” After they’ve listed all the things they are looking for help with — the relational issues, anxiety, crises of faith, and sleep disturbances, to a name a few, they somehow don’t understand that these symptoms came from …
Today’s guest blog post was written by Meridee Watts. I’ve had the pleasure of calling Meridee friend for over a decade. We attended the Elijah House School of Prayer Ministry together and I have great respect for her wisdom in nurturing gardens of the heart and yard. 4 Lessons We Learn from Seeds about Taking …
What if you could lose weight just by talking to yourself? That’s the question we sought to answer as my co-author and I went on the journey of writing our new book, Body Coaching: Losing Weight Through Positive Self-Talk. We weren’t interested in just another diet or weight loss plan, we wanted to know what it would …
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Today’s guest post is from Rachel Whitley, certified personal trainer. Rachel married one of my favorite high school guy friends and so I’ve had the pleasure of claiming her as my friend too. I love how she makes eating balanced meals so approachable and simple. Building a Better Breakfast I know I don’t have to …
The theory of quantum entanglement describes how two particles can become entangled in such a way that even when they are separated by a vast distance they are linked, with the actions of one affecting the other and an apparent awareness of one another. This quantum reality may be a scientific glimpse into a spiritual reality …
Today’s guest post is from my friend Seneca. Though flower essences are her main gig, Seneca has always had a passion for holistic health and helping others learn how to stay healthy in the natural-est of ways. I invited her to share what she’s learned over the years about holistic dental care and how you …
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Many Christians have been burned by churches and some have chosen to abandon church altogether. But scripture is clear that Jesus loves The Church, and desires to see believers gathering together in local churches. There are no lone wolf Christians in the New Testament. Even if you never darken the door of another church building, …
You ever get in the mood to get rid of ALL the things, but then feel guilty about just throwing stuff out when you really should hold onto it and try to sell it first? Yeah, me too…and that’s how I end up with my spare bedroom being a never ending turn-style of random boxes …
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Today’s guest post is from Lauren, one of our IHS students. The past several years Lauren has been on a journey of discovering her spiritual gifts and learning to walk in a supernatural lifestyle. Things like hearing prophetic words, seeing angels and demons, and having God-given sensitivity to other’s thoughts and feelings. She’s going to …
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Ever feel like getting healthy would be easier if you were already healthier? While there’s no magic shortcut for the hard work of making the lifestyle changes needed for health, flower essences can help with the emotional heavy lifting to get you that much closer to the breakthrough you’ve been looking for. Body – Mind …
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On Christmas day there is always one present that I rush to open before anything else. It’s not under the tree or in my stocking, but on the fireplace mantle there’s a little framed card that has become my favorite Christmas gift. This gift isn’t expensive, flashy, or bought in a store, but it’s the …
Taking a redemptive posture doesn’t always mean reclaiming whatever needs redeeming. It can also mean redirecting to a Kingdom truth. With chakras I am not proposing that we study them and embrace them as good. What I am proposing is that we take a redemptive posture as Paul did at Mars Hill. So Paul stood …
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Wondering what to get for the health conscious Christian lady on your list? This crunchy Christian gift guide will give you lots of great ideas of what to give, and maybe even some ideas of what you want to put on your own wishlist. Be sure to check out the freebies at the bottom of …
500 years ago October 31st took on a new meaning. Reformation Day, the day on which Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of All Saints Church in Wittenberg, Germany, forever changed the course of history. In Luther’s day the church had drifted into a false doctrine of indulgences and a works based …
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It doesn’t take much convincing to believe that music affects mood. We all have those favorite songs that relax us, those energetic songs that get us going, and certain songs or music genres we just don’t resonate with at all. Music therapy is a growing field that is seeing improved patient outcomes in hospital settings …
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This free 7 day inner healing mini course will teach you the basics of inner healing and start you on your journey of praying through your own hurts. Each day also includes a free devotional download to take what you’ve learned deeper into personal application. Inner healing is a powerful tool for bringing relief to …
