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Wings of a non-Angel

Note: I wrote this two years ago, but with Valentine’s Day and potential lacy gifts waiting for you, I thought it was worth posting again.

You would think after 20 years I wouldn’t be here.

My husband and I Read more

How to honor your temple in 3 easy steps {Video Devotional 6}

First: Even if you don’t watch the video, please be aware that is a tongue-in-cheek headline pulled from a point in the video. Clearly honoring our temple is not done in three easy steps.

Second: Can I be brutally Read more

Is it possible for body appreciation and desire for change to coexist?

“Come on, Mom, you’re better than that,” proclaimed my 14-year old.

“I know,” I sighed. “It just gets me sometimes.”

I had just shared my experience of visiting a boxing class that day. You can read that post here Read more

Sure, we all know the importance of taking care of our body. We eat right, we move, we give it rest. But it wasn't until a few years ago that I learned of the missing element. All of that temple care is to be able to live out the calling God has for us. Click to watch a short video devotional deconstructing this transforming statement.

A few years ago, my pastor caused me to nearly fall over.

Not literally, of course. But the words in his message took everything I believed about health and gave it a completely new perspective.

Our church holds different Read more

Wings of a non-Angel

How to honor your temple in 3 easy steps {Video Devotional 6}

Is it possible for body appreciation and desire for change to coexist?

The statement that transformed how I look at health {video devotional 3}