The Holy Salad: Thoughts on Dieting, Eating Disorder Recovery, and Following Jesus

The following post contains ideas that have helped me in my journey with the Lord through eating disorder recovery and wading in the waters of diet culture. If you need medical advice, please talk to your doctor. 😎 • Often, I find myself in conversations with dieters who are not seeing the weight loss results … Continue reading The Holy Salad: Thoughts on Dieting, Eating Disorder Recovery, and Following Jesus →

False Gods Named “Jesus”

My son loves playdough, and quite frankly, so do I. You can squeeze it, stretch it, roll it, and mold it into whatever shape you want. If B wants to build a snowman, rather a playdough-man, he can roll a few pieces up, stick them together, and he's just about done. If he's finished with … Continue reading False Gods Named “Jesus” →

Blood for the Dead: The Gospel

We are more than broken victims of this world needing a Healer and Comforter. We are also rebels who ran away from the King of all that is good; we are slaves to evil. Dead; no pulse. Nothing. Chest compressions. One, two, seventy-two, nothing. We need a miraculous blood transfusion to give us life—not just … Continue reading Blood for the Dead: The Gospel →

Insomnia

Insomnia is a funny thing. 11 pm, and my brain’s like an over excited preteen at a sleepover party. “Let’s stay up all night looooong, girl! I’ll get the snacks!” 3 am like, “You got this! Not even tired yet! What’s next? Read an entire book? Try a new recipe? Run a marathon?” The only time … Continue reading Insomnia →

Type A

I used to be type A. Needed all my ducks in a row—and quacking in unison, only on command. Then I had to ask myself: Is this a personality quirk... or am I taking things too far? At what point does my desire for order and precision become an idol? If asked to take my … Continue reading Type A →

Ramblings & Real Talk

I spend a lot of time with kids. Like 99.99999% give or take. So many of my conversations go something like: “What’s in your mouth?” **blank stares & little feet running in the opposite direction** “...oh. Ok... come back soon!” “Crayons aren’t food. Here, have a carrot instead!” “Why?” “Hmm, I don’t know actually. I … Continue reading Ramblings & Real Talk →

Good Gifts

I can’t wait for B to wake up from his nap because I bought him something that I know he’ll love. If I, as a mother, love to give good gifts to my child, how much more does our God love to give good gifts to His children? I find the Prosperity Gospel repulsive. However, … Continue reading Good Gifts →