Today’s guest blog post was written by Meridee Watts. I’ve had the pleasure of calling Meridee friend for over a decade. We attended the Elijah House School of Prayer Ministry together and she now is my teaching assistant at The Inner Healing School. I have great respect for her wisdom in nurturing gardens of the …
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Today’s guest post is from L.L. Hall. L.L. is a flight attendant with a major airline and lives with her husband and kitties in the Rocky Mountains. When she’s not jet setting around the world you can find her geeking out on science books or exploring the hiking trails near her home. Health …
Inner Healing Prayer Inner healing prayer is a powerful tool for bringing relief to our deepest hurts. Emotional pain, traumatic memories, tormenting thoughts, and relationship issues are all things that inner healing can help. There are many models of inner healing out there, so sometimes it can be confusing what exactly inner healing is and …
Today’s guest post on fertility health is by Kara Rowley of Vibrant Health & Healing. Kara is a midwife and functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner that specializes in helping women be healthy in all seasons of their lives. If you’re looking for a holistic approach to fertility health and overall wellness she is the gal to …
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Have you ever needed a miracle? Or wondered why some people get healed when you pray for them and other people don’t? We are so blessed to serve the God of Miracles, but we often struggle to believe a miracle is possible for us personally. It’s so easy to get offended when healing doesn’t come, …
Yesterday’s solar eclipse had us focusing our sights on the skies, but we don’t have to wait for rare events like eclipses to be wowed by the heavenly bodies. The moon has a lot to say every month as it marks out seasons for those that pay attention. We really miss out on a …
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Your body clock is a powerful time piece. The meridian clock combined with your circadian rhythm can tell a lot about your physical and emotional health. Throughout the day body systems are active or resting at different times. Knowing what systems are active when can give you insight into what problems you are facing or …
Dry brushing is my favorite simple healthy lifestyle practice to recommend. It doesn’t require you to spend a lot of money, adjust your eating habits, or hit the gym, but it provides numerous benefits including: increased circulation, better lymphatic function, improved skin condition, and greater mental alertness. There’s no excuse why you can’t add dry …
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A spirit of barrenness can affect you even if you’ve never struggled with infertility. If you’ve ever felt shame at the thought of being pregnant it’s likely this spirit may be affecting you. One mother’s day I was processing with God about my own mother wounds and He dropped this revelation into my mind. It’s …
Christian energy healing is a redemptive postures topic that I get to talk about a lot. So many different healing methods fall under the umbrella of energy healing and energy psychology that it can be confusing where the spiritual boundary lines fall. A simple definition for energy healing is any modality that works with the …
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Each of us carry the wounds that we have experienced in life. The hurts, the disappointments, the rejections. The pain is real and you have every right to feel hurt and to hold onto your pain, but it won’t do you any good to hold on to your woundedness. We all carry wounds, but how …
Kombucha has become super popular lately with crunchy granola types and non-crunchies alike for its wealth of health benefits and fizzy alternative to soda. The only problem with kombucha is at $3+ a bottle this delicious elixir can get expensive quickly. Brewing kombucha at home is a great way to save money and have total …
Acupuncture is one of the more recent Eastern Medicines to find acceptance in the Western medical world. Much like chiropractic, this healing method is based on the meridian system of the body and seeks to strengthen the healing potential your body already has. A lot of people get freaked out by the thought of needles …
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Imagine you have a pair of darkly tinted glasses. You put them on. What do you see? Is it hard to make out the colors, shapes, and people in front of you? Do you think you have an accurate view of the world when looking through the darkly tinted lenses? Could these lenses be affecting …
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You’ve probably heard someone talking about the Enneagram recently and how knowing their number has helped them grow personally. The Enneagram has grown in popularity in Christian circles in recent years, but many people still have questions about what it is and where it came from. What is the Enneagram? The Enneagram is a personality …
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Chacos are well known for their adjustable straps and bright colors and for being a bit hard to find your Chaco size. The sandals only come in whole sizes, leading to some confusion for those that typically wear a half size. Typically the advice is, if you wear a half size to go down to …
