Bethany Hamilton's Blog, page 41

In Need of Rest

Audio Version http://bethanyhamilton.com/wp-content... I think we are attracted to watching the sunset because it forces us to sit still, enjoy the moment, the beauty, and simply be present. It’s really restful. Restful moments can be hard to find, but we can always find rest in God and His truths for us. Matthew 11:28-30 says, “Come to me...

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Waves the Size of Houses

Written by my hubby, Adam Dirks Have you ever seen a wave as big as your house? Or a barreling wave that your car could fit in? These are waves of consequence. Waves that only a handful of people in the world even care to try and ride. These are the waves Bethany dares to ride. On January 6, 2016 Bethany and I kissed Tobias goodbye as we left him with a babysitter for the first time.

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​Waves the Size of Houses

Written by my hubby, Adam Dirks Have you ever seen a wave as big as your house? Or a barreling wave that your car could fit in? These are waves of consequence. Waves that only a handful of people in the world even care to try and ride. These are the waves Bethany dares to ride. On January 6, 2016 Bethany and I kissed Tobias goodbye as we left him with a babysitter for the first time.

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My Furry Pals

Did you know my favorite type of dog is the Chinese Shar Pei? I think they’re adorable. I have some hilarious memories with my pups. My dog Ginger used to walk on her front paws! And they do not like water, but I tried taking Hana surfing — you can see how that went! LOL Play every day!

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Strategy for Getting My Toddler to Eat Vegetables

Question of the day: How do you get your children to eat their vegetables?

Many of my friends are surprised at how well my son eats his healthy foods. In this video, I share some of my tips and tricks!

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​God’s Measuring Stick

Audio Version http://bethanyhamilton.com/wp-content... (Voice of my hubby, Adam Dirks) How do you measure success? What comes to your mind? For everyone it’s different. Many may think: awards, money, happiness, popularity, social media likes… the list goes on. Here is some food for thought: Maybe our success is simply being who God calls us to be?

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​Callie Colwick’s Story

“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Psalm 73:26 Callie is a wife, mother and sepsis survivor. In 2016, her life was forever changed. The day after Christmas, Callie went into septic shock while pregnant with her unborn son, Quinn. After being in a coma for three months, Callie awoke to the devastating news that she had not only lost her son...

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My 10-minute ​Essentials Workout

I’m calling this workout “The Essentials.” If you’re new to working out, start here to build a good foundation. Getting confident in these moves before you start branching off too far. These are all around really good movements for your body. My focus in sharing this workout is to demonstrate and give instruction on how to do the movements correctly to prevent injury. So let’s get started.

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​Veggie Quinoa Dish

The Story Behind This Recipe: At my last 2018 Retreat in Del Mar, California, Chef Amber Thiel served what she called a Succotash Salad alongside Herb Roasted Chicken, Pepita crusted Salmon, a green salad, a potato salad and cornbread! It was a delicious feast and her Succotash Salad was one of the highlights. Her dish inspired me to create a variation with more of the veggies I like.

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​Leave the Outcomes

Play audio version http://bethanyhamilton.com/wp-content... Psalm 46:10 says, “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth!” In this psalm, the psalmist is talking about how when chaos is happening in the world around us, or even to us, we can have peace as we trust in the Lord.

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