I am not a neat freak. At least when it comes to our home, my bedroom, and my hairstyle. Unfortunately, I can be a perfectionist of presentation when it comes to my faith. When life presents difficult moments, moments when I doubt God’s provision, I cling to this concept of tidy faith. When exhaustion, discouragement,…
Category: Being a lady
50 Reasons to Avoid “Grey” this Valentines Day
I am taking a break from my normal blogging routine to address a popular phenomenon in our culture. The following paragraphs chronicle my thoughts and research on healthy sexuality, and how 50 Shades of Grey can threaten it. Please read with caution accordingly…
How to Update Your Swimsuit for Vacation Season
Ok, I don’t have a bunch of fun tips to update your swimwear for an upcoming beach vaca… but, I do have a little quiz for you: Q. What do Power Rangers, Audrey Hepburn, and your favorite Pinterest swimsuits have in common? A. Jessica Ray! Former Power Ranger (the white one) Swimsuit designer (you’ve probably seen…
4 Good Reasons to Stop saying the F-word.
Ok, I’m not talking about that F-word… Though I would really like to stop seeing it appear on my Facebook feed. (Shameless plug, my friends.) Nope, the abominable F-word I am talking about is… dare I say it on my blog?….. FAT. There is a popular “pin” showing up on Pinterest* lately: Inigo Montoya is…
My 1/2 Marathon Playlist: oldies but goodies for day 10 of Encouraging Work-out Songs
In light of it being the last day of 10 Days to an Encouraging Work-out Playlist, I decided to share my whole playlist from the 1/2 Marathon (where this whole encouraging work-out thing began.) The other day I revived my old Ipod. Since getting a high-tech, music playing phone 1 year ago, I haven’t used…
Kayaks and Colorful music…Encouraging Work out playlist Day 9: Movements by Rend Collective Experiment
Welcome to 10 Days to an Encouraging Work-Out Playlist: Day 9 Have you heard of Rend Collective Experiment? These guys are super imaginative in their music-making and praise of Jesus. Remaking instruments, hymns, and what it means to be an inspiring and adorable group of adults playing in the forest, this North Ireland worship band…
Sports-Bras and Scripture…Work out playlist Day 8: Stronger by Hillsong
Welcome to 10 Days to an Encouraging Work-Out Playlist: Day 8 Yes, I know, I have already featured 1 song titled “Stronger,” by Kelly Clarkson. In fact, I almost used another song called Stronger, by Mandisa, which you should definitely look up here. Moral of the story? Songs titled “Stronger” are motivating and encouraging songs…
Work out playlist Day 7: O Praise Him by David Crowder*Band
Welcome to 10 Days to an Encouraging Work-Out Playlist: Day 7 Today’s song is not your typical work out song… but it is one of the most important songs in my playlist. It is also one of the most prominent memories from my run in the Princess 1/2 Marathon. Like many women, I sometimes struggle…
Fit my Bikini in Two-thousand-thirteenie… or a goal more God-sized? Day 6 for Encouraging Work out playlist.
Welcome to 10 Days to an Encouraging Work-Out Playlist: Day 6 This year, I thought about making my New Year’s Resolution to get back to my wedding-weight. Two and 1/2 years ago, I slid into a white dress at 139 lbs. and I looked hot in my bikini for our honeymoon. Needless to say, things…
15 Tips on Dressing Modestly
Today, I am featuring the following post from Delight: a joyful discovery of Biblical Womanhood. Every once in a while, it is good to remember these handy tips to be fashionable and modest at the same time. Dress your Best: Modesty Tips. Lets just say it, for a skin- and curves-conscious woman, today’s fashion items…