Chiropractic care is one of the most mainstream alternative health treatments in our culture. Though it is widely embraced, if you have never been to a chiropractor yourself, you probably have some questions about what a typical visit is like and if there are any spiritual concerns you should be aware of. What is Chiropractic …
Easter is a time to reflect on Jesus’ death and resurrection, but it’s also a time to reflect on our beliefs about God and our relationships with him. Through experiences with our parents and people in general we often end up believing lies about who God is and his heart towards us. While relationships and …
Christians and Flower Essences: Fear of the Unknown One thing Christian culture tends to do horribly well is being afraid of the unknown. It seems that anything natural health or quantum physics that doesn’t make sense to your average evangelical often gets labeled New Age, without any real understanding of what that term means. While …
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Yes, you read that title right. I’m not memorizing scripture this year and maybe you shouldn’t either. Memorizing scripture is a good and helpful spiritual discipline but for many it isn’t producing the spiritual fruit they had hoped. So before you call me a heretic, let me explain why I’m not memorizing scripture this year, …
Clean eating is so important with all the pesticides, GMOs, and other additives so common in our food system (read more on that here). While buying organic, local produce or growing your own are best for nutrient density and low pesticide levels, it is not always affordable or possible to buy organic. What do you …
With all the controversy surrounding The Shack, both book and now movie, I’ve had several people ask me to share my thoughts on it. While I certainly have some thoughts I could share, I find thoughts are often best conveyed by those who have personal experience with an issue rather than just academic knowledge of …
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Fasting has multiple benefits for body-mind-spirit health. The Lenten season from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday is often a time when many people decide to fast leading up to Easter. Whether you plan to fast during Lent or any time during the year, the benefits of fasting can affect every part of your being. Fasting …
Before we dive into crystal healing and if Christians can use healing crystals, let’s just start with crystals themselves. I wear a lot of quartz crystal jewelry, and while it is much more popular now than it used to be, I have often gotten those concerned questions from Christians about the crystals and what I …
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As a holistic wellness crunchy, I’m really careful about what I put on my skin. Chemicals that are put on your skin can be absorbed into your blood stream within the first 26 seconds of application. Thus making products like natural face wash, toner, and moisturizer important for limiting our chemical exposure. For years I …
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Today I’m sharing my company of choice for non-MLM essential oils (MLM=multi-level marketing). I know MLMs are a touchy subject and I really do understand that for many people MLM companies have been what helped them build a business and get out of debt, be able to stay home with the kids, travel, etc. I …
During these cold winter months it can be hard to get moving and exercise. Those of us who are cold wimps (me!!!) abandon our outdoor exercise routines and can struggle to find a cold weather exercise routine that we can stick with. While you are waiting for spring, here are 5 tips for cold weather …
One of the questions I am most often asked about the Splankna Therapy protocol is, “Can Splankna help with…?” Some want to know if Splankna can help with a physical problem like back pain or thyroid issues; some want to know if it can help with a mental or emotional issue such as depression, anxiety, …
Yoga is a hot button topic in Christian circles. There are plenty of articles out there for and against it and most of the secular world just looks on shrugging their (nicely limber from yoga) shoulders at Christians finding yet another thing to be against and divide over. My goal is not to convince you …
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One of the best ways to keep your New Year’s resolutions is planning success. There are many planning guides, journal methods, and calendars out there; but today I want to share with you my best secret for planning success in the New Year and throughout the year. Meet the NeuYear calendar. My friend Jesse invented …
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It’s hard to grab hold of new things when we’re clinging tightly to the old. Even good things need to be held loosely at times so that we can upgrade to better things. Hands down, hands up prayer is an exercise in letting go and receiving. As we enter the new year these days between …
