Have you ever been so gobsmacked 😲 by someone you had to talk to God later in tears about how profound the impact was? Have you ever met the kind of individual who has walked a road you are certain you don’t have the strength to travel?

My Christian girl survival kit includes things that I think are crucial to have in an emergency situation...like end times or a natural disaster.

In today’s world, body image is a subject that is discussed often. We are bombarded with images of what society deems as the “ideal” body type, which can be damaging for many people. Many of us have struggled with accepting our uniqueness and the ups and downs our bodies naturally go through.

The holiday season can cause a lot of body insecurity. You might not like showing up from work parties to family gatherings because of how you feel about your body! I am sharing my body confidence wishlist, which has several products and resources that have helped me implement the habits I share

Mirror, mirror, on the wall. Why does it seem to shame us all? The invention of the mirror changed our identity and how we evaluated ourselves and the world. 

There is a trend that I love these days around adopting a body-positive perspective. I am encouraged that influencers and celebrities are beginning to embrace the fact that we are all unique.

You don’t realize how much of a battle it is to plan relaxation until you try to schedule a summer with school-age kids. If you are like me you become a master “air-traffic-controller,” in coordinating all the moving parts. I was determined that we would enjoy this summer and leave time and space to relax. So how did I manage to begin to build this stress-free summer dream schedule? I prayed.

Imposter Syndrome is that feeling that you don’t belong, you’re a fraud, and you are not good enough to be where you are. Imposter syndrome can cause us to shrink back from our God-given purpose.

The fear of making mistakes can paralyze us from moving forward with God's divine plan for our life. When we allow this uncertainty to dictate our forward momentum we rob ourselves and others of the benefits that come from walking in our divine calling. I hope this story and the subsequent tips will help us gain victory over the fear of making mistakes.

You don’t have to accept whatever thoughts fall into your head...did you catch that? I’ll repeat another way. If a thought isn’t helpful you can reject and replace it. We are not at the mercy of whatever we think. We have the power to change our thoughts. That is the essence of renewing your mind. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2 NIV

My brother and sister-in-law have adopted this amazing encouraging phrase for their daughter who is two. When she gets hurt by falling over or running into something, they immediately tell her to say, “I’m tough.” After she says it through her tears they tell her to say “I’m super tough.” Humor is an effective tool to diffuse tense situations and build connections to our children. How can we incorporate humor to parent well?