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June 11, 2015
Personal Growth Bible Study
Do you ever feel like you want to grow as a Christian, but you don’t see it happening?
The other day I was reading John 12:23-26 and was struck by the message in verse 24: If the seed doesn’t die, it remains alone and never bears fruit.
It made me think of the little seeds of basil, parsley, and cilantro I had just planted in my garden. In order to be transformed into beautiful and useful plants, the seeds have to die.
If I refuse to put them in the ground and cover them with dirt, they won’...
May 7, 2015
19 Weight Loss and Insecurity: A Renewing of the Mind Project
An interview with Becca
On today’s episode of theChristian Habits Podcast, I’m excited to share an interview with Becca, who is working on a renewing of the mind project for both weight loss and insecurity.
Becca is astay-at-home mom with four kids who has a really fun online clothing storefeaturing eco chic alteredclothes with a happy boho flair using repurposed materials.
You should definitely check out her great website! Here’s the link:http://wearlovenow.com. With everything you purchase,...
Weight Loss and Insecurity: A Renewing of the Mind Project
An interview with Becca
On today’s episode of theChristian Habits Podcast, I’m excited to share an interview with Becca, who is working on a renewing of the mind project for both weight loss and insecurity.
Becca is astay-at-home mom with four kids who has a really fun online clothing storefeaturing eco chic alteredclothes with a happy boho flair using repurposed materials.
You should definitely check out her great website! Here’s the link:http://wearlovenow.com. With everything you purchase,...
April 16, 2015
18 Weight Loss: A Renewing of the Mind Project
An interview with Karina, who is doing a renewing of the mind project on weight loss.
I’ve always been intrigued by the idea of coaching, so at the end of our online class for The Renewing of the Mind Project last month, I asked if anyone wouldbe interested in a free coaching call and also be willing to tape the call for a possible podcast.
I’m so happy that Karina volunteered as I had a wonderful time visiting with her and I think our conversation will be helpful to anyone struggling with ei...
March 4, 2015
Christian Accountability Partner: A Beginner’s Guide
Do you ever feel like you need a little help in your relationship with God? An accountability partner or group may be just the boostyou need.
In this post we’ll talk about accountability: what it looks like, how to get started, and what to watch out for. Let’s begin with a definition.
What is accountability?Accountability is a helping-each-other-out sort of relationshipwhere we helpeach other achieve goals by asking the question, “Did you do what you said you would do?” Or in the case of bre...
Christian Accountability Partners: A Beginner’s Guide
Do you ever feel like you need a little help in your relationship with God? An accountability partner or group may be just the boostyou need.
In this post we’ll talk about accountability: what it looks like, how to get started, and what to watch out for. Let’s begin with a definition.
What is accountability?
Accountability is a helping-each-other-out sort of relationshipwhere we helpeach other achieve goals by asking the question, “Did you do what you said you would do?” Or in the case of breaki...
February 23, 2015
How to Walk in the Spirit: 5 Practical Steps You Can Take
In a previous postI compared walking in the Spirit to going on a long hike with a hiking partner who is about a million timesmorecompetentthan you are.
When I wrote that post, I had just come back from a backpacking trip to the Grand Canyon with my family so this experience was fresh in my mind.
Today I want to continue that post and talk about five things we can do on a practical level to help us walk in the Spirit. (Here are previous posts: Part 1, Part 2.)
1. Have a daily quiet time.
When we w...
February 19, 2015
Podcast Guest Interview: Procrastination and Productivity
Last week I was privileged to do a guest interview on the Life of a Steward Podcast.
I’ve been listening to this podcast for a long time as the host, Loren Pinilis, talks about time management — and I really need help in that area!
In the interview we discuss how to go to God for help with procrastination, productivity, and time management.
I also discuss how to use the questions and Bible verses in the Renewing of the Mind Project to renew your mind when you don’t feel like working on yourto-do...
February 17, 2015
Online Bible Study: The Renewing of the Mind Project
Have you ever wanted to change, but you weren’t sure how?
Paul tells us in Romans 12:2 that we’re transformed by the renewing of the mind.
In this online study which begins March 2, 2015, you’ll learnhow to renew your mind on a practical, day-by-day basis and what it looks like torely on God’s strength–not your own–for something you’d like to change.
We’ll start with a small project — something you’d really like to change — and then we’ll start going to God for help with it.
Here are a few possib...
February 12, 2015
17 How to Thrive in Your Less-Than-Perfect Marriage
My husband and I have a less-than-perfect marriage.
This surprises me. Because I had grown up to believe that I would have the perfect romance, marry the perfect man, and then skip on to the perfect marriage with my perfect husband who would meet my every need.
After all, isn’t that what happened in all the movies?
The truth is, I had unrealistic expectations for marriage. Here’s the truth: there is no perfect marriage!
We are all married to imperfect people.
And we ourselves have so manyimperfect...
