I have no words to describe the sadness in my heart over the social injustice in this country. What grieves me more deeply is the complacency and denial of many people who refuse to see the blatant racism. Of course we know that violence is not the answer, but there comes a time when indignation over injustice spills out as…
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Courage Over Cowardice (#UseYourVoice)
5 Fun Ways to Practice Mindfulness Outdoors
Welcome to Mindfulness Monday! The warmer weather has finally arrived. While I do enjoy getting outside even on a cold day, I find this time of year delightful! To celebrate the lovely weather change, this week I’ll share with you 5 fun ways to practice mindfulness outdoors! Of course practicing mindfulness anytime, anywhere makes it a super valuable tool for…
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What is Truth?
Thank you for joining me for Weekend Worship. Sometimes I have no words, my heart is full. What is Truth, my heart searches through pain. When I cry out to God, He answers with joy, love and healing. I find comfort in the Psalms, because it seems many of the Psalms express what I am feeling; they call out the…
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How to Start an Art Journal
Art Journaling can provide another way to process difficult feelings or anxiety. While a huge proponent of journaling, changing up exactly “how” you journal provides new ways to relieve anxiety and allow your creativity to flow! Learning how to start an art journal will open your eyes to new benefits of processing your emotions. An art journal is simply a…
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What is Missing From Your Mindfulness Practice?
The Examen is a spiritual discipline that helps you bring God into your day to day activity. Gaining full awareness of the beauty of creation all around you keeps you present and reduces anxiety. Gaining full awareness of the Creator’s constant presence with you, is what is missing from your mindfulness practice. Welcome to Mindfulness Monday! This week I’d like…
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Grounding Techniques to Reduce Anxiety
Sometimes, it comes out of nowhere. That sudden feeling that I can’t breathe, heart and mind both racing at the same time. Depending on the day, I may feel like I can’t sit still or like my body is paralyzed. Ultimately, I feel out of control. This happened on a regular basis until I learned to use grounding techniques to…
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How to Overcome Discouragement
Cruel words, a thoughtless email, careless remarks; I feel like I am drowning in discouragement. Unseen, ignored, longing for a kind word, yet none comes. Days flow into weeks, yet it is as though I am invisible, can no one see that I am drowning? Sometimes I can’t seem to figure out how to overcome discouragement. Discouragement can result from…
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How to Use Essential Oils For Comfort and Healing
Have you ever felt like you just needed some peace? Emotional or even physical relief from ongoing stress, pain or just an especially challenging time in your life? We all have times like that and often no idea of what will really help. I’d like to share with you how to use essential oils for comfort and healing. Along with…
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When Suffering Threatens to Overwhelm
As I sat in the dark just before dawn, I replayed the conversation over and over in my mind. I felt blind-sided; I never saw this coming. How was I going to walk this journey? I felt enveloped in the darkness, I couldn’t see the next step. Have you ever felt like this when suffering threatens to overwhelm you? After…
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