Made To Carry Freedom
We all have problems. We all have pain. There are things in all of our lives that can block us from the life we were created to have. But we weren’t made to live in [...]
Called to Rest
What if we aren’t always called to push through? What if we are called to rest? Okay, hear me out. I love a good sleep-until-you-wake-up kind of Saturday morning, but that’s not what I mean. I don’t think the rest we’re seeking can be found in cozy sheets or comfy pillows. We can try to find rest in worldly things. We can try to handle it all ourselves, but we sure aren’t going to make much progress without Him.
Overcoming a Victim Mentality
When you look at our culture today, there are many individuals who struggle with a victim mentality – whether they are aware of it or not. When someone struggles with victim mentality, they tend [...]
Are You Bearing Good Fruit?
If we want our lives to produce good fruit - love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control - then we have to put in the work. Everyday I'm trying to get closer to looking like my Savior, fully knowing that I'll never attain perfection. (So very thankful for grace.)
Being a Healthy Accountability Person
When an opportunity to serve in an accountability role comes up in your life, it is important to assess whether or not you are in a good place mentally and spiritually before you position yourself to help other people. It doesn’t mean you have to be perfect or have no problems, but it’s imperative that you carry a level of health and wholeness before you can step into that role and expect it to be a success!
Bring on the Fat!
Here’s a practical and encouraging post to find balance in your diet from our Nashville Fitness and Nutrition Manager, Janelle! In our Mercy homes, we teach the importance of taking care of yourself: mind, body and soul! We implement learning balance in fitness and nutrition into the daily lives of our residents!