The past two years have brought many chains into our daily lives. We’ve had to change the way we travel and move about outside. It’s impacted how we train in the gym and what types of activities we can participate in. As I thought about […]
Tag: spiritual life
Conquering Hurdles In Our Thinking
“We’ve already conquered that hurdle, and we’re not going back over it again.” He looked me in the eyes as he reassured me that I was making progress. He’s watched me struggle with insecurity about my lifts. Is there a battle raging in your head […]
How hungry am I?
It’s after 8 pm, and pangs of hunger cause a rumbling in my stomach. It dawns on me that I’ve only had one meal today. I used to laugh at people who forgot to eat. And today, I’m one of them. I’ve been on the […]
Context Is Crucial
What do you do to delight yourself? It’s almost 8 pm, and I am stuffing my face with my favorite snack, popcorn. Most nights, I offer to share with my husband. But not tonight. Tonight I take pleasure in every crunch. True delight takes its […]
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 […]
Modesty is Relative
What does it mean to be modest in 2021? Are there still standards for how a woman should dress in public? How I dress as a worship leader is different from how I dress at the gym. At the gym, I dress according to the […]
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 […]
Do You Trust Your Training?
“The bar is loaded for Alida Sharp, 260lbs.” I make one last adjustment to my belt as I advance toward the bar. I’m staring down at a weight I’ve never lifted before. But, I trust my training. I have confidence it will move, and it […]
Where Does Your Mind Go?
“Where your mind goes, your life follows.” These words from Dr. Caroline Leaf are in her book, Think Learn Succeed. Where does your mind go? Is it producing the life you want to be living? I’m asking myself these questions. Dr. Leaf goes on to […]
I Don’t Wanna
I am sitting across from a young family at the airport. The only thing I have heard their child say for the past hour is, “I DON’T WANNA!” My eyes hone in on the mother. She looks weary as she speaks to her child one […]