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This time of year it’s pretty much expected that you put on a smile and be full of Christmas spirit. Anything less and you’re labeled a Scrooge or a Grinch. Never mind if you actually are stealing anyone else’s ability to enjoy Christmas, the very fact that you aren’t getting in line and putting on …
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The Holidays may be the “most wonderful time of the year“, but for many of us they are also the most stressful time of the year! The thought of holiday self care may feel out of reach, but implement a few of these tips and you will be closer to a silent night than a Griswold …
The season of Advent has long been a time of reflection upon the birth of Christ and a preparation for the season of Epiphany in Christian tradition. We often forget though, the early church’s celebration of Advent was not a reflection on the birth of Christ, but an expectant gaze towards His return. “The Light …
You know the health nuts and crunchy Christians on your list want more than kale for Christmas! This holistic health gift guide will have you at the top of the thank you card list and maybe even attracting some crunchy converts too. 1. Fitbit Zip: Keep track of your step count and compete with friends …
What if there was one simple thing you could do to increase your overall health that cost you nothing? You’d want to do it right? Well what if I told you that one thing is as simple as getting enough sleep? Getting at least 8 hours of sleep a night is one of the best …
The anxiety felt by many this election season is higher than ever before. Regardless of who wins these elections, about half our population is going to wake up tomorrow feeling like the world is coming to an end. With stress this high it’s extremely important to practice good holistic self-care for your body-mind-spirit. Implement a …
Adulting is hard. Grocery shopping is hard. Grocery shopping like an adult can feel impossible. Especially when a few minutes on Pinterest has you spinning, trying to figure out how to balance budgeting with meal planning, eating organic and local, and making your meal look instagram worthy and ultimately results in you reaching for the …
One of the most common objections I hear to eating organic and non-GMO is that it costs too much. We’ve all heard Whole Foods called “Whole Paycheck”, but is that really true? Does it really cost more to buy organic than conventional? I’ve claimed for years that I saved money when I switched to shopping …
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If you have read any of the other posts on my site you may have heard me mention meridian lines or tapping before and wondered what they are. This post gives you an overview of meridian lines & tapping and the science behind them. Meridian Lines Meridian lines are the system of pathways in the …
Autumn is upon us, which brings with it the ever polarizing pumpkin spice. Jo Saxton, ever full of wisdom, said it well: Love it or hate it, our culture is certainly obsessed with pumpkin spice all the things and desperately in need of a pumpkintervention. Whole articles have been written listing the various options available …
The best thing you can do to for your health body-mind-spirit is to be in constant conversation with God, but many Christians still struggle with how to hear God’s voice. Training your “ears” to hear God’s voice begins with learning to discern the voices you listen to on a daily basis. There are four voices …
I’m so excited to announce the release of my new book! Healthy & Whole is a 60 day challenge that will take you on a journey to complete wellness, body-mind-spirit. My heart in writing this book is to help you be as healthy, whole, and close to Jesus as possible. Click here to purchase on Amazon Here …
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The Vitamin Dilemma Taking a daily vitamin is common health sense, but not all vitamins provide the health benefits we expect. Much like our modern American diet (MAD) is full of food like substances instead of actual food, our vitamins are filled with chemical versions of the vitamins and minerals we could be getting from …
Though you may have never heard the term “Crunchy Christian” you very well may be one. No, it’s not some new denomination or theological view. Crunchy Christians just take a natural and holistic approach to health, wellness, and lifestyle. The Christian brand of your woo woos and your granola girls, we might do things a …
Who remembers making one of these gospel bracelets as a kid in VBS? While the knotted leather and plastic beads were tres chic in the 90s, they aren’t so fashion forward for the modern millennial. The message behind these bracelets is just important now though as it was when we were kids. It’s amazing how …
Plants play a huge role in holistic health. The veggies we eat, essential oils distilled from plants, filtering our air, and creating a tranquil environment in our homes all involve plants. Because of this, a rule of interior design I recommend is to have a plant in every room of the house. This may sound difficult, …
Yes, you read that right. 30 second habits. Not minutes, seconds. Building habits can be hard. We’ve all tried at one point or another to build a new habit, like eating more vegetables, exercising more, or having a daily prayer time. While our intentions were good and we may have had some strong motivation to …
