“was it for Me that you fasted, for Me?” This soul-piercing question in Zechariah 7:5 (AMP) lept off the page and stabbed my heart. These nine words question my motives for a weekly fast. There are so many reasons for fasting in the fitness realm. […]
Category: Pray
Do You Want To Get Well?
“Do you want to get well?” This question keeps circling in my head. Last year I needed to give up sugar to help cut down on the inflammation in my body. I have a list of excuses for why I never followed through. But this […]
I Hate Messing Up
We had a mock powerlifting competition at the gym on Saturday. And with my very first lift, perfection slipped away from me. My squat went well, the depth was good, and the weight felt great. But, I didn’t wait for the command to rack […]
Four Days and Three Nights
We made reservations and paid in advance for our stay. We eagerly counted down the days until the appointed check-in time. Upon our arrival, we receive a warm welcome. Four days and three nights, carved out for our 40th anniversary get-away. Standing on the seashore […]
Are Those Your Real Arms?
What is the most unusual question you’ve heard? I have to admit, “Are those your real arms?” still has me scratching my head. After all, I’m confident he knew my arms were real, so perhaps there was another reason for his question. This encounter led […]
Are You Christmas?
Have you ever left a retreat eager to share nuggets of wisdom with the world? Could you do it in another language? On the train to Moscow, my husband helped three older ladies with their mattresses. The boldest of the three said, “Zhank you, Sir!” […]
What Moves You?
What moves you? My fitness journey began with walking. It’s a simple activity that nudged me from inactive to active, from pain to ease, and from insomnia to restorative sleep. Now powerlifting moves me— squat, bench, and deadlift. What activity gets you out of bed […]
Find Joy In Every Season
I have my alarm set for 4 am, my eyeglasses broke, and I’m staring at a blank screen. As I go to cry on my husband’s shoulder, he reminds me that I’m doing all the things I love. “You’re taking it all too seriously, and […]
Let Him Fight For Us
While I cannot recall the context of our conversation, I remember her passion. She grew animated as she shared with me her study of 2 Chronicles 20. There in the middle of the grocery store, she gave a testimony. I admired her passion, boldness, and […]
Let Your Conversation Be Gracious and Attractive
Gracious and attractive, for me, these two words personify a poised and elegant woman. In fact, there is someone who immediately comes to mind. I grew up in a church tradition where we called the adults “Brother or Sister.” Sister Woodson was an incredible Sunday […]