My husband and I have never recognized Valentines Day. Even when we dated we decided the holiday was an over-stimulated way to recognize what we celebrate everyday. The high expectations and pressure, and overall “cheesiness” of the holiday also kept us at bay. This year, though, I think I am going to take all the…
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…
Work out playlist Day 5: Free by Mandisa
Welcome to 10 Days to an Encouraging Work-Out Playlist: Day 5 Yesterday, we talked about freedom from sin. Today, I want to focus my work-out and my spiritual life on what I am free to do. I am free from the burdens, yes, but I also have the freedom of a completely open door to…
What chains are you wearing? Work out playlist Day 4: No Chains on Me
Welcome to 10 Days to an Encouraging Work-Out Playlist: Day 4 Today, I am featuring a unique spiritual exercise I sometimes do while I work-out. But first, our song for the day! Chris Tomlin gets another spot here at Failures, Faith, and Freckles with “No Chains on Me.” Another song with a decent jogging beat,…
Work out playlist Day 3: Lay Me Down
Welcome to 10 Days to an Encouraging Work-Out Playlist: Day 3 Last January, I had the amazing privilege to attend Passion 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. This worship conference is one of the major bedrocks for relevant worship music each year. Some of the songs that originated via Passion 2012 include 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)…