Tracking our fitness levels and calorie consumption can have a huge impact on reaching our health goals. Lots of people enjoy using a Fitbit activity tracker to help them track their steps and the Fitbit app to track calorie intake, but did you know you can use the Fitbit app without a Fitbit tracker? If …
Trying to eat healthy and clean can be so hard these days with all the different labels to look for and ingredients to steer clear of. Don’t you wish sometimes that someone would just give you the rules to follow? Michael Pollan’s book Food Rules does an excellent job of providing 64 rules to follow for …
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One question I have gotten a lot lately is how to listen to God in prayer. We often think that listening prayer means sitting around quiet and bored and waiting for God to say something. While this sometimes may be the case, listening prayer is more of a conversation, His replies come quicker than we …
This week I was so excited to get my copy of Think and Eat Yourself Smart by Dr. Caroline Leaf. A neuroscientist who happens to be a Christian, Dr. Leaf has written several books that explain the power our minds have over our brains and how we really can take every thought captive like scripture …
Anyone who knows me can tell you that I am passionate about hydration. Back in college I learned in the same week two statistics that put together are very startling: 1) Americans have the greatest access to clean drinking water 2) 75 % of Americans are chronically dehydrated When I heard these two stats together …
I’ve written before about how to take discipleship out of the coffee shop and into our everyday lives. While this is helpful and encouraging when you are the one doing the discipling, what do you do when you are the one desperately searching for a mentor and you keep getting told that they don’t have the …
Discipleship can be quite the buzzword sometimes. We all want to be discipled, we know that we should be discipling, we see the value of discipleship in building missional communities and yet actually living out the discipleship model often feels elusive. When you think about discipling someone, what environment comes to mind? A coffee shop maybe? Sitting down …
When we know a family that is grieving we often want to help but feel paralyzed not knowing what to do. While therapists can provide insight into how to help grieving families and inner healing can help, the experts on how to help are the grieving families themselves. Today’s post is from one such family, …
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I was so sad when one of my most beloved mentors passed away. Though I never had the honor of meeting her in person, Elisabeth Elliot was an amazing woman of faith and a mentor to thousands of women through her wonderful books. Her many books and her life’s testimony have been pivotal in the shaping …
How to Have a Quiet Time: A Tribute to Elisabeth Elliot Keep Reading »
You’re done, you finally have that degree in hand…and now what? Maybe like most millennials you are now finding that the degree you worked so hard for has given you very few job opportunities, or that the job you did find makes you feel empty and longing to do what you really want to do. …
Forgiveness can be a touchy subject. We hate being told to forgive, we struggle to forgive those who have wronged us, we ache when others withhold forgiveness from us; ultimately many of us are walking around with many misconceptions about forgiveness and what it means to forgive someone. In counseling and inner healing ministry I …
This is a story I fear is far too familiar to far too many people. A story of exile, of community lost, of feeling like you have a scarlet letter banning you from society. Very often when I meet with clients it becomes obvious that one of the greatest needs in their lives is community. …
My Journey Back into Community after Getting Kicked out of a Church Keep Reading »
Today’s guest blog post was written by Meridee Watts. I’ve had the pleasure of calling Meridee friend for over a decade. We attended the Elijah House School of Prayer Ministry together and I have great respect for her wisdom in nurturing gardens of the heart and yard. 4 Reasons Gardening is Good for Your Health …
Today’s guest post is from Andrea Hollis, she graciously agreed to share part of her story in hopes of encouraging others towards health for themselves. Hi! My name is Andrea Hollis, and I am a soon-to-be Junior at Georgia State University’s College of Education. I was born in Georgia as the youngest of four girls …
Eating Disorders and being Honest with Yourself Keep Reading »
It’s the end of January. Which means for many of us we have officially failed to keep our New Year’s resolutions. But there is good news! Just because you weren’t as successful in January as you hoped to be, does not mean you have to give up! Now is a great time to restart that …
What is Splankna? Splankna Therapy is a holistic therapy put together by Sarah Thiessen. It is a combination of several protocols including EFT, TFT, NET, and EMDR and is the first therapy protocol to use energy psychology from a Christian perspective. Which brings up another question of…what is energy psychology? What is Energy Psychology? Energy …